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Sum of Two Squares

Warm Up for Algebra Students (SAT-Type)

Sum of the areas of two squares = 60
Sum of their perimeters = 40.

If sides of the squares are \(x\) & \(y\), \(xy=?\)

(1) Is it a good idea to test integer values first?

(2) Prob asks for \(xy\) instead of \(x\) and \(y\). Can you guess why?


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