SOLUTION: the products of an even and an odd number that differ by 3 is 304 . Find the two numbers

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Question 646058: the products of an even and an odd number that differ by 3 is 304 . Find the two numbers
Found 2 solutions by sachi, Alan3354:
Answer by sachi(548) About Me  (Show Source):
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let the two nos are x & x+3
so x(x+3)=304
or x^2+3x-304=0
or x^2+19x-16x-304=0
or x(x+19)-16(x+19)=0
or (x+19)(x-16)=0
or x=-19 or 16
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the products of an even and an odd number that differ by 3 is 304 . Find the two numbers
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Factor 304
304 = 16*19
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If you make some equations, you still have to factor 304, just do that.