The larger of 2 positive integers is 5 more than twice the smaller integer The product of the integers is 52 find the integers?

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2026-03-21 09:25

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y=2x+5

xy=52

x(2x+5)=52

2x2+5x-52=0

(2x+13)(x-4)=0

x=-6.5 or x=4

Since you specified positive integers, x=4.

y=2*4+5=13

So, the two numbers are 13 and 4.

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