the difference between two integer is - 25 if the greater integer is 40 ,find the other one - Maths - Integers

Question

the difference between two integer is - 25 if the greater integer
is 40 ,find the other one

Kavita Verma · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,

greater integer is 40 and let the smaller integer is xAs the difference is negative, therefore it should be greater integer is subtracted from smaller integer
Therefore, x - 40 = -25⇒ x = -25 + 40⇒ x = 15So, the smaller integer is 15

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