$a^2+b^2=25$ and $ab=12$., then $a+b=?$.


Given: $a^2+b^2=25$ and $ab=12$.

To do: To find $a+b$.

Solution:

As given: $a^2+b^2=25$ and $ab=12$

$( a+b)^2=a^2+b^2+2ab$

$\Rightarrow ( a+b)^2=25+2( 12)$

$\Rightarrow ( a+b)^2=25+24$

$\Rightarrow ( a+b)^2=49$

$\Rightarrow ( a+b)=\pm\sqrt{49}$

$\Rightarrow ( a+b)=\pm7$

Thuus, $a+b=\pm7$.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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