Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x4 + x2y2 + y4 = 731,

x2 + xy + y2 = 43, then

find x2 - xy + y2 .

Options:

17

19

16

15

Correct Answer:

17

Explanation:

Formula → x4 + y4 + x2y2 = (x+ y2 + xy) × (x+ y2 - xy)

⇒ 731 = 43 × (x+ y2 - xy)

⇒ x+ y2 - xy = \(\frac{731}{43}\) = 17