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If a − b = 8, ab = 20 then a2 + b2 = ______. - Mathematics

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Question

If a − b = 8, ab = 20 then a2 + b2 = ______.

Options

  • 62

  • 104

  • 66

  • 96

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Solution

If a − b = 8, ab = 20 then a2 + b2 = 104.

Explanation:

a2 + b2 = (a − b)2 + 2ab

= 82 + 2(20)

= 64 + 40

= 104

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Chapter 3: Expansions - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [Page 38]

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B Nirmala Shastry Mathematics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 3 Expansions
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS | Q 3. | Page 38
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