Question
If $x + y = 8$ and $xy = 15,$ than $x^2 + y^2$​​​​​​​

Answer

$x^2 + y^2 = (x + y)^2 - 2xy$
$\Rightarrow x^2 + y^2 = (8)^2 - 2 \times 15$
$\Rightarrow x^2 + y^2 = 64 - 30$
$\Rightarrow x^2 + y^2 = 34$

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