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

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asked Mar 10, 2021 224k views

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Paulene · Answer 1 · 2021-03-15T04:32:56+0000

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