SOLUTION: the difference between two numbers is 3. If the square of the smaller number is equal to four times of the larger number, find the two numbers. P.S I really appreciate your help

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Question 970018: the difference between two numbers is 3. If the square of the smaller number is equal to four times of the larger number, find the two numbers.
P.S I really appreciate your help:)
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 & 4
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x - y = 3
x = 4y
4y - y = 3
3y = 3
y = 1
x = 4