Question

The sum of two numbers is eight. If seven times the smaller number is negative five times the larger number, find the numbers.

Answer 1

x+y=8
7x=-5y
x=-5/7y
-5/7y + y=8
2/7y=8
y=28 (Large number)

Answer 2

X + Y = 8
7X= -5Y
X = -5/7Y

-5/7Y + Y = 8
2/7Y = 8
Y= 28