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If a + B = 5 and Ab = 2, Find A3 + B3. - Mathematics

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If a + b = 5 and ab = 2, find a+ b3.

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Solution

Using (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
a2 + b2 = (a + b)2 - 2ab
⇒ a2 + b2 = (5)2 - 2(2)
⇒ a2 + b2 = 25 - 4
⇒ a2 + b2 = 21
a3 + b
= (a + b) (a2 + b2 - ab)
= (5) (21 - 2)
= (5) (19)
= 95.

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Chapter 4: Expansions - Exercise 4.2

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Frank Mathematics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 4 Expansions
Exercise 4.2 | Q 19
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