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15 June, 00:32

One positive integer is 4 less than twice another. The sum of their squares is 100. Find the integers.

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  1. 15 June, 00:43
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    x = 8, y = 6

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let positive integer = x

    another = y

    x = 2y-4

    x^2 + y^2 = 100

    (2y-4) ^2 + y^2 = 100

    4y^2 - 16 y + 16 + y^2 = 100

    5y^2 - 16 y + 16 - 100 = 0

    5y^2 - 16y - 84 = 0

    (5y + 14) (y - 6) = 0

    5y = - 14 or y = 6

    positive so we can ingnore 5y = - 14

    y = 6 in x = 2y - 4,

    x = 12-4

    x = 8

    so, y = 6

    x = 8
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