SOLUTION: Quadratic Functions Word Problem 2. Find two numbers whose difference is 14 and whose product is a minimum. use "Let Statement". Thank you!!!

SOLUTION: Quadratic Functions Word Problem 2. Find two numbers whose difference is 14 and whose product is a minimum. use "Let Statement". Thank you!!!

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Question 197023: Quadratic Functions Word Problem
2. Find two numbers whose difference is 14 and whose product is a minimum. use "Let Statement". Thank you!!!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find two numbers whose difference is 14 and whose product is a minimum.
Prod = x*(x-14)
P = x^2 - 14x
dP/dx = 2x - 14 = 0
x = 7
2nd number = -7

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