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The required value is 63/61
Step-by-step explanation :
To solve this question, first we have to find the values of x and y by rationalizing their denominators.
- The rationalizing factor of x is (√5 - √3)
- The rationalizing factor of y is (√5 + √3)
Rationalizing the denominator of x :
Rationalizing the denominator of y :
Now,
x² = (4 - √15)²
x² = 4² + (√15)² - 2(4)(√15)
x² = 16 + 15 - 8√15
x² = 31 - 8√15
y² = (4 + √15)²
y² = 4² + (√15)² + 2(4)(√15)
y² = 16 + 15 + 8√15
y² = 31 + 8√15
xy = (4 - √15) (4 + √15)
xy = 4² - √15²
xy = 16 - 15
xy = 1
Used identities :
(a - b)² = a² + b² - 2ab
(a + b)² = a² + b² + 2ab
(a + b) (a - b) = a² - b²
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Substitute the values,
Therefore, the required value is 63/61
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