MCQ
If $x + y = 8$ and $xy = 15$, than $ x ^2  + y^2$
  • A
    $32$
  • B
    $1$
  • $34$
  • D
    $36$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$34$
$x^2 + y^2 = (x + y)^2 - 2xy$
$⇒ x^2 + y^2 = (8)^2 - 2 × 15$
$⇒ x^2 + y^2 = 64 - 30$
$⇒ x^2 + y^2 = 34$

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