Question

pls tell answer
it's from chapter Algeabric expression ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the smaller number be x. Then,

Square of larger number = 18x

Square of the smaller number = x2

Therefore,

x2+18x=208

x2+18x−208=0

(x+26)(x−8)=0

x=8,−26

But, the numbers are positive.

So, x=8

Hence, the numbers are 8 and 12.