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:
107 comments Page 11 of 11.

Bahisht said:   8 years ago
Your Method is easy @Satish.

Mohamed said:   8 years ago
Can anyone explain this to me I found it confused it.

If (a+b) / (a-b) +3/7, what is the value a/b?

Shilpi said:   8 years ago
I can't understand it, please explain me.

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

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

Prince said:   7 years ago
We can write a^2+b^2=(a-b)^2+2ab.
When we solve (a-b)^2+2ab we will get a^2+b^2.
Now put the value of (a-b) and a^2+b^2 in the equation a^2+b^2=(a-b)^2+2ab.
Ans is - 10.

Sakshi said:   7 years ago
Thanks @Satish.


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