If two negative numbers are multiplied the product is 150. If the lesser of the two is 35 less than triple the greater number, what is the greater number?	Choose the correct answer:
A) -14 B) -13 C) -17 D) -12 E) -15
Test the options. The options give you the greater number. Start from the middle option.   (C) - 17   Triple of -17 is -51 and 35 less is -16.   -16 * -17= 
<gadget id="calculator">-16 * -17</gadget>
<output>272</output>
272 (Not correct)   ...   (E) - 15   Triple of 15 is -45 and 35 less is -10.   -10 * -15= 
<gadget id="calculator">-10 * -15</gadget>
<output>150</output>
150   Correct   Answer (-15)
<result>E</result>
If two negative numbers are multiplied the product is 150. If the lesser of the two is 35 less than triple the greater number, what is the greater number?