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If a2 + b2 = 29 and ab = 10, 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 = 29 and ab = 10

⇒ (a + b)2 = (a2 + b2) + 2ab

⇒ (a + b)2 = (29) + 2 ×\times 10

⇒ (a + b)2 = 29 + 20

⇒ (a + b)2 = 49

⇒ a + b = 49\sqrt{49}

⇒ a + b = 7 or -7

Hence, the values of (a + b) are 7 or -7.

(ii) Using the formula,

[∵(x - y)2 = x2 - 2xy + y2]

So,

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

Putting the value, a2 + b2 = 29 and ab = 10

⇒ (a - b)2 = (a2 + b2) - 2ab

⇒ (a - b)2 = (29) - 2 ×\times 10

⇒ (a - b)2 = 29 - 20

⇒ (a - b)2 = 9

⇒ a - b = 9\sqrt{9}

⇒ a - b = 3 or -3

Hence, the values of (a - b) are 3 or -3.

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