Solve Problems Using Systems of Nonlinear Equations
Let x represent one number and let y represent the other number. Use the given conditions to write a system of
nonlinear equations. Solve the system and find the numbers.
-The sum of two numbers is 12 and their product is 20. Find the numbers.
A)10 and 2
B)-10 and -2
C)10 and 2; -10 and -2
D)10 and -2; -10 and 2

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The system of equations based on the given conditions is: x + y = 12 (sum of the numbers) and xy = 20 (product of the numbers). Solving this system, we find that the numbers are 10 and 2.