24 cups
Make it a ration
3:0.5
x:4
Cross multiply
0.5x=12
x=24
You know that one integer is a negative integer, as the product is negative- and if the sum is zero, then the absolute value of the two integers are equal. Thus, the integers are +/- sqrt(36). or +/- 6.
Example: 6 and -6
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Since logs can't equal zero, 5 is your only solution.
Answer:
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