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OpenStudy (samslays):

I need a little help with my math. I will fan and medal!!!!!two questions

OpenStudy (samslays):

OpenStudy (samslays):

@tootzrll

OpenStudy (tootzrll):

O.o what grade are u in??

OpenStudy (samslays):

9th

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you understand what 11 is really asking?

OpenStudy (samslays):

Yes

OpenStudy (samslays):

Ummm....this is my question

OpenStudy (samslays):

Ummm....this is my question

OpenStudy (samslays):

@rebeccaxhawaii

OpenStudy (samslays):

@pooja195

OpenStudy (yttrium):

Let me just give you a clue. The only thing you have to consider in this problem is the operation of the factors of the given equation.

OpenStudy (samslays):

OK thank you but I'm still confused

OpenStudy (samslays):

OK thank you but I'm still confused

OpenStudy (mathmale):

One important fact in #11 is that c > 0. In other words, c is a positive number. This fact restricts your choice of p and q. Can you see why?

OpenStudy (samslays):

I undrstand where you are coing from, but if you look at the answer choics, they all contain a negative number

OpenStudy (mathmale):

I'd modify that statement as follows: "they all contain at least one negative number. Look at the first answer (the first pair. What are p and q? What is the product pq equal to?

OpenStudy (mathmale):

@Samslays?

OpenStudy (samslays):

@mathmale the answer to that woud be ??????

OpenStudy (mathmale):

Again, look at the first answer choice. What is the given value of p? of q?

OpenStudy (samslays):

The given value is -3 and -40

OpenStudy (mathmale):

Actually, p is 5 and q is -8. Please double check to ensure y ou're looking at the same p and q values as I am. Are you?

OpenStudy (samslays):

Pyes I see that

OpenStudy (mathmale):

(While you're typing:) Please note that p*q must equal c.

OpenStudy (samslays):

Pyes I see that

OpenStudy (mathmale):

OK. Taking that p and that q, mult. them together. Your product?

OpenStudy (mathmale):

(5)(-8)=?

OpenStudy (samslays):

i answeed that earlier

OpenStudy (mathmale):

I saw your -3 and -40, but had no idea where the -3 came from. I was asking you only to multiply p and q together. The correct result is -40. Is this a positive number? In other words, is -40 a positive number?

OpenStudy (samslays):

No The -3 comes from the addition part of the equation

OpenStudy (mathmale):

Since p*q in this case is not positive, this first possible answer choice must be eliminated. What are p and q in the 2nd answer choice?

OpenStudy (samslays):

-12 the answe is c

OpenStudy (samslays):

For number 12 the answer is a

OpenStudy (mathmale):

All right. Seems as tho' you're catching on quickly.

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