he sum of positive integers b and h is 34. If their difference is 8, what is the value of bh ?

Question

I need help with this cause I don't know how to do it and I need it relatively fast.

Answer 1

Set equations using the information.

 

b + h = 34                 eq1

b - h = 8                    eq2

 

Add the equations to eliminate the h terms.

 

2b = 42

 

  b = 21

 

 

Then substitute this value of b into eq1 to solve for h.  Then when you have h, find bh. Can you finish the rest?