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 9 of 11.

Rishabh said:   8 years ago
3^a, 5^-b, 15^c find 1/a-1/b-1/c. Please solve this.

Sunita said:   1 decade ago
Where did 9 come from?

How did we arrive at 29-9?

Jay said:   1 decade ago
I dont get the fifth line. kindly explain better.

SMRUTI RANJAN said:   9 years ago
If a2 - b2 = 37, then a2 + b2 = ? Please explain?

Bhavana said:   1 decade ago
I didn't get the fifth line. Can you explain it.

Kanishka said:   8 years ago
If x+1/x=3, then find the value of x^3+1/x^3.

Sai said:   6 years ago
Can anyone explain this once again clearly?
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Rachana said:   1 decade ago
Please explain the formula in explanation.

Btisso said:   2 years ago
How 3 has come? Anyone, please explain me.
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Shilpi said:   8 years ago
I can't understand it, please explain me.


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