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The product of two integers is 72. If one of the integers is -12, what is the value of the other?

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6
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12
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-6
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Solution

The correct option is C -6
Let P be the unknown integer.
Given: Product of the integers = 72
One of the integers is -12.
P × (-12) = 72
P = 72 ÷ (-12)= -6
The required number is -6.

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