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The sum of two integers is -11. If one of them is 5, then find the other.

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Let the two integers be p and q.

Given,

p = 5

p + q = -11

Substitute p in the below equation:

p + q = -11
5 + q = -11 \hspace{1cm}[Substituting p]
q = -11 - 5 \hspace{1.1cm}[Solve for q]
q = -(11 + 5)
q = -16

The answer is -16

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