Question 1067103
x + y = -6  —> x = -6-y
xy = 8

(-6-y)y = 8
-6y - y^2 = 8
y^2+6y+8 = 0
(y+2)(y+4) = 0
y=-2,  y=-4

y=-2 —> x=-4
y=-4 —> x=-2    (same answer, x and y are merely swapped)
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Ans:   -2 and -4  
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