The sum of two integers is 75 . if one of them is -48, find the other?

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  1. A. 23
  2. B. 127
  3. C. 123
  4. D. 48

Correct answer

123

Explanation

Explanation Let the two integers be x x and y y where x = − 48 . We are given that the sum of the two integers is 75: x + y = 75 Substitute x = − 48 x = -48 -48 + y = 75 − 48 + y = 75 Now, solve for y y y : y = 75 + 48 y = 75 + 48 y = 123 y = 123

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