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[govindaraj123]

hi friends ,

If the difference of two numbers is 8 and their product is 12, what is the sum of their squares?

[psuresh1982]

There is no possible answer for this...You told their product is 12. So the possible combination is (1,12),(2,6),(3,4)

Whether the number is +ve or -ve, there is no possible for getting the difference 8.

If i am wrong then correct me...otherwise correct your question...

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suresh

[govindaraj123]

There is no possible answer for this...You told their product is 12. So the possible combination is (1,12),(2,6),(3,4)

Whether the number is +ve or -ve, there is no possible for getting the difference 8.

If i am wrong then correct me...otherwise correct your question...

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suresh

hi suresh .

i was given that question by an interview . i also confused with question . still i don't know correct answer . As u told question may be wrong i accept it ..

[jamesravid]

The answer is 88

It is given that a -b = 8
and ab = 12

we need to calculate a^2 + b^2

We know that a^2 + b^2 = (a-b)^2 + 2ab
= 8^2 + 2 *12
= 88

To Suresh, It is not given that both a and b are integers and you are not asked to find the values of a and b.

Hope this helps you guys.

[psuresh1982]

hi james,

Nice explanation. Now i am clear about the question....

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suresh

[debasisdas]

that was really tricky, so is the answer.