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 41. The sum of the two numbers is -9. Find the two numbers.

A. 4 and 5
B. -5 and 4 or -4 and 5
C. -5 and -4
D. -5 and -4 or 4 and 5


Answer: C

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