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If x+y=10 and xy=12, find the value of x
2
−xy+y
2
.

  1. A
    74
  2. B
    82
  3. C
    64
  4. D
    78

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

We know the algebraic identity:
(x+y)
2
=x
2
+2xy+y
2

Given x+y=10 and xy=12, substituting these values:

10
2
=x
2
+y
2
+2(12)
100=x
2
+y
2
+24
x
2
+y
2
=100−24=76
We need to find the value of x
2
−xy+y
2
:

x
2
−xy+y
2
=(x
2
+y
2
)−xy
x
2
−xy+y
2
=76−12=64

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If x+y=10 and xy=12, find the value of x
2
−xy+y
2
.
A
74
B
82
C
64
D
78

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