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If x² − 2xy = 84 and x − y = −10, then the value of y is:
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If x² − 2xy = 84 and x − y = −10, then the value of y is:

A.

2

B.

1

C.

4

D.

3

Correct option is C

Given:
x2 - 2xy = 84
x - y = -10 
Formula Used: 
(a - b)2 = a2 + b2 - 2ab
Solution:  
As given
 x – y = -10 
Squaring both sides, we get 
x² + y² - 2xy = 100
84 + y² = 100
y = 4  

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