Question

The sum of two numbers is -284. One number is 62 less than the other. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Number 1 is -111

Number 2 is -173

Explanation:

x + x-62 = -284

2x-62 = -284

2x = -222

x = -111

x1 = -111

x2 = -111-62= -173

Number 1 is -111

Number 2 is -173