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If xy=15 and x+y=5, find x^2+y^2
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If xy=15 and x+y=5, find x^2+y^2

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Answer:

- 5

Explanation:

Note that

(x + y)² = x² + 2xy + y², thus

x² + y² = (x + y)² - 2xy ← substitute given values

= 5² - 2(15)

= 25 - 30

= - 5

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