Question

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?

Answer 1

Answer with explanation:

Product of two positive Integer = 176

Let one integer that is larger integer = x

Another Integer,that is smaller Integer = x -5

The above statement in terms of equation can be written as:

`x * (x-5)=176`

This equation can be used to find the value of x, the greater integer.