Question

The sum of two numbers is 16. their difference is 1. what is the product of the two numbers

Answer 1

The product of the numbers is 63.75

Explanation:

Let the numbers be x and y

x + y = 16

x -y = 1

Adding both together

2x = 17

x = 17/2

x = 8.5

Recall

x -y = 1

8.5 - y = 1

y = 8.5 - 1 = 7.5

Their product is xy

so we have 7.5 * 8.5 = 63.75