Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x3 + y3 = 152

x + y = 8

Find the value of x4 + y4 + 14.

Options:

706

701

720

715

Correct Answer:

720

Explanation:

x3 + y3 = 152

x + y = 8

(x + y)3 = x3 + y3 + 3xy (x + y)

512 = 152 + 24xy

xy = \(\frac{360}{24}\)

xy = 15

⇒ x2 + y2 = 64 - 2 × 15

⇒ x2 + y2 = 34

⇒ x4 + y4 = (34)2 - 2 × 15 × 15

⇒ x4 + y4 = 1156 - 450 = 706

x4 + y4 + 14 = 706 + 14

= 720