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 10. The difference of the two numbers is 4. Find the two numbers.

A) -3 and 1; -1 and 3
B) -3 and 1
C) -1 and 3
D) -3 and -1; 1 and 3