SOLUTION: The difference of the squares of two positive numbers is 45. The square of the smaller number is four times the larger number. Find the numbers
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Question 608394: The difference of the squares of two positive numbers is 45. The square of the smaller number is four times the larger number. Find the numbers
Answer by flame8855(424) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 - y^2 = 45
y^2 = 4x
x^2 -4x=45
x= 9
y = 4
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