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If a+b-c=5 and a²+b²+c²=29 find the value of ab-bc-ca |
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Answer» Answer: Step-by-step EXPLANATION: Given that, a+b-c = 5 and a^2+b^2+c^2 = 29 Using the formula (a+b+c)^2 = a^2+b^2+c^2+2(ab+bc+ca) =>(a+b+(-c)^2= a^2+b^2+c^2+2(ab+bc+ca) =>(a+b-c)^2= a^2+b^2+c^2+2(ab-bc-ca) =>5^2= 29+2(ab-bc-ca) =>25= 29+2(ab-bc-ca) =>ab-bc-ca= 25-29/2 =>ab-bc-ca= -4/2 =>ab-bc-ca= -2 Ans: -2 |
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