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If x² + y² = 29 and x + y = 3 a) Without solving for x and y determine the values of i) x² + 2xy...

If x² + y² = 29 and x + y = 3
a) Without solving for x and y determine the values of
i) x² + 2xy + y²
ii) 2 x y
iii) x² – 2xy + y²
iv) x – y
b) Find the values of x and y.

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