Try using the back of the book.
Answer:
-2
Step-by-step explanation:
x^2 + x=2
Subtract 2 from each side
x^2 + x-2=2-2
x^2 + x-2=0
Factor
What 2 numbers multiply to -2 and add to 1
2*-1 = -2
2+-1 =1
(x-1)(x+2)=0
Using the zero product property
x-1 = 0 x+2 = 0
x=1 x = -2
Product of the roots
1*-2 = -2
Answer:
£17.20
Step-by-step explanation:
A clothes shop has some special offers. ?
The normal price of a T-shirt is £7.40 The normal price of a jumper is £9.80.
T-shirts are buy one get one free Jumpers are 3 for 2.
How much does it cost to get 5 jumpers and 2 T-shirts using this offer as appropriate?
The cost of 2 T-shirts since it is a buy 1 get 1 free => £7.40
The cost of 5 jumpers =
You buy 3 Jumpers ,you get 2 jumpers free => £9.80
The total cost = £7.40 + £9.80
= £17.20