Raymond B. answered 12/10/25
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
x+y = 5, XY = 5
y = 5-x
x(5-x) = 5
5x -x^2 = 5
x^2 -5x +5 = 0
x = 5/2 +/- .5sqr(25 -20) = (5+/-sqr5)/2 = about (5+/-2.2)/2 = .about 1.4 or 3.6
y = about 3.6 or 1.4 (x,y) = (1.4, 3.6) or (3.6, 1.4)
x^2y + y^2x = (1.4)5 + 3.6(5) = 25