Find a³ + b³

Question:

If \[ a+b=8 \quad \text{and} \quad ab=6 \] find:

\[ a^3+b^3 \]

Solution:

Using identity:

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

Substituting the given values:

\[ a^3+b^3=(8)^3-3(6)(8) \]

\[ =512-144 \]

\[ =368 \]

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