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Two numbers have a difference of 4 and a sum of -8. What is their product?

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7 0

Assume the two numbers are x and y
the difference = 4 , so x - y = 4
the sum = -8 , so x + y = -8
by solving both equations
2x = -4
x = -2
-2 + y = -8
y = -6
the two numbers are -2 and -6

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