SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 12. The product of those same two numbers is -64.??

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Question 851318: The sum of two numbers is 12. The product of those same two numbers is -64.??
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=12,
x*y=-64
x = 16, y = -4
or
x = -4, y = 16