SOLUTION: p^2-p=42 solving equations by factoring I know that p=7 I just can't figure out how to get there

SOLUTION: p^2-p=42 solving equations by factoring I know that p=7 I just can't figure out how to get there

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Question 737846: p^2-p=42
solving equations by factoring
I know that p=7
I just can't figure out how to get there
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

What integers have a product of -42 and a sum of -1?
Either {-6 and +7} OR {+6 and -7}.

Which of these is correct?
OR
?
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