Problema Solution

The sum of the squars of two numbers is 180 and the difference of thier squars is 108. Find the two numbers

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x^2 + y^2 = 180

x^2 - y^2 = 108

adding the 2 equation:

2x^2 = 288

x^2 = 144

x = 12

y^2 = 36

y = 6