SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 11, and their product is 30. Find the numbers

Question 829886: the sum of two numbers is 11, and their product is 30. Find the numbers
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, LinnW:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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2.
Multiply eq. 1 by A,

Substitute from eq. 2,

Two solution: , then or then .
Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Consider number pairs whose product is 30
30,1
15,2
10,3
5,6
Check the sums
30+1=31
15+2=17
10+3=13
5+6=11
Since 5+6 = 11 our solution is 5,6
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