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What two numbers multiply to -72 and add to 14

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Answer:

x + y = 14

xy = -72

x(14 - x) = -72

14x - x² = -72

x² - 14x - 72 = 0

(x - 18)(x + 4) = 0

x = 18, y = -4

The numbers are 18 and -4.

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