Question

What two numbers multiply to 12 and add up to -8
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Answer 1

since -2 and -6 multiply to 12 and add up -8, you know that the following is true: x 2 - 8x + 12 = (X - 2) (X - 6 The answer to your question is:

-2 and -6

Answer 2

-6 and -2

Explanation:

First list numbers that multiply to 12

6 * 2

12 * 1

3 * 4

-3 * -4

-12 * -1

-6 * -2

Now add each of the factors to see which numbers add to -8

6 + 2 = 8

12 + 1 = 13

3 + 4 = 7

-3 + -4 = -7

-12 + -1 = -13

-6 + -2 = -8

The answer would be -6 and -2