Friday, September 10, 2010

What is the value of a^4-b^4?

(1) a^2 - b^2 = 16
(2) a+b = 8



(1) a^2 - b^2 = 16
(2) a+b = 8
1 and 2
(a+b)(a-b) = 16 and a + b = 8
then a - b = 2
then a = 5 and b = 3
a^4 - b^4 = 5^4 - 3^4

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