Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

What is the value of $(a + b)^3 - a^3 - b^3 $ ?

Options:

3ab (a - b)

-3ab(a - b)

3ab ( a + b)

-3ab ( a + b)

Correct Answer:

3ab ( a + b)

Explanation:

$(a + b)^3 - a^3 - b^3 $

= a3 + b3 + 3ab(a+b)  - $a^3 - b^3 $ 

= 3ab ( a + b)