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x = 12√3 may be the correct answer
Based on the given description above, and the number of guests that is expected to arrive in the family dinner, The minimum number of cupcakes that you will need to bring so that everybody could get at least one cupcake is 23. You should have at least 23 cupcakes. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for. Thanks for posting!
X^2-22x-48=0
x^2-24x+2x-48=0
x(x-24)+2(x-24)
(x+2)(x-24)
Solve by grouping if you are able to find distinct factors that multiply to the last term and add to the middle term...this method is rather easy with easy to manage numbers. Complete the square if you cannot find distinct factors that multiply to the last term and add to the middle term. Completing the square helps when the equation is in the form of a parabola.
I believe that Mr.Scruggs got $225 for his birthday, if my math is correct of course. :) I hope this helps! Have a great day!
