One number is three times another number

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Quadratic Equations · Quadratic Equations

Problem

One number is three times another number. The difference between their product and their sum is 4040. Using this information, answer the following: (i) Let the smaller number be xx. Express the larger number in terms of xx and set up an equation based on the given condition. (ii) Reduce the relation of part (i) to a quadratic equation and solve it completely. (iii) Hence, write the two numbers and verify that they satisfy the condition given in the question.

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