Question

Two integers whose sum is 17 and product is 60

Answer 1

Answer:

let integers be x and y

x+y=17

xy=60

from the above,

x=60÷y

therefore,

60÷y+y=17

60+y2÷y=17

60+y2=17y

y2-17y+60=0

(y-12)(y-5)=0

y=12,5

if y=5,x=60/5=12

if y=12,x=60/12=5