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


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