Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x- y = \(\sqrt {5}\)

10 + xy = \(\frac{13}{xy}\)

find x4 + y4 + 10

Options:

51

61

64

45

Correct Answer:

61

Explanation:

x- y = \(\sqrt {5}\)

x2 + y2 = 5 + 2xy

x4 + y4 = 25 + 4x2y2 + 20xy - 2x2y2 

x4 + y4 = 25 + 2x2y2 + 20xy

= 25 + 2xy(xy + 10)

= 25 + 2xy × \(\frac{13}{xy}\)

x4 + y4 = 51

x4 + y4 +10 = 61