hitanpat hitanpat
  • 15-09-2019
  • Mathematics
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If a+b+c=7 and ab+bc+ca=20 find the value of a^2+b^2+c^2

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 15-09-2019

Answer:

9

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the identity

(a + b + c)² = a² + b² + c² + 2(ab + bc + ca)

Subtract 2(ab + bc + ca) from both sides, then

a² + b² + c² = (a + b + c)² - 2(ab + bc + ca) = 7² - 2(20) = 49 - 40 = 9

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