Need help with a word problem!!!

[Galasriniel10]

Find two integers whose sum is 2 and whose product is -48

 

[Denis]

Is this homework?

 

[Galasriniel10]

review for a test thats tomorrow

 

[Denis]

Well, show your work at least...

 

[Galasriniel10]

I dont even know where to start. I dont really want the answer, I just want a better understanding of the problem and a place to start

 

[Denis]

Find two integers whose sum is 2 and whose product is -48

To start:
x + y = 2
xy = -48

 

[Galasriniel10]

Do you solve for one equation and then plug the answer into the other?

 

[BigGlenntheHeavy]

\(\displaystyle No, \ you \ solve \ for \ one \ equation \ and \ then \ plugged \ the \ answer \ up \ your \ rectum.\)

 

[Galasriniel10]

I was just making sure, no need to be snotty about it.

 

[mmm4444bot]

Did you ever learn the multiplication table or longhand division of Whole numbers by Whole numbers ?

That makes it fairly easy to find the two requested numbers. (It can be done mentally.)

I mean, I'm thinking that you should know how to list the Integer factors of 48 by now.

(1)(48)

(2)(24)

(3)(16)

(4)(12)

(6)(8)

Since the product of the two numbers is -48, one of the factors in each pair above must be negative, yes ?

Which such pair of numbers add up to 2 ?