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Answer:
11
Discussion:
Let "n" be the smaller number. Then
n * (n+5) = 176.
My first reaction to this problem was to factor 176 in my head. That's 176 = 16 * 11 and 16 is 5 more than 11. So that's the solution!.... Now let's solve it using the brute force approach:
n(n+5) = 176 =>
n^2 + 5n - 176 = 0 => use the quadratic formula
n = ( -5 +\- sqrt( 5^2 - 4(1)(-176)) ) /2
= ( -5 +\- sqrt( 25 + 704) )/ 2
= ( -5 +\- sqrt (729) ) /2 => as sqrt(729) = 27
= (-5 +\- 27) / 2 =>
= (-5 + 27)/2 or ( -5 -27)/2 =>
= 22/2 or -32/2 =>
= 11 or -16
But -16 is not allowed as the question wants a positive value.
Thank you,
MrB
Answer:
b
Step-by-step explanation:
each brick is the exact same size.
(Also can I please have brianliest? I need it to level up!!!)
Here are some examples:
Integers are positive and negative numbers, but dividing integers are dividing positive and negative numbers:
Remember these rules:
- Negative divided by a negative equals a positive.
- Negative divided by a positive equals a negative.
- Positive divided by a positive equals a positive .
Examples:
Hope this helps!
Answer:
0.625
Step-by-step explanation:
