Solve Problems Using Systems of Nonlinear Equations

question 102

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 difference between the squares of two numbers is 7. Twice the square of the second number subtracted from the square of the first number is -2. Find the numbers.

• A)4 and 3; -4 and 3; 4 and -3; -4 and -3
• B)4 and 3
• C)4 and 3; -4 and -3
• D)4 and 3; -4 and 3; 4 and -3

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