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Grade 12Algebra

the number of ordered pairs (x,y) of real numbers that atisfy the simultaneous equations
x+y2=x2+y=12 is

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8 Years agoGrade 12
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8 Years ago
x2– y2
 = x – y
(x – y)(x + y) = x – y
x = y or, x + y = 1
x + x2= 12
x = –4, 3
The required ordered pairs are (–4, –4), (3, 3), & two irrational roots from x2 – x – 11 = 0