SOLUTION: An integer is four less than twice another. If the product of the two integers is 70, one pair of integers that will satisfy the problem is _________.
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Question 942486: An integer is four less than twice another. If the product of the two integers is 70, one pair of integers that will satisfy the problem is _________.
I just can't seem to comprehend word problems please and thank you Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! An integer is just a counting number, but it can
be + or -
Let the integers be and
given:
(1)
(2)
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Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2) ( by looking at it )
Now find
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
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7 and 10 are solutions
check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
OK
Note that will also work. Just find the same way, and you have another solution
Hope this helps
