Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x4 + x2y2 + y4 = 126,

x2 + xy + y2 = 21, then

find x2 - xy + y2 .

Options:

7

6

9

8

Correct Answer:

6

Explanation:

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

⇒ 126 = 21 × (x+ y2 - xy)

⇒ x+ y2 - xy = \(\frac{126}{21}\) = 6