Question

the difference between the two positive numbers is 5 and the sum of their squares is 73. Find the product of these numbers .

Answer 1

the product of no. is 24

Answer 2

let the numbers be x and y
x-y=5
x^2+y^2=73
(x-y)^2=x^2+y^2-2xy
25=73-2xy
-2xy=25-73
2xy=48
xy=24 Ans