Question

find the two numbers whose product is 6 and their sum is -7.

value: 1

a. 1 and 6
b. -1 and 6
c. 1 and -6
d. -1 and -6

Explanation:

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Identify the system of equations

Using the Quadratic Equations knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{cases} a \cdot b = 6 \\ a + b = -7 \end{cases}$$

\]

Solve for the two numbers

Using the Quadratic Equations knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{aligned} &t^2 - (a+b)t + ab = 0 \\ &t^2 + 7t + 6 = 0 \\ &(t+1)(t+6) = 0 \\ &t = -1 \quad \text{or} \quad t = -6 \end{aligned}$$

\]
Thus, the two numbers are \(-1\) and \(-6\).
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<mcq-option>a. 1 and 6</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>b. -1 and 6</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>c. 1 and -6</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>d. -1 and -6</mcq-correct>
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Answer:

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Identify the system of equations

Using the Quadratic Equations knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{cases} a \cdot b = 6 \\ a + b = -7 \end{cases}$$

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Solve for the two numbers

Using the Quadratic Equations knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{aligned} &t^2 - (a+b)t + ab = 0 \\ &t^2 + 7t + 6 = 0 \\ &(t+1)(t+6) = 0 \\ &t = -1 \quad \text{or} \quad t = -6 \end{aligned}$$

\]
Thus, the two numbers are \(-1\) and \(-6\).
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<mcq-option>a. 1 and 6</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>b. -1 and 6</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>c. 1 and -6</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>d. -1 and -6</mcq-correct>
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