SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 27 and their product is 152. what are the numbers. i know the ansmwer but i dont know how to show my work and what step to take to get the answer.

Question 22857: the sum of two numbers is 27 and their product is 152. what are the numbers. i know the ansmwer but i dont know how to show my work and what step to take to get the answer.
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=27
y=27-x
xy=152
x(27-x)=152

Use Quadratic formula:
a= -1, b=27, c=-152

Add:
x=8
27-8 = 19
Hence, the two numbers are 8 and 19.
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