If p + q = 7 and p+ q2 = 25, then find the value of pq.

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  1. 24
  2. 12
  3. 18
  4. 36

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Option 2 : 12
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Given:

p + q = 7 

p+ q2 = 25

Formula used:

(p + q)2 = p2 + q2 + 2pq

Calculation:

p + q = 7 

p+ q2 = 25

(p + q)2 = p2 + q2 + 2pq

72 = 25 + 2pq

⇒ 2pq = 49 - 25

⇒ 2pq = 24

pq = 12

∴ The value of pq = 12.

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