SOLUTION: the larger of two positive numbers is 5 more than the smaller. the product of the number is 36. find the number
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Question 31185: the larger of two positive numbers is 5 more than the smaller. the product of the number is 36. find the number
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the smaller positive number be x
Let the larger positive number be x+5
(x)(x+5)=36
a=1, b=5, c=-36
--> simplfy and reomve the negative:
x=4
4+5=9
Hence, the two numbers are 4 and 9.
Paul.
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