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The sum of two integers is -16. If one of them is 53, find the other.
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By assuming Closure property of addition [a+b=c],
Let,
a=53, assume b=x,c=−16
=53+x=−16
=x=−16−53
( By sending 53 from left hand side to the right hand side, it changes to -53)
=x=−69
By the calculation we got another integer is −69
Let,
a=53, assume b=x,c=−16
=53+x=−16
=x=−16−53
( By sending 53 from left hand side to the right hand side, it changes to -53)
=x=−69
By the calculation we got another integer is −69
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