What two numbers have a product of 32 and a sum of -18. I really need the answer

Question

What two numbers have a product of 32 and a sum of -18. I really need the answeR

Answer 1

xy = 32

x + y = -18, x = -18 - y

Substitute:

y(-18 - y) = 32

-y^2 -18y - 32 = 0

(-y - 16)(y + 2) = 0

y = -2, y = -16