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If a2 + b2 = 80 and a - b = 4, then ab = ?A. 20B. 24C. 28D. 321. C2. A3. D4. B |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : D Given: a2 + b2 = 80 a – b = 4 Formula used: (a – b)2 = a2 + b2 – 2ab Calculation: a – b = 4 ⇒ (a – b)2 = 42 [Squaring both sides] ⇒ a2 + b2 – 2ab = 16 ⇒ 80 – 2ab = 16 ⇒ -2ab = 16 – 80 ⇒ -2ab = -64 ⇒ ab = 32 ∴ The value of ab is 32. |
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