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If x + y = 9 and xy = 20, then find the value of x³ + y³.
Question

If x + y = 9 and xy = 20, then find the value of x³ + y³.

A.

172

B.

131

C.

189

D.

141

Correct option is C

Given:

x + y = 9

xy = 20

Formula Used:

x3+y3=(x+y)33xy(x+y)x^3 + y^3 = (x+y)^3 - 3xy(x+y)

Solution:

x3+y3=(9)33(20)(9)x^3 + y^3 = (9)^3 - 3(20)(9)

x3+y3=729540=189x^3 + y^3 = 729 - 540 = 189

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