Solve the Problem. -The Sum of the Squares of Two Numbers Is 89

question 88

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The sum of the squares of two numbers is 89. The sum of the two numbers is 3. Find the two numbers.

• A)-8 and -5; or 5 and 8
• B)-5 and 8
• C)-5 and 8; or -8 and 5
• D)-8 and 5

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