B² = 8b + 84
b² - 8b - 84 = 0
b = <u>-(-8) +/- √((8)² - 4(1)(-84))</u>
2(1)<u>
</u>b = <u>8 +/- √(64 + 336)</u>
2
b = <u>8 +/- √(400)
</u> 2<u>
</u>b = <u>8 +/- 20
</u> 2
b = 4 <u>+</u> 10
b = 4 + 10 b = 4 - 10
b = 14 b = -6
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This should be 1.35, sorry if it’s wrong
If it's a hearty soup that is served as the meal itself, and served with bread or crackers and salad, then you can figure about 2 cups per person. Since there are 16 cups to a gallon, that would give you 8 servings. If it's a lighter soup that is served as part of a 5 - 7 course meal, then you can figure about 1 cup person, which would be 16 servings.
