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One number is 7 times another number. The product of the two numbers is 252. Find the two numbers.

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Explanation:

x =7y ----(1)

xy=252 ----(2)

(1) into (2):

(7y)(y) = 252


7 {y}^(2) = 252 \\ 7y = √(252)

7y=15.874....

y=2.27

y value into (1)

x= 7(2.268)

x=15.87

the two numbers are 15.87 and 2.27 (Ans)

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