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If two numbers differ by 2 and their product is 360. then find the number

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Answer:

x(x - 2) = 360

x² - 2x = 360

x² - 2x + 1 = 361

(x - 1)² = 361

x - 1 = ±19

x = 1 ± 19

The numbers are 18 and 20, or -20 and -18.

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