Mathematics
If x + y = 10 and xy = 21, find 2(x2 + y2).
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Answer
We know that,
(x + y)2 = x2 + 2xy + y2
⇒ x2 + y2 = (x + y)2 - 2xy.
⇒ 2(x2 + y2) = 2[(x + y)2 - 2xy]
Substituting values we get,
⇒ 2(x2 + y2) = 2[(10)2 - 2 × 21]
⇒ 2(x2 + y2) = 2(100 - 42)
⇒ 2(x2 + y2) = 2 × 58
⇒ 2(x2 + y2) = 116.
Hence, 2(x2 + y2) = 116.
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