The difference of the squares of two numbers is 157. The square of their difference is equal to 25. Find the greater number. A. 15 C. 25 8. 20 D. 18

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Problem 2AR: a. Twice M minus the square of P. b. The sum of A and B divided by the square root of D.
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The difference of the squares of two numbers is 157. The square of their difference is equal to 25. Find the greater number.

A. 15

C. 25

8. 20

D. 18

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