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If a + b + c = 9 and ab + bc + ca = 40, find a2 + b2 + c2 . |
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Answer» We know, (a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2(ab + bc + ca) 92 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2(40) 81 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 80 ⇒ a2 + b2 + c2 = 1 |
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