Question

The sum of two numbers is 8, and their product is 15. What is the smaller number?

(work?)

Answer 1

x + y = 8
xy = 15

So x = 5
y = 3

Smallest number is 3

Answer 2

thanks!

Answer 3

no problem =]

Answer 4

Now we are given two numbers \(a\) and \(b\)\[a +b=8\]\[ab=15\]I say \(a=5\) and \(b=3\). Smaller Number is 3.

Answer 5

oh I am Late I learned Inline LaTeX today I am crazy about it.

Answer 6

it's ok! you were only a little late ;)

thanks though!