Question

Byron is 3 years older than Doug. The product of their ages are 40. How old is Doug?

Answer 1

Let the age of Doug be x then Byron is (x+3) years old
Now, According to the question,
x*(x+3)=40

Answer 2

Can u solve for x

Answer 3

Well then I cannot

Answer 4

U will get a quadratic equation........U know how to solve it

Answer 5

Yes thank you

Answer 6

x(x+3)=40
x^2 + 3x=40
x^2+3x-40=0
x^2 +8x -5x -40=0
x(x+8) -5(x+8)=0
(x-5)(x+8)=0

Answer 7

Now, can u ?

Answer 8

Yes thanks

Answer 9

Welcome