Question

For the two numbers listed, find two factors of the first number such that their product is the first number and their sum is the second number. −6 , 5?

Answer 1

6 and (-1)

Explanation:

First number is (-6):

Factors of first number are:

-6 * 1

6 * (-1)

3 * (-2)

(-3) * 2

In these factors, when we add 6 and (-1), we get 5.

So, the factors that satisfy the given condition are (-1) and 6.

(-1)*6 = -6

-1 + 6 = 5