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Find two whole numbers that have a product of (-18) and a sum of (+7) ?

User Nhjk
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Answer:

-2 and 9

Explanation:

User Poseid
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Answer:

-2, 9

Explanation:

What two number multiply to -18 and add to 7

What are the factors of 18 1,*18 2*9 3*6

Which has a difference of 2 2and 9

We want a positive number so pick 9 as positive and 2 as negative

9*-2 = -18

9-2 =7

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