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      Question

      If, ( a + b = 8 ) and ( a² + b² = 40 ), then find the

      value of (a³ + b³). 
      A 220 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 224 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 228 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 232 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ( a + b = 8 )
      ( (a + b) ² = 8² )
      ( a² + b² + 2ab = 64 )
      ( 40 + 2ab = 64 )
      ( 2ab = 24 ab = 12 )
      ( a³ + b³ = (a + b)(a² + b² - ab)) = 8 (40 - 12) = 8  * 28 = 224 

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