Given 2 negative numbers, the lesser is 5 less than twice the greater number. What is the greater number if the product of both numbers is 228? Choices.
A) -11
B) -14
C) -12
D) -18
E) -11
Test the options. The options give you the greater number. Start from the middle option.   (C) - 12   Twice of -12 is -24 and 5 less is -19.   -19 * -12= 
<gadget id="calculator">-19 * -12</gadget>
<output>228</output>
228 (-12orrect)   Answer (-12)
<result>C</result>
Given 2 negative numbers, the lesser is 5 less than twice the greater number. What is the greater number if the product of both numbers is 228?