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What are two numbers that has the product of 40 but has the sum of 13

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Answer:

Explanation:

What are the factors of 40? 8 * 5

8 + 5 = 13

To do it algebraically gives you a quadratic:

A + B = 13

AB = 40

A(13 - A) = 40

A2 - 13A + 40 = 0

(A - 8)(A - 5) = 0

A = 8 and B = 5

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Answer:

8 and 5

Explanation:

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