Problem:
The sum of the product and the sum of two integers is . The difference between the product and the sum of these integers is . Find the integers.
Problem:
The sum of the product and the sum of two integers is . The difference between the product and the sum of these integers is . Find the integers.
Solution:
Let the two integers be and .
Let (sum), (product).
We are given:
(1)
(2)
Add (1) and (2):
Now substitute into (1):
So , .
The integers are the roots of the equation:
Solve for :
So or
Therefore, the integers are and .