Hi,

the sum of two number is 3

Let x and (3-x) represent the numbers

Question states***

 x^2 + (3-x)^2 = 12

 x^2 + 9 -6x + x^2 = 12

 2x^2 - 6x -3 = 0

  

  

product of these numbers:

  

  (36 -60)/16 = -24/16 = -3/2 

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