Question

If a=4 and b=3 what is the value of the product of (a+b) and (a -b)

Answer 1

Let's calculate the value step-by-step.

Given:
- \( a = 4 \)
- \( b = 3 \)

First, we need to find \( a + b \) and \( a - b \):

1. Calculate \( a + b \):
\[
a + b = 4 + 3 = 7
\]

2. Calculate \( a - b \):
\[
a - b = 4 - 3 = 1
\]

Now, we will find the product of \( (a + b) \) and \( (a - b) \):
\[
(a + b) \times (a - b) = 7 \times 1 = 7
\]

Therefore, the value of the product of \( (a + b) \) and \( (a - b) \) is \( \boxed{7} \).