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X*Y=24
X-Y=5
X=Y+5
(Y+5)*Y=24
Y^2+5*Y-24=0
D=5*5+4*24=121
Y=(-5+-sqrt(121))/2 = 6/2=3
X=3+5=8
Second degree equation baby ! That`s how you do it mathematically.
Aurel
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