Solving a Quadratic Equation by Factorization Method
One integer i...
Question
One integer is two more than a second integer. The first integer added to four times the second is equal to 17. Find the values of the two integers.
A
2 and 4
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B
3 and 5
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C
4 and 6
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D
1 and 3
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Solution
The correct option is B3 and 5 Let the first integer be a, then the second integer will be a−2 We have a+4(a−2)=17⇒5a=25 Therefore ,a=5 and a−2=3 The two integers are 3 and 5.