(This problem can be done by guess and check. Below is the algebra way.)
Call the two numbers x and y. Then
xy = -9 and x + y = -8
Substituting x = -8 - y into the first equation:
(-8 - y)y = -9
-8y - y^2 = -9
y^2 + 8y - 9 = 0
(y + 9)(y - 1) = 0
Solving this equation gives y = 9 and y = -1, so the two numbers are -9 and 1.
-27
8 and 1! 8 + 1=9 8 x 1=8
-73
-3 and -3
-113
The numbers are: -9 and 24
23
They are: 3+2 = 5 and 3^2 = 9
-25
-231
16
9 and 11.