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For what value of a and b, the algebraic expression a³ + b³ - 3ab(a + b) equals 37.

 

Solution is:

Substituting the values of a and b from each of the given options, we get

(-2)³ + (3)³ - 3 (-2)3(-2 + 3) = -8 + 27 + 18 = 37.

Hence, option (A).

A	a = -2; b = 3	(Correct)
B	a = 2; b = -3
C	a = -1; b = 1
D	a = 1; b = -2

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