The sum of positive integers b and h is 34. If their difference is 8, what is the value of bh

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6 June, 17:08

The sum of positive integers b and h is 34. If their difference is 8, what is the value of bh

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Aryanna Reeves · Answer 1

Aryanna Reeves 6 June, 17:49

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The answer is 22 and 12!

Mattie Guzman · Answer 2

B + h = 34

b - h = 8 then b = h + 8

h + 8 + h = 34

2h + 8 = 34

2h = 34 - 8

2h = 26

h = 26/2

h = 13

b = h + 8

b = 13 + 8 = 21

Proof:

21 + 13 = 34

21 - 13 = 8

Value of bh = 21 * 8 = 168