SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 144

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q144

If x4 + y4 = x2y2, then the value of x6 + y6 is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 0.

Given that

⇒ If x4 + y4 = x2y2

⇒ (x2 + y2)2 - 2x2y2 = x2y2

⇒ (x2 + y2)2 = 3x2y2

⇒ x2 + y2 = √ 3 xy .....(1

Cube both sides

⇒ (x2 + y2 )3 = (√ 3 xy)3

⇒ x6 + y6 + 3x2y2 (x2 + y2 ) = 3√ 3 x3y3

Put the value of x2 + y2 from equation 1

⇒ x6 + y6 +  3x2y2 (√ 3 xy ) = 3√ 3 x3y3

⇒ x6 + y6 + 3√ 3 x3y3 = 3√ 3 x3y3

⇒ x6 + y6  = 0