What are two numbers that multiply to 18 but add to -9?

Norma has an a-frame cabin. the back is shown below. how many square feet of paint will she need to cover the back of the cabin? explain how you found the answer.

Driving 75 mph, it takes alicia 2 hours to reach the airport to go on a vacation. it then takes her 4 hours to get to her destination with the jet traveling at a speed of 400 mph. how many miles does alicia travel to get to her destination?

Problem melissa is her dad build a walkway in their backyard. the walkway will be 54 feet long and 1.5 feet wide. the local hardware store sells tiles which are 1.5 by 1.5 feet and come in boxes of 12. how many boxes of tiles do they need?