Mathematics
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 3
⇒ (a - b)2 = 10 - 6
⇒ (a - b)2 = 4
⇒ a - b =
⇒ 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 3
⇒ (a + b)2 = 10 + 6
⇒ (a + b)2 = 16
⇒ a + b =
⇒ a + b = 4 or -4
Hence, the values of (a + b) are 4 or -4.
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