Problema Solution
The product of two positive numbers is 750. The first number is 5 less than the second number. The equation
x(x – 5) = 750 can be used to find x, the value of the greater number.
What is the value of the greater number?
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x(x – 5) = 750
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x = 30
The greater number is 30.