Question

5) Use any 2 of these integers: -1, -2, -5, -3, and +4.

a) Which 2 integers make the mathematically smallest number when multiplied together?
(for example, the answer - 8 is smaller than +2)?



b) Which 2 integers make the greatest sum (when they are added together)?

Answer 1

a) -5 and 4 make the mathematically smallest number when multiplied together

b) 4 and -5 make the greatest sum

Explanation:

-5 x 4 = -20

-3 x 4 = -12

-2 x 4 = -8

-1 x 4 = -4

-1 + -5 = -6

-2 + -5 = -7

-3 + -5 = -8

4 + -5 = -1