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This is a sum and difference problem, with the equations
R-N=35
R+N=635
The solution of which is
R=(635+35)/2=335
N=(635-35)/2=300
In general, the sum and difference problem can be solved (most of the time mentally) using
Larger number = (sum + difference)/2
Smaller number = (sum - difference)/2
Answer:
x = 3, 5
General Formulas and Concepts:
<u>Pre-Algebra</u>
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Equality Properties
- Multiplication Property of Equality
- Division Property of Equality
- Addition Property of Equality
- Subtract Property of Equality
<u>Algebra I</u>
- Terms/Coefficients/Degrees
- Standard Form: ax² + bx + c = 0
- Multiple Roots
- Factoring
- Completing the Square: -b/(2a)
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define</u>
x² - 8x + 15 = 0
<u>Step 2: Solve for </u><em><u>x</u></em>
- [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 15 on both sides: x² - 8x = -15
- Complete the Square [Addition Property of Equality]: x² - 8x + 16 = -15 + 16
- [Complete the Square] Simplify: (x - 4)² = 1
- [Equality Property] Square root both sides: x - 4 = ±1
- [Addition Property of Equality] Add 4 on both sides: x = 4 ± 1
- Evaluate: x = 3, 5