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If x + y + z = 10, x3 + y3 + z3 = 75 and xyz = 15, then find the value of x2 + y2 + z2 – xy – yz – zx  
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Correct Answer - Option 1 : 3

Given:

x + y + z = 10, (x3 + y3 + z3) = 75 and xyz = 15

Formula:

(x3 + y3 + z3 - 3xyz) = (x + y + z) (x2 + y2 + z2 - xy - yz - zx)

Calculation:

According to the given formula

(x3 + y3 + z3 - 3xyz) = (x + y + z) (x2 + y2 + z2 - xy - yz - zx)

⇒ 75 - 3 × 15 = 10 × (x2 + y2 + z2 - xy - yz - zx)

⇒ 75 - 45 = 10 × (x2 + y2 + z2 - xy - yz - zx)

⇒ (x2 + y2 + z2 - xy - yz - zx) = 30/10 

∴ x2 + y2 + z2 - xy - yz - zx = 3

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