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(a – b) = 3 and ab = 5 then a3 – b3 = __________ - Mathematics

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Question

(a – b) = 3 and ab = 5 then a3 – b3 = __________

Options

  • 15

  • 18

  • 62

  • 72

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Solution

72

Explanation;

Hint:

(a – b) = 3

(a – b)2 = 32

a2 + b2 – 2ab = 9

a2 + b2 – 2(5) = 9

a2 + b2 = 9 + 10

a2 + b2 = 19

a3 – b3 = (a – b)(a2 + ab + b2)

= 3(19 + 5)

= 3(24)

= 72

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Chapter 3: Algebra - Exercise 3.3 [Page 92]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics [English] Class 8 TN Board
Chapter 3 Algebra
Exercise 3.3 | Q 10 | Page 92
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