Question

What two numbers mutiples to 12 and add to -7

Answer 1

These numbers are -3 and -4.

Explanation:

Our task is to find two numbers that:

• Multiply to be 12
• Add to be -7

These numbers are -3 and -4. Let's check:

• -3 * (-4) = 12
• -3 + (-4) = -3 - 4 = -7

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Answer 2

x + y = -7

xy = 12---->x(-7 - x) = 12

x(7 + x) = -12

x² + 7x + 12 = 0

(x + 4)(x + 3) = 0

x = -4, -3

The two numbers are -3 and -4.