Question

If a+b=5 and a-b=√17, then find the value of ab.
Someone pls answer asap.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

a+b=5. -------> eq. 1

a-b=√17 --------> eq. 2

add the equation 1and 2

then we have, 2a = 5+√17

a= (5+√17)/2

then , put the value of a in equation 1

and

find the value of equation b

then , multiple the value of a and b

and finally your answer

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