SOLUTION: the ratio of two numbers is 7 to 3 and the sum of their squares is 232. what is the number.
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Question 766014: the ratio of two numbers is 7 to 3 and the sum of their squares is 232. what is the number.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hence
Substitute into
Then solve the quadratic for 
. Don't forget: Quadratics have two roots. Then substitue the values back into 
and calculate 
John
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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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