Problema Solution
Let x represent one number and let y represent the other number. Twice a first number decreased by a second number is negative 9. The first number increased by four times the second number is negative 9. Use the given conditions to write a system of equations. Solve the system and find the numbers.
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The system of eqautions is:
2x - y = -9
x + 4y = -9
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x = -5
y = -1
The numbers are -5 and -1.