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Answer:
13
Step-by-step explanation:
Given number = -48
Listing out the possible factors of -48 in pairs along with their difference:
Factors (
) Difference (
) Difference (
)
-26 26
26 -26
-19 19
19 -19
-16 16
16 -16
-14 14
14 -14
On listing out the factors we find out that two of the pairs have difference = 19
The pairs are
and 
It is given that the factor with greater absolute value is positive. This means 16 would be positive while 3 would be negative.
So, our factors are 
The sum of the factors is =
(Answer)
X^2+x-12=0 factors out into (x+4)(x-3) so the answer is: x=-4, x=3
Question 1:
All provided options would give the best deal on an item
Answer: Option d [all of the above]
Question 2:
When an item's price is knocked off by 15%, it means the item has only 85% of its original value left to pay. Hence, a discount of 15% means multiplying the original price by 85%
Answer: option C
6+5 = 11
99/11 = 9
9x6 = 54
so 54 cupcakes
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