Question

a number is 3 more than another number and the product of these two numbers is 40. find the possible pair of numbers. (with calculations)

Answer 1

-5 and -8 is a possibility

hope it helps

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be x , x+3

x(x+3) = 40

x^2 +3x -40 =0

x^2 +8x - 5x +(8×(-5)) =0

x= -8

x= -5.

possible pairs are (-8,-5),(5,8)