Question

15. The number x is 2 more than the number y. If
the sum of the squares of x and y is 34; find
the product of x and y.
Given : x - y = 2 and x2 + y2 = 34
To find the value of xy.​

Answer 1

Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

(x-y)² = x²+y²- 2xy

(2)² = 34 - 2xy

4 - 34 = -2xy

30 = 2xy

30 / 2 = xy

15 = xy