Question

A number that multiplies to -12 but adds to -5

Answer 1

that is a hell of a number!

Answer 2

numbers that multiply to -12:
4 * -3 = -12

-4 * 3 = -12

1 * -12 = -12

-1 * 12 = -12

2 * -6 = -12

-2 * 6 = -12

Answer 3

but i suppose it is really "two numbers whose product is -12 and whose sum is -5
you don't have that many whole number choices

Answer 4

yeah what i replied was whole numbers :)

Answer 5

solve
\[x^2-5x-12=0\]

Answer 6

yep ^ bingo :)

Answer 7

OK thanks :)