If (a-b) = 5 and ab= 150, then what is the value of (a3-b3)?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
If (a-b) = 5 and ab= 150
Then,
( a - b )2 = a2 + b2 - 2ab
(5)2 = a2 + b2 - 2 × 150
a2 + b2 = 325
a3 - b3 = ( a - b ) ( a2 + b2 + ab )
a3 - b3 = ( 5 ) ( 325 + 150 )
a3 - b3 = 2375