The difference between two numbers is 5 and the difference between their squares is 65. Find the numbers.
Let us assume the two numbers be x and y, where x > y
So, according to question we have:
x – y = 5 …(i)
x2 – y2 = 65 …(ii)
Now, by dividing (ii) by (i) we get:
x + y = 13 …(iii)
Now, adding (i) and (ii) we get:
2x = 18
Putting the value of x in (iii), we get:
9 + y = 13
y = 13 – 9
y = 4
∴ The two numbers are 9 and 4