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Question : If (a – b) = 1 and ab = 6, then what is the value of (a– b3)?

Option 1: 21

Option 2: 23

Option 3: 19

Option 4: 25


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Correct Answer: 19


Solution : Given:
(a – b) = 1
ab = 6
We know, a 3 – b 3 = (a – b) 3 + 3ab(a – b)
⇒ a 3 – b 3 = (1) 3 + (3 × 6 × 1) = 1 + 18 = 19
Hence, the correct answer is 19.

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