SOLUTION: Find two numbers that add to 3 and multiply to -40.
(Enter the two numbers separated by a semicolon.)
Thanks.
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Question 986027: Find two numbers that add to 3 and multiply to -40.
(Enter the two numbers separated by a semicolon.)
Thanks.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, macston:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find a pair of factors of 40 that differ by 3.
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x and y are the two numbers
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x+y=3
x=3-y Use this to substitute for x.
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Substitute for x from above.
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If y=8, x=-5; if y=-5,x=8
ANSWER The two numbers are 8 and -5.
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