To find the maximum number of identical packs we see we have 72 pencils and 24 calculators.
This involves discovering the largest number that divides both 72 and 24 evenly,
which is known as the GCM or greatest common multiplier.
To determine the GCM, factor 72 into primes and group them:
72=2 times 2 times 2 times 3 times 3
24=2 times 2 times 2 times 3
Thus, the common grouping is 2 times 2 times 2 times 3, equating to 24.
Therefore, the maximum number of packs is 24.
For pencils:
72 divided by 24=3
Resulting in 3 pencils per pack.
For calculators:
24 divided by 24=1
So, 1 calculator per pack.
The outcome is 3 pencils and 1 calculator in each pack.
Answer:
Detailed solution:
Given:
The problem to solve is:
Convert the equation into the standard quadratic form 
, where 
represent constants.
So, by adding 
to both sides, we get:
Note that 
.
The roots of this quadratic are found by applying the quadratic formula given as:
Substitute into the formula and calculate for 
.
Hence, the roots are:
In the ratio of miles traveled, Mr. Storey and Mrs. Storey's journey is represented as mr: mrs = 3: 1. The total of these ratio units equals 4 (3+1), which means each unit corresponds to 3200 divided by 4, resulting in 800 miles. Mr. Storey drove 3 multiplied by 800, equating to 2400 miles, while Mrs. Storey drove 1 multiplied by 800, totaling 800 miles.
