Question 208116: The sum of two numbers is 4 and their product is (- 32). Find the numbers. Found 2 solutions by checkley77, rfer:Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y=4 or x=4-y
xy=-32
y(4-y)=-32
4y-y^2=-32
-y^2+4y+32=0
y^2-4y-32=0
(y-8)(y+4)=0
y-8=0
y=8 or y=-4
x=-4 or x=8
Proof:
8-4=4
4=4
8*-4=-32
-32=-32
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