2 years ago

The sum of two numbers is 16. their difference is 1. what is the product of the two numbers

Mathematics

1 answer:

Fofino [41]2 years ago

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Answer:

The product of the numbers is 63.75

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be x and y

x + y = 16

x -y = 1

Adding both together

2x = 17

x = 17/2

x = 8.5

Recall

x -y = 1

8.5 - y = 1

y = 8.5 - 1 = 7.5

Their product is xy

so we have 7.5 * 8.5 = 63.75

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