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4-83.

Copy and complete each of the Diamond Problems below. The pattern used in the Diamond Problems is shown at right.  

Generic Diamond Problem. One number, X, is located on the left side. The second number, Y, is located on the right side.  The bottom number is the sum of the two numbers, X and Y. The top number is the product of the two numbers, X and Y.

  1. Diamond Problem. Left negative 8, Right negative 6, Top blank,  Bottom blank

    To find , multiply by .

    To find , add  to .

    Top:
    Bottom:

  1. Diamond Problem. Left 12, Right blank, Top negative 96,  Bottom blank

    Divide by to find .
    Then use and to
    find .

  1. Diamond Problem. Left blank, Right 0.3, Top blank,  Bottom 0.5


    Use and to find .

    Top:
    Left:

  1. Diamond Problem. Left blank, Right blank, Top negative 20,  Bottom negative 1

    Make a list of the factors of .
    and will have an absolute difference of , with the larger number being negative.