SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 8 and their product is -33. Find the numbers

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Question 1123770: The sum of two numbers is 8 and their product is -33. Find the numbers
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Without using any algebra, notice 3*11=33.
Also 11-3=8.

The numbers:
-3 and +11.