Question

two negative integers have a sum of -18 and a product of 80 what are the integers

Answer 1

let the numbers be x and y , then

x + y = -18
xy = 80

solve for x and y

Answer 2

so you know that the multiplication of 2 negatives gives a positive

just find 2 numbers that multiply to 80.... -10 and ?

then check what they add to

Answer 3

8 and 2

Answer 4

8+2=10

Answer 5

no the 2 numbers are

-10 x ? = 80

what is the value of ?

Answer 6

but the question ask for -18

Answer 7

yes, but when you multiply 2 negatives the answer is positive

so

-10 x ? = 80

what is the value of ? and its negative

Answer 8

x=-8

Answer 9

great so -10 + -8 = -18

so you have your answer

Answer 10

-10 and -8

Answer 11

that's correct