Question

What two numbers have a product of 234 and a sum of 31? You may have to use a guess and check method.

Answer 1

13 and 18

Explanation:

xy = 234

x + y = 31

Guess and check: go through factors of 234 and find that 18*13=234. 18+13=31 so it satisfies both equations.

Answer 2

265

Explanation:

234+31=265 I use additional