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==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
| − | <math>x^2 | + | Rearranging the variables in the equation gives, <math>x^2-2xy+y^2+x-y</math>. Factoring the equation gives us <math>(x-y)^2+(x-y)</math>. We are given that <math>x-y=1</math>, therefore we can simplify the equation into <math>(1)^2+1=2</math>, <math>\boxed{\mathrm{A}}</math>. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{CYMO box|year=2007|l=Lyceum|before=First Question|num-a=2}} | {{CYMO box|year=2007|l=Lyceum|before=First Question|num-a=2}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:04, 17 March 2013
Problem
If 
, then the value of the expression 
is
Solution
Rearranging the variables in the equation gives, 
. Factoring the equation gives us 
. We are given that , therefore we can simplify the equation into 
, 
.
See also
| 2007 Cyprus MO, Lyceum (Problems) | ||
| Preceded by First Question |
Followed by Problem 2 | |
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