A Aly New member Feb 14, 2010 #1 The sum of two positive numbers is 60. Find the function that models their product 'P' in terms of x, and one of the numbers.
The sum of two positive numbers is 60. Find the function that models their product 'P' in terms of x, and one of the numbers.
P peabody New member Feb 14, 2010 #2 Let the two unknown numbers be x & y. Now x + y = 60 , so y = 60 -x P(x) = xy = x(60- x) = 60x - x^2
