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If we complete the square after bringing the <math>x</math> and <math>y</math> terms to the other side, we get <math>(x-5)^2 + (y+3)^2 = 0</math>. Squares of real numbers are nonnegative, so we need both <math>(x-5)^2</math> and <math>(y+3)^2</math> to be <math>0</math>. This obviously only happens when <math>x = 5</math> and <math>y = -3</math>. <math>x+y = 5 + (-3) = \boxed{\textbf{(B) }2}</math> | If we complete the square after bringing the <math>x</math> and <math>y</math> terms to the other side, we get <math>(x-5)^2 + (y+3)^2 = 0</math>. Squares of real numbers are nonnegative, so we need both <math>(x-5)^2</math> and <math>(y+3)^2</math> to be <math>0</math>. This obviously only happens when <math>x = 5</math> and <math>y = -3</math>. <math>x+y = 5 + (-3) = \boxed{\textbf{(B) }2}</math> | ||
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Revision as of 18:03, 22 February 2013
Problem
Real numbers and satisfy the equation . What is ?
Solution
If we complete the square after bringing the and terms to the other side, we get . Squares of real numbers are nonnegative, so we need both and to be . This obviously only happens when and .
See also
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