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Divided 29 into two parts so that the sum of the squares of the parts is 425 . Find the value of each part.
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Divided 29 into two parts so that the sum of the squares of the parts is 425 . Find the value of each part.
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2021-08-01T06:49:33+00:00
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Equations
x + y = 29
x^2 + y^2 = 425
Solution
y = 29 – x
x^2 + (29 – x)^2 = 425
x^2 + (841 – 58x + x^2 ) = 425
x^2 – 58x + x^2 + 841 – 425 = 0
2x^2 – 58x +416 = 0
a = 2
b = – 58
c = 416
You get two answers that look valid
2x^2 – 58x + 416 = 0
x^2 – 29x + 208 = 0 This factors
(x – 16)(x – 13) = 0
x = 16
y = 13
Now check it
16^2 + 13^2 = ? 425
256 + 169 = 425