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What two numbers mutiply to -48 and add to 13​

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Answer:

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Explanation:

Consider the factors of - 48 which also sum to give + 13

The factors of - 48 are

± 1, ± 2, ± 3, ± 4, ± 6, ± 8, ± 12, ± 16, ± 24, ± 48

The required factors are + 16 and - 3, since

16 × - 3 = - 48 and 16 - 3 = 13

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