SOLUTION: One integer is five less then another. If the product of the number is 60, find the integers.

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Question 1026832: One integer is five less then another. If the product of the number is 60, find the integers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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One integer is five less then another. If the product of the numbers is 60, find the integers.
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Integer:: x
Other:: x-5
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Equation:
x(x-5) = 60
x^2 - 5x - 60 = 0
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x = [5 +- sqrt(25-4*-60)]/2
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x = [5 +- sqrt(265)]/2
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Note:: x is not an integer under the posted conditions.
Cheers,
Stan H.