Find a³ − b³

Question:

If \[ a-b=6 \quad \text{and} \quad ab=20 \] find:

\[ a^3-b^3 \]

Solution:

Using identity:

\[ a^3-b^3=(a-b)^3+3ab(a-b) \]

Substituting the given values:

\[ a^3-b^3=(6)^3+3(20)(6) \]

\[ =216+360 \]

\[ =576 \]

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