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Two integers, n and p, have a product of -18. What is the largest possible sum of n and p?
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Two integers, n and p, have a product of -18. What is the largest possible sum of n and p?

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Answer:

17

Explanation:

The two integers could be -1 and 18.

18 + -1 = 17

Any other combination of integers that have a product of -18 would have a smaller sum.

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