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The difference of two positive numbers is 6. Their product is 216. Find the numbers. |
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Answer» Let the numbers be x, x + 6 Products : x (x+6) = 216 x2 + 6x = 216 x2 + 6x + 9 = 216 + 9 = 225 (x + 3)2 = 225 x + 3 = 15 x = 15 – 3 = 12 Numbers : 12, 18 |
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