Solve the Problem. -The Sum of the Squares of Two Numbers Is 52

question 37

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The sum of the squares of two numbers is 52. The difference of the two numbers is 10. Find the two numbers.

• A) -6 and 4
• B) -6 and -4; or 4 and 6
• C) -4 and 6
• D) -4 and 6; or -6 and 4

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