Question

Divide 17 into two parts such that the difference of their square is 17.

Answer 1

Let the numbers be x, 17-x

According to problem,

(17-x)^2 - x^2 = 17

289+x^2 - 34x - x^2 = 17

289 - 34x = 17

289-17= 34x

272=34x

x= 8

Therefore, numbers are 8, 9

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