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What 2 Numbers Equal 48 When Multiplied But Equal 46 When Subtracted?

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The smallest of the numbers is given by the solution to
   x(x+46) = 48
   x^2 + 46x = 48
   (x+23)^2 = 48 + 23^2
   x = -23 + √577
   x ≈ 1.020824
The two numbers are (√577)±23, approximately 1.020824 and 47.020824.

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