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Illuminations: Algebra Technique

If x2 + y2 = 36, xy = 32, what is the positive value of x + y?

This brainteaser was written by Derrick Niederman.


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Algebra & Pre-Algebra
Middle School, High School
8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
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Illuminations: Algebra Technique

If x2 + y2 = 36, xy = 32, what is the positive value of x + y?

This brainteaser was written by Derrick Niederman.


Math Topics
Algebra & Pre-Algebra
Middle School, High School
8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Descriptions of PDFs

Problem and solution

What are you looking for?

Organization

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Website URL

Type of Resource

Activity Sheet
PDF File

Assigned Categories