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What two numbers can you multiply to get -80 and also add to get -2

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let the two numbers be x and y

If their product is -80, then;

xy = -80 .... 1

If their sum is -2, then;

x + y = -2 ...2

From equation 2

x = -2 - y ... 3

Substitute 3 into 2;

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