SOLUTION: one number exceeds another number by 2 and the product of the two numbers is 143. Find the numbers
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Question 21903: one number exceeds another number by 2 and the product of the two numbers is 143. Find the numbers
Answer by algebrapro18(249) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
well create a system of equations to represent the situation
x+2=y
xy=143
now solve the system
xy=143
x(x+2)=143
x^2+2x=143
x^2+2x-143=0
(x+13)(x-11)=0
x+13=0
x = -13
x-11 = 0
x = 11
y=x+2
y=-13+2
y=-11
y=x+2
y=11+2
y=13
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