Solve Problems Using Systems of Nonlinear Equations

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Multiple Choice

Solve Problems Using Systems of Nonlinear Equations
Let x represent one number and let y represent the other number. Use the given conditions to write a system of
nonlinear equations. Solve the system and find the numbers.
-The sum of the squares of two numbers is 10. The difference of the two numbers is 4. Find the two numbers.

• A)-3 and 1; -1 and 3
• B)-3 and 1
• C)-1 and 3
• D)-3 and -1; 1 and 3

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