Question

What multiples together to give you -30 and adds together to give you -1?

Answer 1

-6 x 5 = -30
-6 + 5 = -1

Answer 2

List the multiples of -30: -1,1,-2,2,-3,3,-5,5,-6,6,-10,10,-15,15,-30,30

now find the two that would add together to equal -1:

—6 + 5 = -1

-6 x 5 = -30

Answer: -6 and 5