Question 761189
One number is 4 greater than another.
  x  and x + 4
The product
  x(x + 4)
is 2 less than the lesser number.
    x - 2

   x(x + 4) = x - 2
    x^2 + 4x = x - 2
Collect like terms
    x^2 + 4x - x + 2 = 0
    x^2 + 3x + 2 = 0
   (x + 2)(x + 1) = 0
So, x = -1 or -2
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