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two factors of -48 have a difference of 19. the factor with a greater absolute value is positive. what is the sum of the factors? -19, -13 13 or 16

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rathack

Answer:

-19

Step-by-step explanation:

-19 is the absolute value of 19

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mathmate

Answer:

sum = +13

Step-by-step explanation:

The possible factors of 48 are

{1,2,3,4,6,8,12,16,24,48}

Of these, the pair 3,16 gives a sum of 19 and a product of 48.

We are given that 16 (greater absolute value) is positive, so 3 is negative.

The sum of the two is therefore 16-3 = 13

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