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If x√3 + 2√y = √48 + √28 + √27 find x and y

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Solve the right side to end up with 2 sqrt7 + 7 sqrt3
Therefore x= 7 and y=7
 

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Solve the right side to end up with 2 sqrt7 + 7 sqrt3
Therefore x= 7 and y=7
I'm sure that was the intended answer.

However, as there is no requirement for x and y to be rational, there are actually an infinite number of solutions.
 

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