Respuesta :
Answer:
A) 90
Step-by-step explanation:
"The sum of two integers is 23" becomes
a + b = 23
"the positive difference of the same two integers is 13" becomes
a - b = 13 (difference means subtract)
Now solve the system..
a + b = 23
a - b = 13 *use addition or elimination method, since b has opposite coefficients...
2a = 36 ( we add the two equations together)
a = 18 (divide by 2 on both sides)
Since a = 18, 18 + b = 23, gives us b = 5. (18 + 5 = 23)
ab = (18)(5) = 90
Answer: A) 90
Let one integer is = x.
Sum of them is 23. So the other integer is (23 - x).
Given: Difference = 13.
So,
[tex]x-(23-x)=13\\ x-23+x=13\\ 2x=36\\ x=18[/tex]
So the other number is = 23 - x = 23 - 18 = 5.
So the product = 18*5=90
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