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Chapter 5: Q. 5.70 (page 630)

Translate to a system of equations:

The sum of two numbers is negative eighteen. One number is 40 more than the other. Find the numbers.

Short Answer

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System of equations :

m + n = -18

m = n + 40

Step by step solution

01

Given Information 

The sum of two numbers is negative eighteen. One number is 40 more than the other.

02

Assume variables

Let the two unknown numbers are m and n

Analyze the statements and frame equations

03

Frame equations

The sum of two numbers is negative eighteen.

m + n = -18

One number is 40 more than the other.

m = n + 40

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