If x + y = 7 and xy = 19, then calculate the value of x2 + y2.

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  2. 12
  3. 11
  4. 19

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Option 3 : 11
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Given:

x + y = 7

xy = 19

Formula Used:

(x + y)2 = x2 + y2 + 2xy

Calculation:

x + y = 7

Squaring both sides

⇒ (x + y)2 = 72

⇒ x2 + y2 + 2xy = 49

⇒ x2 + y2 = 49 - 2 × 19

⇒ x2 + y2 = 11

 The value of x2 + y2 is 11.  

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