$\displaystyle (x + 3)(x +3) = 49 \\ x^2+3x+3x+9=49 \\ x^2 +6x+9=49 \\ x^2 + 6x + 9 - 49 = 0 \\x^2+6x-40=0 \\\\ \Delta=b^2-4ac \\ \Delta=6^2-4 \cdot 1 \cdot (-40) \\ \Delta=36+160 \\ \Delta=196 \\ \\ X_{1,2}=\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{\Delta} }{2a} \\ \\ X_1=\frac{-b+\sqrt{\Delta} }{2a} = \frac{-6+14}{2} = \frac{8}{2}=4 \\ \\ X_2=\frac{-b-\sqrt{\Delta} }{2a} = \frac{-6-14}{2}=\frac{-20}{2} = -10$

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3 years ago

The ratio of swordfish to marlins caught on a deep sea fishing trip was 20 to 15. If 27 marlins were caught, how many swordfish

Kisachek [45]

20/15=N/27
Do cross multiplication.
20x27=540
540/15=39
So the answer ia 39.

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3 years ago

Find the LCM of 34 and 5​

Find the LCM of 34 and 5