SOLUTION: One number is equal to 6 times another number plus 7. The product of the two numbers is -2. Find the numbers.

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Question 610098: One number is equal to 6 times another number plus 7. The product of the two numbers is -2. Find the numbers.
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = 6x + 7
xy= -2
(6x+7)(x) =-2
(3x+2)(2x+1) =0
x = -2/3 , x = -1/2
y = 3 , y = 4