SOLUTION: If a is 5 less than b use trial and improvement to find a and b so that a times b=2250

Question 805817: If a is 5 less than b use trial and improvement to find a and b so that a times b=2250
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a is 5 less than b use trial and improvement to find a and b so that a times b=2250
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a = b-5
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Equation:
a*b = 2250
(b-5)b = 2250
b^2-5b-2250 = 0
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Factor::
(b+45)(b-50) = 0
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b = -45 or b = 50
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If a = -45, a = -50
If b = 50, a = 45
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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