Question

Write two numbers that multiply to the value on top and add to the value on bottom. top number 49 bottom number -14

Answer 1

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Explanation:

x*y=49

x+y=-14

x=-14-y

x*y=49

(-14-y)*y=49

-14y-y^2=49

0=y^2+14y+49

0=y^2+7y+7y+49

0=y(y+7)+7(y+7)

0=(y+7)(y+7)

y+7=0

y=-7

x+y=-14

x-7=-14

x=-7