Question

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

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation

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;