Find the value of x square + y square

In summary, the equation for finding the value of x square + y square is x^2 + y^2. To solve for x square + y square, plug in the given values for x and y into the equation and solve for the resulting expression. The value of x square + y square cannot be negative, as squaring a number always results in a positive value. It represents the sum of the squares of two numbers, x and y. This equation is only applicable for finding the value of x square + y square when given numerical values for x and y, and cannot be used for non-numerical values.
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If x-y= 1 & x2y - xy2 =2, Find the value of x2+y2

Any Ideas on how to begin?

Many Thanks :)
 
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mathlearn said:
If x-y= 1 & x2y - xy2 =2, Find the value of x2+y2

Any Ideas on how to begin?

Many Thanks :)

you can factor 2nd equation to get xy(x-y) = 2.
now put from 1st equation value of x-y to get xy * 1 = 2 or xy =2

now $(x^2+y^2) = (x-y)^2 + 2xy = 1 ^2 + 2 * 2 = 5$
 
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kaliprasad said:
you can factor 2nd equation to get xy(x-y) = 2.
now put from 1st equation value of x-y to get xy * 1 = 2 or xy =2

now $(x^2+y^2) = (x-y)^2 + 2xy = 1 ^2 + 2 * 2 = 5$

Many Thanks :)
 

Related to Find the value of x square + y square

1. What is the equation for finding the value of x square + y square?

The equation for finding the value of x square + y square is: x2 + y2.

2. How do I solve for x square + y square when given specific values for x and y?

To solve for x square + y square, simply plug in the given values for x and y into the equation x2 + y2 and solve for the resulting expression.

3. Can the value of x square + y square be negative?

No, the value of x square + y square cannot be negative. Squaring a number always results in a positive value.

4. What does the value of x square + y square represent?

The value of x square + y square represents the sum of the squares of two numbers, x and y.

5. Can I use this equation to find the value of x square + y square for non-numerical values?

No, this equation is only applicable for finding the value of x square + y square when given numerical values for x and y. It cannot be used for non-numerical values.

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