Question

The sum of two numbers is 15. One number is 101 less than the other. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Huh I am more confused than I have ever been

Answer 2

The numbers:

-43 and 58

Explanation:

a + b = 15

a = b - 101

then:

(b-101) + b = 15

2b = 15+101

2b = 116

b = 116/2

b = 58

a = b - 101

a = 58 - 101

a = -43

Check:

a + b = 15

-43 + 58 = 15