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Factorise : aba2+b2


A

(a-b)1-(a+b)

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(a+b)1-(a-b)

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(a-b)1-(a-b)

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is A

(a-b)1-(a+b)


Explanation for correct option:

Factorise the polynomial

aba2+b2=a-b-1(a2-b2)

using the identity x2-y2=(x+y)(x-y)

=a-b-(a-b)(a+b)=(a-b)1-(a+b)

Hence, the factors of aba2+b2 are (a-b) and (1-(a+b)).

Therefore, Option A is correct.


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