Solve Problems Using Systems of Nonlinear Equations

Multiple Choice

Solve Problems Using Systems of Nonlinear Equations
Let x represent one number and let y represent the other number. Use the given conditions to write a system of
nonlinear equations. Solve the system and find the numbers.
-The sum of the squares of two numbers is 74. The sum of the two numbers is 12. Find the two numbers.

A) 5 and 7
B) 5 and 7; -7 and -5C) -7 and -5D) -7 and 5; -5 and 7