Use Linear Equations to Solve Problems
Use the five-step strategy for solving word problems to find the number or numbers described in the following
exercise.
-One number exceeds another by -12. The sum of the numbers is 2. What are the numbers?
A)-5 and 7
B)-6 and 8
C)5 and 8
D)No solution

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the two numbers be x and y, with x being the larger number. According to the problem, x = y - 12 and x + y = 2. Solving these equations simultaneously, we find that the numbers are -5 and 7.