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Two positive integers differ by 9. If the squares of the integers are added, the result is 125. Find

the two integers.

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Answer:

x - y =9

x^2 + y^2 = 125

2^2 + 11^2 = 125

11-2 = 9

Thus, the two numbers are 2 & 11.

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