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Question 280794: how do i start off solvin this problem.....
one number is 5 greater than another and has a product of 36.find the numbers
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = one number
y = another number
x = y+5 :: x is 5 greater than y
x*y = 36
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substitute x = y+5
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(y+5) * y = 36
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expand, collect, simplify, factor, solve...
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good luck!