Question 66

In the following question, state whether the statement is True (T) or False (F):

The factors of $a^{2} - 2 a b + b^{2}$ are (a+b) and (a+b).

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Solution

False
We have, $a^{2} - 2 a b + b^{2} = (a - b)^{2} = (a - b) (a - b)$ [an algebraic identity]

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