SOLUTION: 3 = a^2 - b^2 and 4 = 2ab, find a and b

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Question 1113734: 3 = a^2 - b^2 and 4 = 2ab, find a and b
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3 = a^2 - b^2 and 4 = 2ab, find a and b
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3 = a^2 - b^2
2 = ab
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By inspection (looking at it):
a = 2
b = 1
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a = -2
b = -1