#find the original price

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jovial ivy Jan 2, 2023, 9:05 AM

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and q57

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for q56 I started out with (x+2)(y-3)=120

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but not sure what to do next

proud gull Jan 2, 2023, 9:20 AM

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x * y = 120

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then, 2y - 3x = 0

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then y = (3/2)x

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then (3/2)x^2 = 120

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But I'm not sure

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catThink

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Because could be 2 * (y - 3) = 120

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In that case, y = 63

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The price is 63