Question

The difference between two positive numbers,
12
12
and
.
12 and 12 , is 1.
(i) Form an equation in x and show that it
reduces to x2 + x - 12 = 0.
(ii) Solve the equation x2 + x - 12 = 0.
(ii) Hence, find the two numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

x2 + x - 12 = 0

= ( 4×2) + 4 - 12 = 0

=8 +4 - 12 = 0

= 12 - 12 = 0

= 0 =0