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25 March, 15:46

One positive integer is 5 less than another. the product of the two integers is 36. what are the integers?

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  1. 25 March, 15:49
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    let the numbers be x and (x-5)

    x (x-5) = 36

    x^2-5x-36=0

    solving the equation we get

    x=9 and x = - 4

    now find out the integers
  2. 25 March, 16:15
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    1st number = x

    2nd number = x-5

    x * (x-5) = 36

    x^2-5x = 36

    x^2 - 5x-36 = 0

    factor the polynomial:

    (x-9) (x+4)

    9-9 = 0, - 4 + 4 = 0

    so x = 9 or - 4

    the question states a positive number

    so x = 9

    the 2 numbers are 9 and 4
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