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If \(a-b=3\) and \(a^2+b^2=29\), find the value of ab.

  • A.10
  • B.12
  • C.15
  • D.18

Answer: A

Expand the square of the difference.

\[ (a-b)^{2} = a^{2} + b^{2} - 2ab \]

\[ 9 = 29 - 2ab \quad\Longrightarrow\quad 2ab = 20 \]

\[ ab = 10 \]

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