Q:
The difference of squares of two numbers is 180. The square of the smaller number is 8 times the larger number. Find two numbers.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: D) -12 & 18
Explanation: Given, difference of the squares of two numbers is 180.
= k2 - l2 - 180
Also, square of the smaller number is 8 times the larger.
= l2 = 8k
Thus, k2 - 8a - 180 = 0
k2 – 18k + 10k - 180 = 0
→ k(k - 18) + 10(k – 18) = 0
= (k + 10)(k – 18) = 0
→ k = -10, 18
Thus, the other number is
324 - 180 = l2
→ Numbers are 12, 18 or -12, 18.
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