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Question 457641: Please help me solve the problem :
The product of two numbers is 90.
One number is 3 more than twice the other number.
Model these numbers with a quadratic equation.
Solve the equation by factoring and using the Zero-Product Property.

Answer by oberobic(2304)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's make the two numbers x and y.

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Let's say x is 3 more than y.

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Either way you prefer.
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Substituting the value of y.

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Multiply through

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Subtract 90 from both sides.

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Done.

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