Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If a + b = 5 and ab = 6 , then find 3(a2 + b2).

Options:

39

48

26

13

Correct Answer:

39

Explanation:

If a + b = 5 and ab = 6 

Then find 3(a2 + b2)

Put x = 3 and y = 2

3(a2 + b2) =  3(32 + 22) = 39