Question

The difference between two numbers is 3. The sum of the same tow numbers is 13. What is the

product of the two numbers?

Answer 1

Answer: 40

Explanation:

Let the two numbers be a and b.

Therefore,

a - b = 3 ....... i

a + b = 13 ....... ii

From equation I, a = 3 + b

Put a = 3+b into equation ii

a + b = 13

3 + b + b = 13

3 + 2b = 13

2b = 13 - 3

2b = 10

b = 10/2

b = 5

Since a = 3 + b

a = 3 + 5

a = 8

The product of the numbers will be:

= 8 × 5

= 40