Question 162375
find two numbers whose sum is 55 and whose product is 684
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Call the numbers x and y.
x+y = 55
xy = 684
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From the 1st eqn, y = 55-x
Sub that into the 2nd eqn
x*(55-x) = 684
55x - x^2 = 684
x^2 - 55x + 684 = 0
*[invoke solve_quadratic_equation 1,-55,684]
The graph isn't much help, but the numbers are given:
19 and 36