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If (a + b) = 2 and (a - b) = 10, find the values of :
(i) (a2 + b2)
(ii) ab
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(i) Given,
(a + b) = 2 and (a - b) = 10
Using identity,
⇒ (a + b)2 + (a - b)2 = 2(a2 + b2)
⇒ (2)2 + (10)2 = 2(a2 + b2)
⇒ 2(a2 + b2) = 4 + 100
⇒ 2(a2 + b2) = 104
⇒ a2 + b2 = 52.
Hence, a2 + b2 = 52.
(ii) Given,
(a + b) = 2 and (a - b) = 10
Using identity,
⇒ (a + b)2 - (a - b)2 = 4ab
⇒ (2)2 - (10)2 = 4ab
⇒ 4ab = 4 - 100
⇒ 4ab = -96
⇒ ab = -24
Hence, ab = -24.
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