Question 55
Let $x \lt y$ be positive real numbers such that
$$
\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{y} = 4 \quad \text{and} \quad \sqrt{x+2} + \sqrt{y+2} = 5
$$
Compute $x$.
$$
\sqrt{x} + \sqrt{y} = 4 \quad \text{and} \quad \sqrt{x+2} + \sqrt{y+2} = 5
$$
Compute $x$.
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