If the sum of squares of two real numbers is 26 and their sum is 6 then the sum of cubes of these two numbers is

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  1. 128
  2. 65
  3. 69
  4. 126

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Option 4 : 126
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Given:

Let the two real numbers be x and y.

Sum of squares: x2 + y2 = 26

Sum of the numbers: x + y = 6

Formula Used:

(x + y)2 = x2 + y2 + 2xy

x3 + y3 = (x + y)(x2 + y2 - xy)

Calculations:

x + y = 6

(x + y)2 = 62

x2 + y2 + 2xy = 36

26 + 2xy = 36

2xy = 36 - 26

2xy = 10

xy = 5

Now, we need to find the sum of the cubes, x3 + y3:

x3 + y3 = (x + y)(x2 + y2 - xy)

Substitute the known values of x + y, x2 + y2, and xy:

x3 + y3 = (6)(26 - 5)

x3 + y3 = (6)(21)

x3 + y3 = 126

∴ The sum of the cubes of the two numbers is 126.

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