Question

Find two real numbers with a sum of 8 and a product of 12 or show that no such number exists.

Answer 1

Let x be one of the two real numbers.

Because the first number and the second sum to 8, the second number can be written as (8 - x)

Answer 2

x*(8 - x) = 12 (the product of the two numbers is 12)

Solve that equation for x. @jojor_124

Answer 3

would or could it be something like 6*(8-6) = 12? (8-6 would end up being 2, so 6 times 2 is 12)

Answer 4

Yes. 6 and 2 multiply to 12 and add to 8.

Answer 5

Awesome! I think i've got it from here now, thanks!

Answer 6

You are welcome.