Two factors of - 48 have a difference of 19 the factor with the greater absolute value is positive what is the sum of the factors

A. - 19

B. - 13

C. 13

D. 16

1). Two factors of - 48 = > x * y = - 48

=> the absolute values of the two numbers may be:

48 and 1

24 and 2

16 and 3

12 and 4

6 and 8

2). Have a differencie of 19 = > x - y = 19

That makes that the numbers be + 16 and - 3

Because (+16) * (-3) = - 48

And + 16 - (-3) = + 16 + 3 = 19.

3) The sum of the factors is + 16 + (-3) = 16 - 3 = 13.

So the answer is the option C. 13.