The sum of two numbers is -14. if you subtract the smaller number from. the larger number the total is 12. what are the two numbers?

Define the two numbers

Let one number be x and the other be y


Form equations and solve

x + y = -14 (1)
y - x = 12 (2)


(1) + (2)

2y = -2
y = -1


Substitute y = -1 into (2)

y - x = 12
-1 - x = 12
x = -1 -12
x = -13


x = -13, y = -1