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a) A positive number is divided into two parts, such that the sum of the squares of the two parts is 208. The square of the larger part is 8 times the smaller part. Taking x as the smaller part of the two parts, find the number. b) Solve the following quadratic equation and give the answer correct to two significant figures: 4x2−7x+2=0 [6 MARKS]

Answer» a) A positive number is divided into two parts, such that the sum of the squares of the two parts is 208. The square of the larger part is 8 times the smaller part. Taking x as the smaller part of the two parts, find the number.

b) Solve the following quadratic equation and give the answer correct to two significant figures:
4x27x+2=0
[6 MARKS]


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