1955 AHSME Problems/Problem 43
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Problem 43
The pairs of values of and that are the common solutions of the equations and are:
Solution
Graph the two equations. produces a parabola with vertex while produces a hyperbola. They intersect at the point
This makes one real solution. Only one answer choice has 1 real solution listed, so the answer is
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