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The sum of two numbers is 21. One of the numbers squared plus 1 is equal to the other number. Given that both numbers are positive, what are the two numbers?

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Answer:

4 and 17

Explanation:

4 because 4^2 is 16 + 1 = 17 and the other # is 17 because 21-4 is 17

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