Math  /  Algebra

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Write two numbers that multiply to the value on top and add to the value on bottom.

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STEP 1

What is this asking? We need to find two numbers that multiply to give us **81** and add up to **18**. Watch out! Don't mix up addition and multiplication!
Also, remember that two negative numbers multiplied together make a positive number.

STEP 2

1. Find factors of 81
2. Check the sums

STEP 3

Let's **start** by listing out the factor pairs of **81**.
Remember, factors are numbers that divide evenly into another number.
So, what numbers can we multiply together to get **81**?

STEP 4

Well, there's **1** and **81**. 181=811 \cdot 81 = 81.

STEP 5

Next, we see that **81** is divisible by **3**, since 8+1=98 + 1 = 9 and **9** is divisible by **3**. 81÷3=2781 \div 3 = 27, so **3** and **27** are a factor pair. 327=813 \cdot 27 = 81.

STEP 6

We also know that **9** multiplied by itself equals **81**. 99=819 \cdot 9 = 81.

STEP 7

Now, let's check if any of these factor pairs add up to **18**.

STEP 8

Do **1** and **81** add up to **18**?
Nope! 1+81=821 + 81 = 82.

STEP 9

What about **3** and **27**? 3+27=303 + 27 = 30.
Still no!

STEP 10

Finally, let's try **9** and **9**. 9+9=189 + 9 = 18.
Bingo! We found our pair!

STEP 11

The two numbers are **9** and **9**.
They multiply to 99=819 \cdot 9 = 81 and add to 9+9=189 + 9 = 18.

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