Question

Find two numbers that multiply to make the 1st number and add to make the 2nd number. Multiply -42; Add 1 _____, and _____

Answer 1

-6 and 7

Explanation:

It is useful to look at the factor pairs of -42.

-42 = -1(42) = -2(21) = -3(14) = -6(7)

Sums of these factor pairs are 41, 19, 11, 1.

You want the last pair of factors: -6 and 7.