We are given two numbers, say $x$ and $y$, with the conditions:

1. $(x + y)(x^2 + y^2) = 5500$
2. $(x - y)(x^2 - y^2) = 352$

Step 1: Use identities for sum and difference of squares

We know that:

• $x^2 + y^2 = (x + y)^2 - 2xy$
• $x^2 - y^2 = (x - y)(x + y)$

Now let's denote:

• $S = x + y$ (the sum of the two numbers)
• $D = x - y$ (the difference of the two numbers)
• $P = xy$ (the product of the two numbers)

Step 2: Simplify using the identities

For the first equation: $(x + y)(x^2 + y^2) = S \left( S^2 - 2P \right) = 5500$ For the second equation: $(x - y)(x^2 - y^2) = D(SD) = D^2 S = 352$

Now, we solve these two equations:

1. $S(S^2 - 2P) = 5500$
2. $D^2 S = 352$

Step 3: Solve the system

From the second equation, solve for $D^2$: $D^2 = \frac{352}{S}$

Substitute into the first equation: $S(S^2 - 2P) = 5500$ Now, solve this system for $S$, $D$, and $P$.

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