Question

The sum of two integers is − 35. If one of them is 40, then the other is

(a) 5 (b) − 75 (c) 75 (d) − 5

Answer 1

Sum of integers = − 35
One of the numbers = 40
Other number = (− 35) − (40)
= − 35 − 40
= − (35 + 40)
= − 75
Therefore, the other number is − 75.
Hence, the correct option is (b).