Question

Is there a two integers and NP and they were product of -24 what is the largest possible sum of N & P I'm really confused

Answer 1

well, we know that NP = -24, so we can start listing the possibilities

N = 24, P = -1
N = -24, P = 1
N = 12, P = -2
N = -12, P = 2.... and so on

the largest sum happens when N = 24 and P = -1

Answer 2

(or P = 24 and N = -1)

so the largest sum is 24 - 1