Answer:
the first number and the second number is 5 and -47 respectively
Step-by-step explanation:
Let us assume the first number be x
And, the second number be y
According to the question
x + y = -42
x - y = 52
x = 52 + y
Now put the value of x in the first equation i.e.
x + y = -42
52 + y + y = -42
2y = -42 - 52
2y = -94
y = -47
And, x is
x + y = -42
x -47 = -42
x = 5
Hence, the first number and the second number is 5 and -47 respectively