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If a2 + b2 = 10 and ab = 3, find:

(i) a - b

(ii) a + b

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(i) Using the formula,

[∵(x - y)2 = x2 - 2xy + y2]

So,

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

Putting the value, a2 + b2 = 10 and ab = 3

⇒ (a - b)2 = (a2 + b2) - 2ab

⇒ (a - b)2 = (10) - 2 ×\times 3

⇒ (a - b)2 = 10 - 6

⇒ (a - b)2 = 4

⇒ a - b = 4\sqrt{4}

⇒ a - b = 2 or -2

Hence, the values of (a - b) are 2 or -2.

(ii) Using the formula,

[∵(x + y)2 = x2 + 2xy + y2]

So,

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

Putting the value, a2 + b2 = 10 and ab = 3

⇒ (a + b)2 = (a2 + b2) + 2ab

⇒ (a + b)2 = (10) + 2 ×\times 3

⇒ (a + b)2 = 10 + 6

⇒ (a + b)2 = 16

⇒ a + b = 16\sqrt{16}

⇒ a + b = 4 or -4

Hence, the values of (a + b) are 4 or -4.

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