Two numbers when multiplied equals 63. If one number is x and the other number is 2 less than x. 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) The two number are positive numbers, what are their possible values.

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Two numbers when multiplied equals 63.

 If one number is x and the other number is 2 less than x.

 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)     The two number are positive numbers, what are their possible values.   

 

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