The product of two numbers is 240. The first number is 8 less than the second number. Which equation can be used to find x, the lesser number?

x(x – 8) = 240

x(x + 8) = 240

x2 – 8 = 240

x2 + 8 = 240

Question

The product of two numbers is 240. The first number is 8 less than the second number. Which equation can be used to find x, the lesser number?


x(x – 8) = 240

x(x + 8) = 240

x2 – 8 = 240

x2 + 8 = 240

greatlife44 · Answer

Let's translate this as we go along: 

product = multiplication. 

we know that one number is 8 less than the second number 

so one number is x and the other is x-8 make sense?

greatlife44 · Answer

@emily_98

greatlife44 · Answer

product means we multiply the two numbers. (x)(x-8) = 240