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Addition and Subtraction of Negative Numbers Using Algebra

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The product of two negative integers is 420. If one integer is -5 ,find the other

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Dear Student,

Let the required negative integer = a
According to the question:
a × -5 = 420
Or, a = -(420/5)
Or, a = (- 84)
Therefore, the required negative integer is -84.

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