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Two factors of –48 have a difference of 19. The factor with a greater absolute value is positive. What is the sum of the factors

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13.
The two factors of -48 that have a difference of 19 are 16 and -3.
16 * -3 = -48
16 - (-3) = 16 + 3 = 19
Sum of the factors : 16 + (-3) = 16 - 3 = 13
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