alleryStart learning →For real a,b, (a+b)²=49 and (a−b)²=9. Determine their product.
A10
B40
C20
D14.5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 10
Subtracting the two identities gives 4ab = 49 − 9 = 40, so ab = 10.
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