Question 8 • Common Core Algebra I 2014 - MA3109 B-CR
Since the lesser number is x and the greater is 2x, the equation is x(2x) = 1,800. Thus 2x² = 1,800, so x² = 900 and the positive solution is x = 30. The lesser number is 30, choice B.
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