prove that a^2 - 6a + 9 + b^2 ≥ 0 for all real values of a and b (using algebra)
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Answer: Proof given below...
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a^2 - 6a + 9 + b^2
= [a^2 - 2×3×a + 3^2] + b^2
= (a- 3)^2+ b^2
As, square of any number is always positive
So, (a- 3)^2 ≥0, and b^2≥ 0
Hance, a^2 - 6a + 9 + b^2 ≥ 0
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prove that a^2 - 6a + 9 + b^2 ≥ 0 for all real values of a and b (using algebra)
a^2 - 6a + 9 + b^2
= [a^2 - 2×3×a + 3^2] + b^2
= (a- 3)^2+ b^2
As, square of any number is always positive
So, (a- 3)^2 ≥0, and b^2≥ 0
Hence, a^2 - 6a + 9 + b^2 ≥ 0
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