Question

the sum of two numbers is -16 and their difference is 8. find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

-4, -12

Step-by-step explanation:

a + b = -16

a - b = 8

a = 8 + b

8 + b + b = - 16

2b = - 24

b = -12

a = 8 + b = 8 + -12 = -4