What is the difference between b and a in the given expression?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the purpose of finding the difference between two numbers, how to calculate it, and its usefulness in mathematics and science. It is determined that the difference can be a negative number and there is a simple formula for finding it.
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$a,b\in R$

$if :\,\,5a^2+8ab+5b^2+170=50a+58b$

please find :$b-a$
 
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Re: find b-a

Albert said:
$a,b\in R$

$if :\,\,5a^2+8ab+5b^2+170=50a+58b$

please find :$b-a$

Hello.

[tex]5a^2-a(50-8b)+5b^2-58b+170=0[/tex]

[tex]a=\dfrac{50-8b \pm \sqrt{-36b^2-360b-900}}{10}[/tex]

[tex]b=-5[/tex]

[tex]\forall{b}>-5 \ and\ \forall{b}<-5 \rightarrow{b \cancel{\in{R}}}[/tex]

[tex]If \ b=-5 \rightarrow{a \cancel{\in{R}}}[/tex]

Conclusion:

[tex]\cancel{\exists}{a,b} \in{R} \ / \ 5a^2+8ab+5b^2+170=50a+58b[/tex]

Regards.
 
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Re: find b-a

Untrue. A doable solution is :

(1, 5)
 
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Re: find b-a

I don't usually post solutions to elementary number theory, but doing so to point out mente oscura's flaw :

Going in the line of mente oscura, we have :

$$5a^2-a(50-8b)+5b^2-58b+170=0$$

which has the discriminant of $-36b^2+360b-900 = 36(5-b)^2$

This easily gives $b = 5$
 
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Re: find b-a

mathbalarka said:
Untrue. A doable solution is :

(1, 5)

Correct. Brute mistake. (Headbang)

Regards.
 
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Re: find b-a

Albert said:
$a,b\in R$

$if :\,\,5a^2+8ab+5b^2+170=50a+58b$

please find :$b-a$
solution:
$(2a+b)^2+(2b+a)^2+170=50a+58b---(1)$
let :$x=2a+b,\,\, y=(2b+a)$
then :$a=\dfrac{2x-y}{3},\,\, b=\dfrac{2y-x}{3}$
(1)becomes:$3(x-7)^2+3(y-11)^2=0$
we have :$x=7,\,\, y=11$
$\therefore y-x=b-a=4$
 
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Related to What is the difference between b and a in the given expression?

1. What is the purpose of finding the difference between b and a?

The purpose of finding the difference between b and a is to determine the numerical value of the amount by which b is greater than or less than a. This can help in various mathematical and scientific calculations.

2. How do you calculate the difference between two numbers?

To calculate the difference between two numbers, you subtract the smaller number from the larger number. The resulting value is the difference between the two numbers.

3. Can the difference between b and a be a negative number?

Yes, the difference between b and a can be a negative number if b is smaller than a. This indicates that a is actually greater than b.

4. How is finding the difference between b and a useful in science?

In science, finding the difference between b and a is useful for comparing data and measuring change over time. It can also be used in statistical analysis to determine the significance of experimental results.

5. Is there a specific formula for finding the difference between b and a?

The formula for finding the difference between b and a is simply b - a. However, depending on the context and purpose, there may be other formulas or calculations involved in finding the difference between two numbers.

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