Math Help - Finding the two numbers... (check my work)

1. Finding the two numbers... (check my work)

Hey, everyone!

I'm having a little trouble with this one... I'm pretty sure I'm missing something, though. Here's the problem:

"The product of two numbers is 407. One of the numbers is three times the other number, augmented by four. Find the sum of the two numbers."

So, I chose $x$ and $y$ as my numbers and this is what I got, based on the description:

$x$
$y=3x+4$

When multiplied, you get 407

$xy=407$

So, I substitute and simplify:

$x(3x+4)=407$
$3x^2+4x=407$
$3x^2+4x-407=0$
$(3x+37)(x-11)=0$

$x=-\frac{3}{37}, 11$

I'm assuming the solution I should choose is the 11, right?

Now, substituting for $x=11$

$y=3x+4$
$y=3(11)+4$
$y=37$

$37 + 11 = 48$

Thoughts?

2. Re: Finding the two numbers... (check my work)

You will have to show BOTH possible sets of solutions.

3. Re: Finding the two numbers... (check my work)

Originally Posted by Prove It
You will have to show BOTH possible sets of solutions.
So, it's just a matter of plugging in the other solution, too? Is what I've done correct, then?

Thank you so much!!