Hi,

The smaller of two numbers is 4 less than the larger.

Question states*** sum of their squares is 58

 x^2 + (x-4)^2 = 58

 x^2 + x^2 - 8x + 16 = 58   

2x^2 -8x -42 = 0

 x^2 - 4x - 21 = 0

solve by factoring:  

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