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What two numbers have the sum of 2 and product of -48

User Ruttyj
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Answer:

-6 and +8

Explanation:

Hi there,

The best way to think about these is the fact that the sum is very small, but the product is big. So, these numbers must:

1. have a large absolute difference, since their sum is so small

2. the numbers are relatively close to each other in magnitude. Otherwise, you wouldn't get such a big product.

-6 * 8 = -48

-6 + 8 = +2

This makes sense, because they have a large absolute difference of 14 (8+6). Also, as absolute value +6 and +8 are pretty close to each other.

Keep practicing and have fun.

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