Problema Solution
the sum of two numbers is -15. one number is 3 less than the other. find the larger number.
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let 'x' and 'y' be the numbers and let x>y
the sum of two numbers is -15
x + y = -15
one number is 3 less than the other
x - y = 3
by solving the system of equations
x + y = -15
x - y = 3
we find
x = -6
y = -9
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the larger number is -6.