Question 37

If a +b =1, find the value of $$ a^3 + b^3  -  ab - (a^2  - b^2)^2 $$

$$ a^3 + b^3 - ab - (a^2 - b^2)^2 $$

=$$(a+b)^3-3ab(a+b)-ab-[(a-b)(a+b)]^2$$

=$$1-3ab-ab-(a-b)^2$$

=$$1-4ab-(a^2+b^2-2ab)$$

=$$1-4ab-a^2-b^2+2ab$$

=$$1-(a^2+b^2+2ab$$)

=$$1-(a+b)^2$$

=>$$1-1$$=0

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