Solve Quadratic Equation: Ratio of Two Cones' Radii

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The discussion focuses on determining the ratio of the radii of two cones, where the surface area of the first cone is twice that of the second, and the side length of the first cone is also twice that of the second. The equations provided include the surface area formulas for both cones, leading to the conclusion that the ratio of the radii is 4:1. Specifically, the equations used are πr1(r1 + s1) = 2πr2(r2 + s2) and the derived ratio r1/r2 = 4, factoring in the dimensions of the cones.

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Azis wants to make two cones using cartons. The surface area of the first cone is twice the second. The side length of the first cone is also twice the second. Determine the ratio of those cones' radius!

s1 = 2s2
L1 = 2L2
πr1(r1 + s1) = 2πr2(r2 + s2)
r1(r1 + 2s2) = 2r2(r2 + s2)

I was stuck with quadratic equations...
 
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Monoxdifly said:
Azis wants to make two cones using cartons. The surface area of the first cone is twice the second. The side length of the first cone is also twice the second. Determine the ratio of those cones' radius!

s1 = 2s2
L1 = 2L2
πr1(r1 + s1) = 2πr2(r2 + s2)
r1(r1 + 2s2) = 2r2(r2 + s2)

I was stuck with quadratic equations...
$A_1 = 2A_2 \implies \pi r_1 \cdot L_1 = 2\pi r_2 \cdot L_2 \implies \pi r_1 \cdot L_1 = 2\pi r_2 \cdot 2L_1 \implies \dfrac{r_1}{r_2} = 4$
 
But we must take into account the base area...
 

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