What multiplies to 60 and adds to 17?

To find two numbers that multiply to 60 and add up to 17, we can start by listing the factor pairs of 60:

  • 1 and 60
  • 2 and 30
  • 3 and 20
  • 4 and 15
  • 5 and 12
  • 6 and 10

Next, we look at each factor pair to see which pair adds up to 17:

  • 1 + 60 = 61
  • 2 + 30 = 32
  • 3 + 20 = 23
  • 4 + 15 = 19
  • 5 + 12 = 17

We find that the pair 5 and 12 both multiplies to 60 and adds up to 17. Therefore, the two numbers you are looking for are:

  • 5
  • 12

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