Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation X^2+9X+20=0
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<h2>Steps:</h2>
So for this, we will be doing a system of equations. Using the info from our question, our two equations are:
(let x = greater number and y = lesser number)
Now, for this I will be using the substitution method. Since we know that x = 4y - 1, substitute that into the second equation:
From here we can solve for y. Firstly, combine like terms:
Next, subtract 4y on both sides of the equation:
Next, multiply both sides by -1:
Now that we know the value of y, substitute it into either equation to solve for x:
In short, <u>5 is the lesser number and 19 is the greater number.</u>