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If a = 2 and b = 3, find the value of ab − a2
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Solution
\[ab - a^2\]
Substituting a = 2 and b = 3 in the given expression:
\[(2 \times 3) - (2 )^2 = 6 - 4\]
\[ = 2\]
Substituting a = 2 and b = 3 in the given expression:
\[(2 \times 3) - (2 )^2 = 6 - 4\]
\[ = 2\]
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