Solve the problem.The difference of two numbers is 5 and the difference of their squares is 55. Find the numbers.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


8 and 3

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A. even B. odd C. neither

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Multiply the polynomials and simplify by combining like terms.(x2 + x - 2)(x2 + x - 7) 

A. x4 + x3 + 10x2 + 9x + 14 B. x4 + 2x3 + 9x2 + 5x + 14 C. x4 + 2x3 - 8x2 - 9x + 14 D. x4 + x3 - 9x2 - 9x + 14

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Translate the problem to a system of equations and then solve.The sum of two numbers is 76. The larger number is three times the smaller number. Find the numbers.

A. 60, 16 B. 17, 51 C. 19, 57 D. 17, 59

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Find the amount of sales tax or tax rate and the total cost. Round money answers to the nearest cent if necessary.Amount of sale: $990  Amount of tax: $84.15

A. 0.85%, $1074.15 B. 8.5%, $1074.15  C. 9.5%, $1074.15  D. 10.5%, $1074.15 

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