SOLUTION: Two integers whose sum is -7 and whose product is 12

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Question 1051523: Two integers whose sum is -7 and whose product is 12
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the description, LITERALLY?
x and y are two integers.
system%28x%2By=-7%2Cxy=12%29

Solving the system is simple algebra, leading to and from a quadratic equation.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3 and -4.