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If a2 + b2 = 41 and ab = 4, 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 = 41 and ab = 4

⇒ (a - b)2 = (a2 + b2) - 2ab

⇒ (a - b)2 = (41) - 2 ×\times 4

⇒ (a - b)2 = 41 - 8

⇒ (a - b)2 = 33

⇒ a - b = 33\sqrt{33}

⇒ a - b = 33\sqrt{33}

Hence, the value of a - b = 33\sqrt{33}.

(ii) Using the formula,

[∵(x + y)2 = x2 + 2xy + y2]

So,

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

Putting the value, a2 + b2 = 41 and ab = 4

⇒ (a + b)2 = (a2 + b2) + 2ab

⇒ (a + b)2 = (41) + 2 ×\times 4

⇒ (a + b)2 = 41 + 8

⇒ (a + b)2 = 49

⇒ a + b = 49\sqrt{49}

⇒ a + b = 7

Hence, the value of a + b = 7.

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