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The sum of two numbers is -14. If the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 10. Find the number

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Answer:

smaller number = - 12

larger number = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = - 14

x - y =    10                Add

2x = - 4                     Divide by 2

x = -4/2 = - 2

-2 + y = - 14               Substitute - 2 = x in x + y = - 14

y = - 14 + 2                Combine

y = - 12

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