Question

The difference between two positive numbers is 7 and the square of their sum is 225.fin the two numbers.

Answer 1

102 and 109

Explanation:

create an equation to solve:

(x-7) + x = 225

2x -7 = 225

+7 +7 add 7 to both sides

2x = 218

2 2 divide both sides by 2

x = 109

109 is the first number

then you solve for the other number

x-7= ?

109 - 7 = 102

102 is the 2nd number