SOLUTION: the sum of the squares of two numbers is 233 and one of the number is 3 less than twice the other number. find the number. give the solution of this equation in quadratic equation

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Hi

x^2 + (2x-3)^2 = 233

x^2 + 4x^2 - 12x + 9 = 233

5x^2 -12x -224 = 0   |format: a^2 + bx + c = 0



  

  

  x = -5.6, 8