A very tricky Cambridge University Admission Algebra Exam | Entrance Aptitude Test | Find x & y!!

[@johnshields3658]

The big problem with this is that it's too obvious upfront that it's going to involve 5 and 6.

[@markfischer5044]

Working from the thumbnail, I didn't assume x and y had to be distinct, so I also found the solutions x = y = (1 +/- 5 Sqrt(5) )/2 ≈ 6.09... and -5.09...

[@ellatifijalal]

There are 4 solutions to this problem not just 2.

[@velmanson]

Possible 4 outcomes (5,-6), (6,5), (-5,-6) & (-6,5) but only (5,-6) & (-6,5) will be true for Both

[@marcociot]

Complex ones?