Question

What two numbers have a product of -36 and a sum of 5?

Answer 1

Answer: 9, -4

Step-by-step explanation:

We can write an equation:

xy=-36

x+y=5

Factors of -36 are: 1, -36, -1, 36, 2, -13, -2, 13, 4, -9, -9, 4, 6, -6

There are only 2 factors here that add up to -36: 9 and -4