The equation is
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Apply sum of the squares formula:
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Distribute terms using distributive property: a( b + c) = ab + ac.
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Subtract 28 from each side.
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Compare the equation with
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a = 4, b = 24 and c = 64.
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(Replace a with 4, b with 24, and c with 64)



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The solutions are
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