Question 808221
the difference of the square of 2 numbers is 580 and their sum is 58 . what is the difference between the two numbers.

let the numbers be x & y

{{{x^2-y^2=580}}}

x+y=58

{{{x^2-y^2=580}}}

(x+y)(x-y)=580

58*(x-y)=580

x-y=580/58

x-y = 10