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Two positive integers have a product of 72. One

integer is twice the other. What are the
integers?
Separate the answers with a comma.

User Furr
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Answer:

6 and 12

Explanation:

let one of the positive integers be replaced with X.

since the other intiger is twice the first one

The two integers will be x and 2x therefore since the product is equal to 72

X* 2X= 72

2X² = 72

X² = 36

X. = 6

2X = 12

User Max Chuquimia
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Answer:

12 and 6

Explanation:

12 times 6 is 72

the 12 is twice 12 which means that 6 and 12 is the answer

hope this helps

User Jlp
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