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The following trinomial is in the form ax^2 + bx + c. Find two integers that have a product of ac and a sum of b. There is no need to factor the trinomial

15t^2 - 17t -4

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This shows how to find integers with given characteristics.

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Let the two integers be g and h
We want g*h = 15*(-4) = -60
And g+h ...

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