Mathematics
The sum of two integers is -11. If one of them is 5, then find the other.
Integers
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Answer
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 [Substituting p]
q = -11 - 5 [Solve for q]
q = -(11 + 5)
q = -16
The answer is -16
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