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What two numbers multiply to -96 and add to -4

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Answer:

8 and -12

Explanation:

xy = -96

x+y = -4

x = -y-4 which is the same as

substitution method:

y(-y-4) = -96

-y² - 4y + 96 = 0

-(y² + 4y - 96) = 0

(y + 12)(y - 8) = 0

y = -12

y = 8

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Answer:

-12 and 8

Explanation:

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