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Two negative integers have a sum of -17 and a product of 70 what are the integers?

User SimonH
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Answer:

-7 & -10

Explanation:

-7 + -10 = -17

-7 x -10 = +70

User Jayabal
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Answer:

-10 and -7

Explanation:

Notice that (-10) + (-7) = -17, and (-10)(-7) = 70, so these are the integers.