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The sum of two numbers is 437 and their product is 21982. Find the numbers.
- A399 and 38
- B295 and 142
- C58 and 379
- D323 and 114
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Let the two numbers be x and y
x + y = 437
xy = 21982
(x - y)2 = (x+y)2 - 4xy
(x - y)2 = 103041
(x - y) = 321
By solving we get x = 379 and y = 58.
x + y = 437
xy = 21982
(x - y)2 = (x+y)2 - 4xy
(x - y)2 = 103041
(x - y) = 321
By solving we get x = 379 and y = 58.