Solve. -The Sum of Two Numbers Is 17, and the Sum

question 83

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-The sum of two numbers is 17, and the sum of their squares is 145. Find the numbers.

• A) 8 and 9
• B) -8 and 9
• C) -8 and -9
• D) 17 and 0

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Definitions:

Quantitative Variables

Variables that are measured on a numeric scale and can have an infinite number of values.

Scatter Diagram

A graphical representation of the relationship between two quantitative variables, with data points plotted on a two-dimensional plane.

Frequency Distribution

A summary of how often various outcomes occur in a sample of data, usually presented in a table or graph.

Percent Frequency Distribution

A representation of how many times data values occur, relative to the total dataset, expressed as a percentage.