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Let u and v be real numbers such that 

 

u^3 - 3uv^2 &= 259,

3u^2 v - v^3 &= -286. 

 

Find u^2+v^2

 Dec 29, 2019
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There are MANY solutions to your question, most of them "complex". There are also some real solutions, one of which is:  u = 7  and v = - 2

u^2  +  v^2 = 53

 Dec 29, 2019
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tysm, I understand how to do this problem now after reading the solution!!!

 Dec 29, 2019

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