SOLUTION: Find two positive numbers such that their difference is equal to 3 and the sum of their squares is equal to 29

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Question 1087937: Find two positive numbers such that their difference is equal to 3 and the sum of their squares is equal to 29
Answer by ikleyn(52814) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 and 2.

It is easier to solve it mentally (by guessing) than analytically.