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The numbers add up to 5 and multiply to -36.
The numbers are -4 and 9.
The numbers add up to 5 and multiply to -36.
The numbers are -4 and 9.
Angel checks out 12 library books and Andy checks out 1/3 less than that. How many books does Andy check out?
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