SOLUTION: The difference of square of two numbers is 2600. Find the numbersx

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Question 1041627: The difference of square of two numbers is 2600. Find the numbersx
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Y%5E2-X%5E2=2600
So choose any X and then,
Y%5E2=2600%2BX%5E2
Y=sqrt%282600%2BX%5E2%29
Example,
X=0
Y=10%2Asqrt%2826%29 and Y=-10%2Asqrt%2826%29