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The difference of two numbers is 5, Thier product is 14,find the numbers​

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Answer:

x = 7 and - 2

Explanation:

the difference of two numbers is 5, Thier product is 14,find the numbers​

x ( x - 5) = 14

=> x² - 5x = 14

=> x² - 5x - 14 = 0

=> x² - 7x + 2x - 14 = 0

=> x(x-7) + 2(x-7) = 0

=> (x-7) (x+2) = 0

x = 7 and - 2

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