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  • 25-01-2017
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what two numbers multiply to get -140 but add to get -4

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  • 25-01-2017
In order to get -140, one number has to be negative and one number has to be positive.  And these two numbers when added together give you a -4, which means the greater of these numbers has to be negative.

Try guess and check strategy by listing possible factor combinations for -140 and see which one works!
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