You can solve this by solving the equation:
x2 + 9x - 144 = 0
This has solutions which are approximately
8.316
and
-17.316
For exact answers, you could enter the coefficients into the quadratic equation.
An equivalent solution comes from the equation -x2 - 9x + 144 = 0, giving
-8.316 and 17.316 as the answer. You can arrive at the quadratic equation in two different ways, depending on the substitution you use.
189
144 negative x negative = positive
They are: 2*2*2*2*3*3 = 144
144 and 126
-137
189
288
144 negative x negative = positive
289
They are: 2*2*2*2*3*3 = 144
They are: 9 and 16
144 and 126
-137
First, multiply the top numbers: 32x15=480 Then multiply the bottom numbers 12x12=144 Then put the product of the top numbers of the product of the bottom numbers: 480/144 Then reduce! 10/3
Well, isn't that just a happy little math problem! The two numbers you're looking for are 12 and 12. They add up to 24 and when you multiply them together, you get 144. Just like painting a beautiful landscape, sometimes all it takes is a bit of patience and a gentle touch to find the right answer.
Well, darling, the two numbers that will multiply to give you 144 are 12 and 12. It's as simple as that. No need to complicate things - math can be a breeze if you just keep it straight and to the point.
Positive and negative roots, eg 12 x 12 = 144 and -12 x -12 = 144