Let <em>a</em> and <em>b</em> be the two numbers. Then
<em>a</em> + <em>b</em> = -4
<em>a b</em> = -2
Solve the second equation for <em>b</em> :
<em>b</em> = -2/<em>a</em>
Substitute this into the first equation:
<em>a</em> - 2/<em>a</em> = -4
Multiply both sides by <em>a</em> :
<em>a</em>² - 2 = -4<em>a</em>
Move 4<em>a</em> to the left side:
<em>a</em>² + 4<em>a</em> - 2 = 0
Use the quadratic formula to solve for <em>a</em> :
<em>a</em> = (-4 ± √(4² - 4(-2))) / 2
<em>a</em> = -2 ± √6
If <em>a</em> = -2 + √6, then
-2 + √6 + <em>b</em> = -4
<em>b</em> = -2 - √6
In the other case, we end up with the same numbers, but <em>a</em> and <em>b</em> are swapped.
Prime only has two factors one and its self a composite number has more factor than one and its self
exsample: 12 - 1,2,3,4,6,12 = 12 is a composite number
7 - 1,7 =prime number
Pretty sure its 132
Hope this helps!
<span>1. the sum of 12 and the quotient of 9 and a number
The responder's answer is not given but it can be 12 + (9 / n)
2. </span>the difference of 12 and the product of 9 and a number
The responder's answer would be <span>c. 12 – 9y
3</span>. the difference of 12 and the quotient of 9 and a number
The responder's answer would be <span>b. 12 – (9 ÷ y)
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<span>4. 12 more than quotient of a 9 and number
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The responder's answer would be<span> a. 12 + (9 ÷ y)</span>
