Solve the Problem. -The Sum of the Squares of Two Numbers Is 97

question 254

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The sum of the squares of two numbers is 97. The difference of the two numbers is -5. Find the twonumbers.

• A)4 and 9 or -9 and -4
• B)4and 9
• C)-9 and -4
• D)-4 and 9 or -9 and 4

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