One integer is 4 less than another. The sum of their square is 40. Find the intergers.

Answer 1

(x+4)^2 + x^2 = 40

2x^2 + 8x - 24 = 0

x^2 + 4x -12 = 0

(x+6)(x-2) = 0

x = 2, -6

the numbers are 2 and 6

or -6 and -2