Solving Momentum and Kinetic Energy Relations

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


I have gotten these problems wrong too many times. I know that I have to apply both the conservations of momentum and kinetic energy, but for some reason I can't come up with the right answer.

m1=21.3g v1=24.6cm/s
m2=11.6g v2=11.3cm/s

I don't know how to solve these relations with two unknowns. I've tried using substitution from the kinetic energy equation, but I still got it wrong for some reason. Any help for a desperate physics student?​
 
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Anyone know where I'm going wrong?
 
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