The sum of two numbers is 37 and the difference of their

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The sum of two numbers is 37 and the difference of their squares is 185. then the difference between the two numbers is :

Let the numbers be x and y
where x > y.
According to the question,
x + y = 37
and
x² − y² = 185
⇒ (x + y) (x – y) = 185
⇒ 37 (x – y) = 185

⇒ x – y =	185	= 5
	37