Question

Translate (don't solve) the following into an algebraic

equation:
The product of two numbers is 72, and one of the
numbers is 9. Find the other number.

Answer 1

8 is the other number

Explanation:

The product of two numbers is 72 lets suppose both the numbers are x and y

which means x multiplied by y equals 72

`xy=72`

now, one of the numbers is 9 which means lets just say y=9 because its already given in the question that one of the numbers is 9 so it becomes

`9x=72`

now we simply divide 72 by 9 and x equals 8

`x=(72)/(9) \\x=8`