Question 32
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The sum of two numbers is 9 and the difference of their squares is 27. What is the larger number?
- A 6 Correct
- B 3
- C 5
- D 7
Correct Answer: Option A
a² − b² = (a + b)(a − b) = 27
9(a − b) = 27 → a − b = 3
Larger = (9 + 3) ÷ 2 = 6
Answer: 6
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