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9 August, 20:01

an integer is one more than four times another. if the product of the two integers is 39, then find the integers

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  1. 9 August, 20:16
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    Let's say the integers are x and y. x = 1 + 4y, as the problem says. The problem also says that x * y = 39.

    We can substitute 1 + 4y for x and get:

    (1 + 4y) * y = 39

    Distribute:

    y + 4y^2 = 39

    Subtract 39 from both sides:

    4y^2 + y - 39 = 0

    Factor:

    (4y + 13) * (y - 3) = 0

    Solve for y:

    y can equal - 13/4 or 3

    The problem says that y must be an integer, so we cross off - 13/4, giving us y = 3.

    Use y to solve for x:

    x = 1 + 4 * (3) = 13

    So, y = 3 and x = 13.
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