Solve the problem.
-The sum of the squares of two numbers is 89. The sum of the two numbers is 3. Find the two numbers.
A)-8 and -5; or 5 and 8
B)-5 and 8
C)-5 and 8; or -8 and 5
D)-8 and 5

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Let the two numbers be x and y. According to the given information, we have two equations: $x^2 + y^2 = 89$ and $x + y = 3$. Solving these simultaneously, we find that the numbers are -5 and 8.

Solve the Problem. -The Sum of the Squares of Two Numbers Is 89