Question 52Asked in CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026

If a + b = 17/6 and ab = 2, then what is the value of (a − b), where a > b ?यदि a + b = 17/6 और ab = 2 है, तो (a−b) का मान क्या होगा, जबकि a > b है?

यदि a + b = 17/6 और ab = 2 है, तो (a−b) का मान क्या होगा, जबकि a > b है?
  1. A1/61/6
  2. B1/121/12
  3. C1/31/3
  4. D2/32/3
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Correct answer: (A) 1/61/6

Explanation

(a − b)² = (a + b)² − 4ab = 289/36 − 8 = 289/36 − 288/36 = 1/36. Since a > b, a − b = 1/6.(a − b)² = (a + b)² − 4ab = 289/36 − 8 = 289/36 − 288/36 = 1/36। चूँकि a > b, इसलिए a − b = 1/6।

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