Two numbers when multiplied equals 28.  If one number is x and the other number is greater than x by 3  a)      Represent the information given in equation form b)      Express as a quadratic equation c)      Solve the quadratic equation to find possible values for x d)      If told that the two number were positive, give the values of the two original numbers.

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 Two numbers when multiplied equals 28.

 If one number is x and the other number is greater than x by 3

 a)      Represent the information given in equation form

b)      Express as a quadratic equation

c)      Solve the quadratic equation to find possible values for x

d)      If told that the two number were positive, give the values of the two original numbers. 

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