SOLUTION: can u please help me solve this problem: two positive integers are in the ratio 1:3. if their sum is added to their product the result is 224. find the integers.

SOLUTION: can u please help me solve this problem: two positive integers are in the ratio 1:3. if their sum is added to their product the result is 224. find the integers.

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Question 106709: can u please help me solve this problem: two positive integers are in the ratio 1:3. if their sum is added to their product the result is 224. find the integers.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=first, so 3x=second ... 3x^2+4x=224 ... 3x^2+4x-224=0 ... (3x+28)(x-8)=0
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