Two numbers add up to a fixed total of 100. If one number is x, write an expression for the other number, and then for the product of the two numbers.

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100 - x; x(100 - x). Since both add to 100, the other number is 100 - x. Their product is x times (100 - x) = x(100 - x).

Two numbers add up to a fixed total of 100.
If one number is $x$ , write an expression for the other number,
and then for the product of the two numbers.

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Two numbers add up to a fixed total of 100.If one number is x, write an expression for the other number,and then for the product of the two numbers.

Step-by-Step Solution

Master this chapter in 30 minutes a day.

More Class 6 Forming Expressions practice

Two numbers add up to a fixed total of 100.
If one number is $x$ , write an expression for the other number,
and then for the product of the two numbers.