Question

Che sum of two numbers is 2. If one number is subtracted from the other, their difference is - 8. Find the numbeRs

Answer 1

I wanna say 10 or ether -10 since if it was subtracted from 2 then it would equal -8

Answer 2

1st number (x) = -3, 2nd number (y) = 5

Explanation:

x + y = 2, y = 2 - x

x - y = -8, y = x + 8

By substituting y = 2 - x in the other equation:

(2 - x) = x + 8

2 - 8 = x + x

-6 = 2x

x = -3

Now plug x = -3 into either equation:

y = 2 - x

y = 2 - (-3) = 5

So the numbers are -3, 5