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
