If a - b = 3 and a2 + b2 = 29, find the value of ab. 

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Option 1 : 10
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Given:

If a - b = 3 and a2 + b2 = 29

Formula used:

(a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

(a - b)2 = a2 + b2 - 2ab

Calculation:

(a - b) = 3

(a - b)2 = a2 + b2 - 2ab

9 = 29 - 2ab

2ab = 29 - 9

ab = 20/2 = 10

∴ The correct answer is option 1.

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