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JAMB Mathematics 2010 Objective — Question 16

Question 16 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Solve for x and y if x-y=2 and x^2-y^2=8.

A. (-3,-1)
B. (1,3)
C. (-1,3)
D. (3,1)Correct

Explanation

(x+y)(x-y)=8. Since x-y=2, x+y=4. Solving simultaneously: x=3, y=1.

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