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.