Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

another hint, there are two answers.

Answer 7

I didn't know, agreene...

Answer 8

uuuuuhh...

Answer 9

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)

Answer 10

wat is it -12 and -5?

Answer 11

just ignore me, im going insane tonight.

yes ihatealgebrasomuch
-12, -5 is the solution.