SOLUTION: Suppose that the system of equations x^2 - y = a and y - x = b has exactly one solution for x, then what is this value for x?

SOLUTION: Suppose that the system of equations x^2 - y = a and y - x = b has exactly one solution for x, then what is this value for x?

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Question 1150728: Suppose that the system of equations x^2 - y = a and y - x = b has exactly one solution for x, then what is this value for x?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If you want one solution only, expect that discriminant is 0.
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