The sum of two numbers is -26. One number is 148 less than the other. Find the numbers

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Hemal Patel · Answer 1 · 2021-02-11T04:07:14+0000

Answer:

61 and -87

Explanation:

If the numbers are x and x - 148, we can write the following equation:

x + x - 148 = -26

2x - 148 = -26

2x = 122

x = 61 so x - 148 = 61 - 148 = -87