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4 March, 17:02

What two numbers add to get 10 and multiply to get - 60

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  1. 4 March, 17:24
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    The numbers are "x" and "y"

    Therefore, we can suggest this system of equations:

    x+y=10 ⇒x=10-y

    xy=-60

    Solve this system of equations by substitution method.

    (10-y) y=-60

    10y-y²=-60

    y²-10y-60=0

    Solve this square equation:

    y=[10⁺₋√ (100+240) ]/2 = (10⁺₋2√85) / 2=5⁺₋√85

    We have two solutions:

    y₁=5-√85 ⇒x₁=10 - (5-√85) = 5+√85

    y₂=5+√85 ⇒x₂=10 - (5+√85) = 5-√85

    Answer: the numbers are (5-√85) and (5+√85)
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