QuestionStory Problem The sum of two numbers is -22 . The difference of the two numbers is 8 . What are the two numbers?
Let Statements $=-7$ $=-15$ Rewrite the system so like terms are aligned.
Multiply, if necessary, to make elimination possible.
Determine which variable you will elliminate. $y$ Combine the equations and solve for the other variable.
Substitute to solve for the Write the solution. eliminated variable.