Question
A girl is 5years older than her brother, the product of their age is 54, find their age 1/2, 1/16, 1/8
Answers
Reiny
age of brother --- x
age of girl ----- x+5
x(x+5) = 54
x^2 + 5x - 54 = 0
solve for x, reject the negative answer.
Was expecting a whole number solution, but did not get it.
age of girl ----- x+5
x(x+5) = 54
x^2 + 5x - 54 = 0
solve for x, reject the negative answer.
Was expecting a whole number solution, but did not get it.