Question

Find two numbers whose product is -40, and whose sum is 3.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

xy=-42

y=-42/x

putting this in i

x + (-42/x) =-3

x {}^{2} + 3x - 42 = 0x

2

+3x−42=0

solving this you'll get answer

x=(-3+√177)/2

y= -42 / (-3+√177)/2