Solve the Problem. -The Sum of the Squares of Two Numbers Is 85

question 25

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The sum of the squares of two numbers is 85. The sum of the two numbers is 13. Find the two numbers.

• A) -7 and -6
• B) -7 and 6; or -6 and 7
• C) 6 and 7; or -7 and -6
• D) 6 and 7

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