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4. The sum of two integers is -1. The product of the
integers is 72. Find the integers.

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Answer:

none such

-9 and +8 have a sum of -1 and a product of -72

Explanation:

There are no two integers with the same sign that have a product of +72 and a sum of -1.

The two integers -9 and +8 have a product of -72 and a sum of -1.

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