SOLUTION: If x and y are positive integers , x+y<15,and x>5, what is the greatest possible value of x � y ?

Question 303135: If x and y are positive integers , x+y<15,and x>5, what is the greatest possible value of x � y ?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Graph the bounding region.

has a maximum when x is at its greatest value and y is at its least value.
Choose the greatest integer and corresponding least integer value within the bounded region.

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