Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

What is the value of (a - b)3 - a3 + b3 ?

Options:

3ab (a - b)

-3ab (a + b)

3ab (a +b)

-3ab (a - b)

Correct Answer:

-3ab (a - b)

Explanation:

(a - b)3 - a3 + b3

= a3 - b3 - 3ab(a-b) -  a3 + b3

-3ab (a - b)