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If a + b + c = 9 and ab + bc + ca = 26 , find a² + b² + c² ?​

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Answered by iamgojoof6eyes
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Answer:

a² + b² + c² = 29

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

a + b + c = 9

ab + bc + ca = 26

a² + b ² + c² =?

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

⇒ 9² = a² + b² + c² + 2(ab + bc + ca)

⇒ 81 = a² + b² + c² + 2 × 26

⇒ a² + b² + c² = 81 - 52

⇒ a² + b² + c² = 29

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