Product - quadratic equation

Product of two numbers is 900. If we increase lowest number by 2 then product will increase by 150. Determine both numbers.

Correct result:

x =  75
y =  12

Solution:

xy=900 x(y+2)=900+150 xy+2x=900+150 2x=150 x=75
y=900/x=12

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