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Q. What is the value of (a - b), if (a^2 - b^2)/(a + b) = 25?

  • (A) 36
  • (B) 22
  • (C) 45
  • (D) 25
  • Correct Answer - Option(D)
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Explanation by: Ravi Chauhan
According to the identity,

a^2 - b^2 = (a + b) (a - b)

It is given that (a^2 - b^2)/(a + b) = 25

So, it can be written as (a + b) (a - b)/(a + b) = 25

Hence, (a - b) = 25

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