What are the factors of -48 that result in a positive sum?

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The discussion focuses on identifying the factors of -48 that yield a positive sum. The factors of -48 include pairs such as (-1, 48), (-2, 24), (-3, 16), (-4, 12), and (-6, 8). Each pair is evaluated for its sum, revealing that the pairs yield positive results: 47, 22, 13, 8, and 2 respectively. The conclusion emphasizes the efficiency of a straightforward approach to factorization over theoretical methods.

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ok I don't don't know de jure on this so ...

is it just plug and play??

find factors of -48
$-1(48)=-48$
$-2(24)=-48$
$-3(16)=-48$
$-4(12)=-48$
$-6(8)=-48$
check sums for positive number
$-1+48=47$
$-2+24=22$
$-3+16=13$
$-4+12=8$
$-6+8=2$it looks like c. 5
 

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karush said:
is it just plug and play??

Well, if just plug and play can get you there faster, why bother with theoretical method?
 
mahalo;)
 
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