Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If A + B = -5 and AB = 6, then find the value of A3 + b3.

Options:

35

45

-35

215

Correct Answer:

-35

Explanation:

If x + y  = n

then, $x^3 + y^3$ = n3 - 3 × n × xy

If A + B = -5 and AB = 6 

Then find the value of A3 + b3

A3 + b3 = -53 - 3 × -5 × 6 = -125 +  90 = -35