how do you solve this? please explain
Quick steps to solve this.1. Lets square both. (X +Y)2 = 77 2. Then, X2 + 2XY + Y2 = 493. Since XY is given to 4, X2 + 8 + Y2 = 494. Move 85. X2 + Y2 = 49 - 86. X2 + Y2 = 41The answer is "41" Boom!