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A+B=25, A^2+B^2= 225 FIND AB

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Answer:200

Explanation:

A+B=25

A^2+B^2= 225

we use short multiplication formulas:

(A+B)^2=A^2+B^2+2AB

and solve the equation

25^2=225+2AB

625=225+2AB

625-225=2AB

400=2AB

AB=200

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