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What two numbers have a product of -36 and a sum of
5?

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Answer: 9, -4

Explanation:

We can write an equation:

xy=-36

x+y=5

Factors of -36 are: 1, -36, -1, 36, 2, -13, -2, 13, 4, -9, -9, 4, 6, -6

There are only 2 factors here that add up to -36: 9 and -4

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