SOLUTION: one number is three less than twice another. the sum of their squares is 74. find the number
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Question 354682: one number is three less than twice another. the sum of their squares is 74. find the number
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
HI,
Let n be and (2n - 3) represent the numbers
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questions states***
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expand & simplify
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using quadratic formula to solve
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n = -2.6 (does not qualify as the sum of the squares being 74 )
n = 5
*(2n - 3)= 7
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check your answer
25 + 49 = 74
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