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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?
x2 + 5 = 176
x(x + 5) = 176
x(x – 5) = 176
x2 – 5 = 176
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x(x – 5) = 176
Reason: the greater integer is x and the smaller is x − 5, and their product is 176. (Solving gives x = 16.)
Reason: the greater integer is x and the smaller is x − 5, and their product is 176. (Solving gives x = 16.)
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