Problem

1987 AIME Problem 15

Squares S_1 and S_2 are inscribed in right triangle ABC, as shown in the figures below. Find AC + CB if area (S_1) = 441 and area (S_2) = 440.

AIME 1987 Problem 15.png

Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034


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