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What two numbers multiply to -84 and add to 5

User Paxton
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From the top of your head you know 12 * 7 = 84.

But let's rearrange it to suit.

12 * - 7 = -84

12 + (-7) = 12 - 7 = 5.

So the two numbers are 12 and -7.
User Lukasz Koziara
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12 & -7

multiplied = -84
added 12 + -7 = 5
User Mohamed Embaby
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