Question
The sum of two integers is 4. Their difference is 8. What are the two integers?
A 11 and 3
B 2 and 2
© 6 and -2
D -12 and -2
A 11 and 3
B 2 and 2
© 6 and -2
D -12 and -2
Answers
GPT 3.5
The correct answer is D: -12 and -2.
Explanation:
Let the two integers be x and y.
Given:
x + y = 4
x - y = 8
Adding the two equations:
2x = 12
x = 6
Substitute x = 6 into the first equation:
6 + y = 4
y = -2
Therefore, the two integers are 6 and -2.
Explanation:
Let the two integers be x and y.
Given:
x + y = 4
x - y = 8
Adding the two equations:
2x = 12
x = 6
Substitute x = 6 into the first equation:
6 + y = 4
y = -2
Therefore, the two integers are 6 and -2.