Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x2+ y2 = 29 and x - y = 3, then what is the value of 4xy?

Options:

40

56

60

16

Correct Answer:

40

Explanation:

If x2+ y2 = 29

x - y = 3

what is the value of 4xy

(x - y)2 =  x2+ y2 - 2xy

(3)2 =  29 - 2xy

2xy = 20

xy = 10

4xy = 10 × 4 = 40