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

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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 \( \boxed{7} \).