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5. One positive number is 3 greater than another positive number. When 12 is added to the square of the smaller number, the result is the same as four times the larger number. Find the two numbers.​

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Answer:

4, 7

Step-by-step explanation:

x = y + 3

y² + 12 = 4x

using the first equation in the second

y² + 12 = 4(y + 3) = 4y + 12

y² = 4y

y = 4

x = y + 3 = 4 + 3 = 7

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