Two positive integers have a product of 176. One integer is 5 less than the other integer. Which equation can be used to find th

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natta225 [31]

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Two positive integers have a product of 176. One integer is 5 less than the other integer. Which equation can be used to find th

e value of x, the greater integer?
x2 + 5 = 176
x(x + 5) = 176
x(x – 5) = 176
x2 – 5 = 176

Mathematics

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nlexa [21] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-30T06:18:31+03:00

nlexa [21]3 years ago

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Answer:

x(x-5)=176

Step-by-step explanation:

If x is meant to be the greater integer, then it only makes sense to subtract five from it in order to find the value of the second integer, then multiplying them together