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the sum of two numbers is 26. the product of the two numbers is 153. what are the two numbers

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 26. t h e p ro d u c t o f t h e tw o n u mb ers i s 153. w ha t a re t h e tw o n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 17, 9

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 26

x y = 153

x + y = 26, x y = 153 : (x = 17, y = 9 x = 9, y = 17)

Discard duplicated solutions

The numbers : 17, 9

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