Question

What two numbers add up to 57 and are the product of -180?

Answer 1

Hello, I suggest with this problem letting x represent one number and y represent one number.

Answer 2

x + y = 57
x * y = -180

Answer 3

Factor 180:
2*90
3*60
4*45
5*36
6*30
9*20
10*18
12*15

We'll have 1 positive factor and 1 negative factor. Looking down the list, 3 and 60 have a difference of 57, so -3 and 60 would be your choices.