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One number is 5 greater than another number. The product of the numbers is 36. Find the numbers.

Solution

O n e n u mb er i s 5 g re a t er t han an o t h er n u mb er . T h e p ro d u c t o f t h e n u mb ers i s 36. F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 9, 4 or - 4, - 9

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 5 + y

x y = 36

x = 5 + y, x y = 36 : (x = 9, y = 4 x = - 4, y = - 9)

The numbers : 9, 4 or - 4, - 9

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