SOLUTION: If a^2+b^2=11 and a*b=3 , find the value of (a-b)^2

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Question 617111: If a^2+b^2=11 and a*b=3 , find the value of (a-b)^2
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, richwmiller:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a squared plus b squared =11 and a times b=3 , find the value of (a-b)squared
       a² + b² = 11
            ab = 3

Multiply second equation through by -2

          -2ab = -6

Add equals to equals:

 a²       + b² = 11
     -2ab      = -6
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 a² - 2ab + b² =  5

Factor the left side

(a - b)(a - b) = 5

      (a - b)² = 5

Edwin
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(a-b)^2= a^2-2ba+b^2=11-6=5
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