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If (a, b) is the solution to the system of equations shown above, and a and b are integers, then what is the value of a+b?

If you are solving y2+2y=48 by completing the square, the next line would be y2 + 2y - 48 = 0 y2 + 2y + 4 = 52 y2 + 2y +1 = 49

Two technicians are discussing how to test a car's exhaust by holding a small piece of paper within an inch of the tailpipe mouth. technician a says that if the paper is vibrating due to a "puffing" output from the tailpipe, this signals a smoothly running engine. technician b says that if the paper is being drawn toward the tailpipe, this could indicate burned exhaust valves. who is correct? a. technician b b. both technicians a and b c. technician a d. neither technicians a or b