Alicia S.

asked • 08/20/18

A positive real number is 2 less than another. When 4 times the larger is added to the square of the smaller, the result is 49. Find the numbers.

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Lauren H. answered • 08/20/18

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A positive real number is 2 less than another
 
x = y - 2
 
When 4 times the larger is added to the square of the smaller, the result is 49
 
4y + x^2 = 49
 
Use equation 1 to solve for one of the unknowns.  Then substitute that expression into the second equation and solve.
 
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Alicia S.

No I do not understand. 
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08/20/18

Gretta L.

How do I solve for the other number?
 
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