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algebra intermediate
Problem
Let and be real numbers such that and are the roots of Enter the ordered pair
Solution
By Vieta's formulas, From the first equation, so
Expanding the second equation, we get Hence, and
Solving and we find and (Note that these values satisfy ) Therefore,
Expanding the second equation, we get Hence, and
Solving and we find and (Note that these values satisfy ) Therefore,
Final answer
(6,4)