Two negative numbers are multiplied to give a product of 48. If the lesser number is 10 less than thrice the greater number, what is the greater number? Choose the correct choice from the following options
A) -6  B) -8  C) -5  D) -9  E) -10
Test the options. The options give you the greater number.   (A) - 6   Triple of -6 is -18 and 10 less is -8.   -8 * -6= 
<gadget id="calculator">-8 * -6</gadget>
<output>48</output>
48 (Correct)   Correct   -6nswer (-6)
<result>A</result>
Two negative numbers are multiplied to give a product of 48. If the lesser number is 10 less than thrice the greater number, what is the greater number?