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What two numbers multiply to get 30 and add to get -11

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Answer:

-5 and -6

Explanation:

xy=30, x+y=-11


x = - 11 - y


( - 11 - y)y = 30


- y ^(2) - 11y - 30 = 0


y {}^(2) + 11y + 30 = 0


(y + 5)(y + 6) = 0


y = - 5 \: or \: - 6

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