SOLUTION: What are 2 numbers that multiply to give me -27 but add/subtract to give me -12?

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Question 988726: What are 2 numbers that multiply to give me -27 but add/subtract to give me -12?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What are 2 numbers that multiply to give me -27 but add/subtract to give me -12?
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Equations:
x*y = -27
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x + y = -12
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y"::
(-12-y)*y = -27
-y^2 - 12y = -27
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y^2 + 12y - 27 = 0
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y = 1.93725...
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x = -13.93725...
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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