Question

The sum of two integers is -11 and their product is -60 what are the two integers​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let x and y be the two numbers

xy = -11 the product is -60

x + y = -60 the sum is -60

x = -60 - y solve for x

(-9 - y)(y) = -11 substitute into the first equation

-69y -y2 = -11 distribut = 0 rearrange terms