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    simple math question

    hi friends ,

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

    Last edited by govindaraj123; 08-02-2007 at 03:59 AM. Reason: my question is placed here mistakenly. now i changed it .

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    Re: About cpp connectivity

    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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    Re: About cpp connectivity

    Quote Originally Posted by psuresh1982 View Post
    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 ..


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    Re: About cpp connectivity

    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.


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    Re: About cpp connectivity

    hi james,

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

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    Re: About cpp connectivity

    that was really tricky, so is the answer.


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