Question

The product of two integers is 9 less than 54. If one of the integer is -5, find the other integer.


Please give explanation

Answer 1

Answer:

let the two integers be X and Y

according to the question the product of two integers X and Y is 9 less than 54

let the first integer be x

so x = - 5

X ×Y= 9-54

X×Y=45

-5×Y=45

Y=45/-5

Y= -9