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Let x and y be complex numbers.  If x + y = 2 and xy = 7 - x^2 - y^2, then what is x^2 + y^2?

 
 Jan 7, 2025

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We can square both sides of the first given equation to get $(x+y)^2=4$. This can be simplified to $x^2+y^2+2xy=4$. Now, we can substitute xy into the equation and get $x^2+y^2+14-2x^2-2y^2=4$, which when simplified turns into $x^2+y^2=10$, so 10 Is the answer.
 Jan 7, 2025
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Best AnswerWe can square both sides of the first given equation to get $(x+y)^2=4$. This can be simplified to $x^2+y^2+2xy=4$. Now, we can substitute xy into the equation and get $x^2+y^2+14-2x^2-2y^2=4$, which when simplified turns into $x^2+y^2=10$, so 10 Is the answer.
Owinner Jan 7, 2025

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