SOLUTION: Two numbers, a+b, have the sum of 17. The product of these numbers, ab, is 60. What numbers are a and b?

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Question 877146: Two numbers, a+b, have the sum of 17. The product of these numbers, ab, is 60. What numbers are a and b?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Try pairs of factors of 60.
Find 2 that add to 17.