If $x^2 + y^2 = 29$ , what is the value of $(x - y)^2$ ?

(1) $xy = 10$
(2) $x = 5$

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Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient

Correct

Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient

BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient

EACH statement ALONE is sufficient

Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient

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ThomasJan 11

B is also sufficient. If x = 5, y can be calculated from x2 + y2 = 29.

What this question tests

Your ability to manipulate linear and quadratic expressions, substitute unknowns, and solve equations under time pressure.

Losing a sign when moving terms across the equals sign, or dividing both sides by a variable that could equal zero.

If x2+y2=29x^2 + y^2 = 29x2+y2=29, what is the value of (x−y)2(x - y)^2(x−y)2 ?(1) xy=10xy = 10xy=10(2) x=5x = 5x=5