If a + b + c = 10 and a2 + b2 + c2 = 48, then the value of ab + bc + ca is _______.

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Option 2 : 26
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Given:

a + b + c = 10 and a2 + b2 + c2 = 4

Concept Used:

(a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c+ 2ab + 2bc + 2ca 

Calculation:

⇒ Using the formula (a + b + c)2 we get,

⇒ (a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c+ 2ab + 2bc + 2ca 

⇒ (10)2 = 48+ 2(ab + bc + ca)

⇒ 100 – 48 = 2(ab + bc + ca)

⇒ ab + bc + ca = \(\frac{52}{2}\) = 26

Therefore, the value of ab + bc + ca is 26.

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