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4-78.

Copy and complete each of the Diamond Problems below. The pattern used in the Diamond Problems is shown below.

Generic Diamond Problem. One number, X, is located on the left side. The second number, Y, is located on the right side.  The bottom number is the sum of the two numbers, X and Y. The top number is the product of the two numbers, X and Y.

  1. What two numbers have a product of and a sum of ? You may have to use a guess and check method.

  1. What is the product and sum of and ?

  1. See part (a).