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20 POINTS!!!!!!!!!! what are two numbers that multiply to equal -13 but add to equal +7

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Answer:

x = -1.525

y = 8.525

Explanation:

xy = -13

x + y = 7

we can let 'y' equal 7-x and use substitution

x(7-x) = -13

7x - x² + 13 = 0

divide through by negative one to get a positive x²

x² - 7x - 13 = 0

use the quadratic formula to get:

x = -1.525

y = 8.525

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