SOLUTION: Identify the variable and write an equation that describes the following situation. Two numbers differ by 8 and have a product of 23.
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Question 29349: Identify the variable and write an equation that describes the following situation. Two numbers differ by 8 and have a product of 23.
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let larger number be x
Let smaller number be y
difference is 8 --> x-y=8
product is 23 --> xy=23
jon.
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