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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 the value of x, the greater integer?

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xy=176

y=x-5


\implies x(x-5)=176\implies x^2-5x-176=(x+11)(x-16)=0

\implies x=-11, x=16

Since
x>0, we take
x=16, which means
y=16-5=11.
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Answer: X(X-5)=176

Step-by-step explanation: forgot but i did it right in the quiz

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