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2. Two positive numbers differ by 4 and their product is 192. Find the

numbers.

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User Tarion
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Answer:

12 and 16

Explanation:

Let the first number = x

the second number = x + 4 (since the difference between the numbers is 4)

x * (x+4) = 192 (product of the 2 numbers is 192)

x^2 + 4x -192 = 0

(x-12)(x-16) = 0

x = 12 or x = 16

Therefore the 2 numbers are 12 and 16

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