Let x and y be two positive numbers whose sum is 175. Determine the values of x and y such that (x+3) and (y + 4) will give a maximum product.

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Let x and y be two positive numbers whose sum is 175. Determine the values of x and y
such that (x+3) and (y + 4) will give a maximum product.
Transcribed Image Text:Let x and y be two positive numbers whose sum is 175. Determine the values of x and y such that (x+3) and (y + 4) will give a maximum product.
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