The sum of two positive numbers is 100. Let one of the numbers be x and express the product P of the two numbers as a function of x.

Answer 1

x = first number

y = second number

x + y = 100

y = 100 - x

P = x * y

P = x * ( 100 - x )

P = 100 x - x ^ 2

Answer 2

This is not the calculus of Newton. Please put the correct subject matter, if you want speedy and appropriate responses.

Answer 3

The sum of two positive number is 100.Let one of the number be x and express the product P of two number as a function of x