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What are two numbers that when multiplied equal -5, and also when added equals 2

User Sade
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The answer would be -1.5 and 3.5 because when added, the sum is 2 and when multiplied, the product is -5.
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User Sarout
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Your equations would be:

X * y = -5
X + y = 2

Your answer would be -1.5 and 3.5

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