what numbers multiply to be 60 and add to be -17 ?

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anonymous · Answer

xy = 60
x + y = -17
Can you do that?

anonymous · Answer

no, ive never learned that, were sappposed to guess and check, but i cant figure it out

anonymous · Answer

a hint is that they have to both be negative if their product is positive and their sum in negative

istim · Answer

Re-arrange the bottom so that everything equals either x or y.

anonymous · Answer

Start with the factors of 60, you'll find it pretty soon...

agreene · Answer

another hint, there are two answers.

istim · Answer

I didn't know, agreene...

anonymous · Answer

uuuuuhh...

agreene · Answer

well, if you consider numbers as pairs--i suppose if you are correct there are 2 numbers... 2 ordered pair solutions (with the same 2 numbers)

anonymous · Answer

wat is it -12 and -5?

agreene · Answer

just ignore me, im going insane tonight.

yes ihatealgebrasomuch 
-12, -5 is the solution.