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If a and b be positive integers such that a2–b2=19, then the value of a is

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SSC CGL 2010 Tier-I Previous Year Paper (16-May-2010) (Shift 1)
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10

Expression: a^2 – b^2 = 19. 10^2 – 9^2 = 19. a = 10.

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