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) +2b3

3ab(a + b) +2b3

3ab(a - b) b3

-3ab(a + b) +b3

Correct Answer:

3ab(a + b) +2b3

Explanation:

(a+b)3 - a3 + b3 

= a3 + b+ 3ab(a+b) - a3 + b3

= 3ab(a + b) +2b3