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What two numbers multiply to -42 but also add up to -11

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Answer:

3 and -14

Explanation:

Find the factors of -42 and add them to see what they give:

1 × -42 = 42, -41

2 × -21 = 42, -19

3 × -14 = 42, -11

6 × -7 = 42, -1

The second to last is right so the numbers are 3 and -14

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