Let <em>a</em> and <em>b</em> be the two numbers. Then
<em>a</em> + <em>b</em> = -4
<em>a b</em> = -2
Solve the second equation for <em>b</em> :
<em>b</em> = -2/<em>a</em>
Substitute this into the first equation:
<em>a</em> - 2/<em>a</em> = -4
Multiply both sides by <em>a</em> :
<em>a</em>² - 2 = -4<em>a</em>
Move 4<em>a</em> to the left side:
<em>a</em>² + 4<em>a</em> - 2 = 0
Use the quadratic formula to solve for <em>a</em> :
<em>a</em> = (-4 ± √(4² - 4(-2))) / 2
<em>a</em> = -2 ± √6
If <em>a</em> = -2 + √6, then
-2 + √6 + <em>b</em> = -4
<em>b</em> = -2 - √6
In the other case, we end up with the same numbers, but <em>a</em> and <em>b</em> are swapped.
Answer:
B.
Step-by-step explanation:
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Answer:
3 pounds
Step-by-step explanation:
12/4=3 (because we need to see how much bryant ate first)
12-3=9 (original - what bryant ate)
9/3=3 (what was left after bryant finish and what 1/3 of 9 is)
Answer:
the first i think
Step-by-step explanation:
Hello there! Thank you for asking your question here at Brainly! I will be assisting you with answering this question today, and will be teaching you how to handle it on your own in the future.
First, let's take a look at our problem.
"Twice a number and 5 more is 100."
Based on this context, we are looking for a specific number to plug in.
To solve for this, I will rewrite the problem. As I do so, I will be writing (in parenthesis) the translation of an equation.
Twice a number (2x) and 5 more (+5) is 100 (=100).
Let's rewrite everything that's in parenthesis.
2x + 5 = 100
This is our equation.
To solve for this, we will need to do some basic algebra. Of course, I will teach you how to handle this on your own in future scenarios.
2x + 5 = 100
To solve for x, we need to isolate 2x, and then divide both sides by 2.
2x + 5 = 100
Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate 2x.
5 - 5 = 0
100 - 5 = 95
We now have the following equation:
2x = 95
Divide both sides by 2 to solve for x.
2x / 2 = x
95 / 2 = 47.5
x = 47.5
47.5 is your number.
I hope this helps!
