Aptitude - Simplification - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Simplification - General Questions (Q.No. 4)
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If a - b = 3 and a2 + b2 = 29, find the value of ab.
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Answer: Option
Explanation:

2ab = (a2 + b2) - (a - b)2

   = 29 - 9 = 20

   ab = 10.

Discussion:
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Akash said:   1 decade ago
In a2+b2=29.
substract both side by 2ab.

Alex said:   6 years ago
Thanks for explaining @Dharmender Meena.
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Jisha said:   10 years ago
@Harisha can you explain your question?

Ashraf said:   7 years ago
I can't understand. Please explain me.

Raj said:   9 years ago
If a + 1/a = 4, then a^2 + 1/a^2 = ?

Chirag said:   8 years ago
I didn't understand. Please tell me.

Arpitha sharma said:   8 years ago
Here, (2a-3b) (4a^+6ab+9b^) +27b^3.

Sivakumar said:   7 years ago
Please explain the formula clearly.

Sharmila said:   1 decade ago
@Satish is correct this is easy.

Ashif rahim said:   8 years ago
Answer : A=5 & B=2. AB = 10.


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