If the semi-perimeter and area of a rectangular field whose length and breadth are 'x' and ‘y' is 12 cm and 28 cm2, respectively, then find the value of x4 + x2y2 + y4.

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  1. 6690
  2. 6960
  3. 6609
  4. 6906

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Option 2 : 6960
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Given:

Semi-perimeter (s) = 12 cm

Area (A) = 28 cm2

Formula used:

Semi-perimeter of rectangle: s = (x + y)

Area of rectangle: A = x × y

Calculation:

x + y = 12

xy = 28

We need to find x4 + x2y2 + y4.

Using the identity (x + y)2 = x2 + y2 + 2xy:

(x + y)2 = 122 = 144

⇒ x2 + y2 + 2xy = 144

⇒ x2 + y2 + 2 × 28 = 144

⇒ x2 + y2 + 56 = 144

⇒ x2 + y2 = 88

Now, (x2 + y2)2 = x4 + y4 + 2x2y2

(88)2 = x4 + y4 + 2 × (28)2

7744 = x4 + y4 + 2 × 784

7744 = x4 + y4 + 1568

x4 + y4 = 7744 - 1568

x4 + y4 = 6176

Finally, x4 + x2y2 + y4 = x4 + y4 + x2y2

= 6176 + 784

= 6960

∴ The value of x4 + x2y2 + y4 is 6960.

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