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One number exceeds another by 5, and their product is 84. Find all possible numbers that satisfy the requirements

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If one number is x then the other is x+5. Then x(x+5) = 84.
X^2 + 5x - 84 = 0
(X - 7)(x + 12) = 0
X = 7 or x = -12.
So, the possible numbers are
1. 7 and 12.
2. -12 and -7.


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