One positive number is 4 more than twice another.their product is 48

Olusegun asked Oct 18, 2023

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Olusegun asked Oct 18, 2023

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(4+2x)x = 48
4x+2x^2 = 48
2x+x^2 = 24
x^2+2x-24 = 0
(x+6)(x-4) = 0
x = -6,4
positive number: x = 4

Tjanez answered Oct 22, 2023

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