Problema Solution
the sum of two numbers is-23 and the difference of the larger and the smaller number is 81. what are the two numbers?
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Let x and y represent the two numbers, x>y
The sum of two numbers is -23
x + y = -23
The difference of the larger and the smaller number is 81:
y - x = 81
By solving the system of equations:
x + y = -23
x - y = 81
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x = 29
y = -52
The two numbers are 29 and -52.