Advanced Math practice question

Answer: 5

The numbers are roots of n² − 13n + 36 = (n − 4)(n − 9) = 0: 4 and 9. Their difference is 5.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 4

4 is the smaller number.

If you answered 9

9 is the larger number.

If you answered 13

13 is the sum.

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