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The product of Layas’s age before 5 years and after 8 years is 30. Find the present age. |
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Answer» Let x be the present age of Laya (x – 5)(x + 8) = 30 x2 – 3x – 40 = 30, x2 – 3x – 70 = 0 \(x=\frac{-3\,\pm\sqrt{9\,+\,280}}{2}=\frac{-3\,\pm\,17}{2}=7,-10\) Present age of Laya = 7 |
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