Solve the Problem. -The Sum of the Squares of Two Numbers Is 20

question 113

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The sum of the squares of two numbers is 20. The sum of the two numbers is -6. Find the two numbers.

• A) -4 and -2
• B) -2 and 4; or -4 and 2
• C) 2 and 4
• D) -4 and -2; or 2 and 4

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