SOLUTION: The sum of 2 numbers is 15 and their difference is 6. Find the difference of their squares.

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Question 1144450: The sum of 2 numbers is 15 and their difference is 6.
Find the difference of their squares.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of 2 numbers is 15 and their difference is 6.
Find the difference of their squares.
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a^2 - b^2 = (a-b)*(a+b) = 90

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