A positive real number is 4 less than another. When 8 times the larger is added to the square of the smaller, the result is 96. Find the numbers.

A positive real number is 4 less than another.

So, the other number is a - 4

When 8 times the larger is added to the square of the smaller, the result is 96.

As a is positive, there is only one solution which is.

=4\square root of (5)

i think it's either c or d

step-by-step explanation: the entire question is extremely odd. 04 obviously refers to the interest rate. honestly i will say the answer is c. because the (2 x 12) part would mean it's compounded semiannually. i'll say choose c.

d

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