Mathematics
The value of ab if 3a + 5b = 15 and 9a2 + 25b2 = 75 is :
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Given,
3a + 5b = 15 and 9a2 + 25b2 = 75
⇒ (3a + 5b)2 = (3a)2 + (5b)2 + 2 × (3a) × (5b)
⇒ (3a + 5b)2 = 9a2 + 25b2 + 30ab
⇒ 152 = 75 + 30ab
⇒ 225 = 75 + 30ab
⇒ 30ab = 225 - 75
⇒ 30ab = 150
⇒ ab =
⇒ ab = 5.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
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