Question

. If p = -3 and q = 2, what is the value of p2 – (q – p)?​

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

it is the correct answer

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Using AM≥GM on p and q

2

p

2

+q

2

≥pq

⇒pq≤

2

1

(∵p

2

+q

2

=1)

Now, (p+q)

2

=p

2

+q

2

+2pq

⇒(p+q)

2

=1+2pq

⇒(p+q)

2

≤1+1

⇒p+q≤

2