The sum of two integers is -5 the product of the same two two integers is -36

Question

the sum of two integers is -5  the product of the same two integers is -36  what are the two integers

 

Answer 1

Break the question down into 2 equations. 

 

a+b = -5 and ab=-36

From there you can get

 

a(-a-5) = -36

From here you should be able to factor and solve.