1. The sum of two numbers is 27 and their product is 50. Find the numbers Let one number be x Then the other number is SO x+ 5 = 2 *2 + 50 = 27x - Multiple the equation by x x-27x + 50 = 0 --- Arrange in standard for (x-25)(x-2) = 0 --- factor the polynomial (x-25) = 0 or (x-2) = 0 -- equate each factor to zero x = 25 or x = 2. ---- find x The numbers are 25 and 2 whose sum is 27 and their product is 50 QUESTIONS 1. What is the problem all about?