Determine all possible pair(s) (x,y) of real numbers that satisfy this set of equations:

x+y = 23, and:

√(x² + 12*y) + √(y² + 12*x) = 33

*** For an extra challenge, solve this puzzle without the aid of an online equation solver or a computer program.

(10, 13) and (13, 10)

Posted by Math Man on 2011-01-16 23:06:45