Question

A number exceeds another number by 3 and their product is 40 find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

x =5 and x = -8

EXPLANATION :

Let the numebr be x.

other number = x +3

According to question

x(x+3) = 40

x² +3x = 40

x² + 3x -40 = 0

x² + 8x -5x -40 =0

x(x+8) -5(x +8) = 0

x-5 = 0. and x + 8 = 0

x =5 and x = -8

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