37.4k views
4 votes
What multiplies to get 56 and adds to get 15

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

8 & 7

Explanation:

x*y = 56

x+y = 15

y = 15-x

x(15-x)=56

15x-x^2 = 56

x^2 -15x + 56 = 0

Factored Form: y= (x-8)(x-7)

User Fostah
by
5.7k points