SOLUTION: The sum of two integers is -33 and their product is 162. Develop a quadratic equation and then solve to find the value of the two integers.
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Question 1143489: The sum of two integers is -33 and their product is 162. Develop a quadratic equation and then solve to find the value of the two integers.
Found 3 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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-6 and -27
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of two integers is -33 and their product is 162. Develop a quadratic equation and then solve to find the value of the two integers.
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You can make a quadratic, then to factor it you find 2 integers a & b
a + b = -33
a*b = 162
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The quadratic is not needed, and is a waste of time.
Just find the 2 integers.
Answer by ikleyn(52790) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The correct answer is -6 and -27.
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The answer in the post by @josgarithmetic, giving the pairs (-6,27) and (6,-27), is INCORRECT.
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