What two numbers multiply to - 48 and adds to 8

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Mike Parker

25 March, 12:34

What two numbers multiply to - 48 and adds to 8

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Damon · Answer 1

Simply just think of two numbers that multiply to - 48.

That's - 12 and 4.

Does it add up to 8: - 12 + 4 = 4 - 12 = - 8

It doesn't, so we revert the sign.

12 and - 4 Product = 12*-4 = - 48

Addition = 12 + - 4 = 12 - 8 = 8. Correct.

The answer is 12 and - 4.