Answer
-5, 13
Work Step by Step
x = smaller number, y=larger number
$x-y=-18$
$2x-y=-23$
$x-y=-18$
$-2*(x-y=-18)$
$-2x+2y=36$
$2x-y+(-2x+2y)=-23+36$
$y=13$
$x-y=-18$
$x-13=-18$
$x=-5$
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 4 - Review - Page 329: 48
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