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Write two numbers that multiply to the value on top and add to the value on the bottom.


Write two numbers that multiply to the value on top and add to the value on the bottom-example-1
User Ben Combee
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Answer:

1 and 19

Step-by-step explanation:

1x19=19

1+19=20

User Lazlojuly
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Answer:

1 and 19

Step-by-step explanation:

I believe this is a factoring problem.

Example:

If we have the equation x^2-2x-3

We can find two numbers that multiply to -3 that add to -2

The two numbers are -3 and 1

(x-3)(x+1)= So x=3 and x=1

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