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What are two numbers that multiply to equal -24 but add to equal +2

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Answer:

6 and -4

Explanation:

The sum is near 0, so the factors will be near √24, approximately 5. From your knowledge of multiplication facts, you know that 4×6 = 24.

The product will be negative when one of these factors is negative. Since you want a positive sum, the larger one must be positive.

The numbers are 6 and -4.

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