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?
Answer
A
x squared plus 5 is equal to 176
B
x squared minus 5 is equal to 176
C
x times open paren x plus 5 close paren is equal to 176
D
x times open paren x minus 5 close paren is equal to 176
Explanation
Let x be the greater integer. Since the other integer is 5 less, it is x − 5. Their product is 176, so the equation is x(x − 5) = 176, which is choice D.
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