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If x−y=7 and x3−y3=133 ; find:
the value of xy

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12
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-4
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-10
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5
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Solution

The correct option is C -10
Let,the two number be x and y
Therefore,we get
xy=7
x3y3=133
Now,
xy=7
Squaring both sides,
=>(xy)2=72
=>x2+y22xy=49
=>x2+y2=49+2xy
Now,
x3y3=133
=>(xy)(x2+y2+xy)=133
=>7(49+2xy+xy)=133
=>49+3xy=1337
=>3xy=1949
=>xy=303
=>xy=10

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