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| + | First note that <math>x^2y+xy^2+x+y= (xy+1)(x+y)</math>. Substituting <math>6</math> for <math>xy</math> gives <math>7(x+y)= 63</math>, giving a result of <math>x+y=9</math>. Squaring this equation and subtracting by <math>12</math>, gives us <math>x^2+y^2= \boxed{69}</math> | ||
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Revision as of 22:05, 26 August 2016
Problem
If 
is a solution to the system
,
find 
.
Solution
First note that 
. Substituting 
for 
gives 
, giving a result of 
. Squaring this equation and subtracting by 
, gives us 
See also
| 1987 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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