SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is 16 and the sum of their squares is 130. Using algebraic methods determine what are the numbers?
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Question 638455: The difference of two numbers is 16 and the sum of their squares is 130. Using algebraic methods determine what are the numbers?
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The difference of two numbers is 16 and the sum of their squares is 130. Using algebraic methods determine what are the numbers?
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let x=one of 2 numbers
let y=other number
..
x-y=16
x^2+y^2=130
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x=y+16
(y+16)^2+y^2=130
y^2+32y+256+y^2=130
2y^2+32y+126=0
y^2+16y+63=0
(y+7)(y+9)=0
y=-7
x=y+16=9
or
y=-9
x=y+16=7
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The two pairs of numbers are: (9 and-7) and (7 and-9)
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