Manipal MET2016MathematicsTrigonometric Ratios & Identities
If A+ B=a and B+ A=b , then (A+B) is equal to
Options
- Aa^2+b^2 2
- Ba^2-b^2+2 2
- Ca^2+b^2-2 2
- DNone of these
Correct answer
C. a^2+b^2-2 2
Step-by-step solution
On squaring and adding the given equations, we get + ^2 A+2 B A=a^2+b^2 aligned & 2 (A+B)+2=a^2+b^2 & (A+B)= a^2+b^2-2 2 aligned