If a^2 - 3ab = 72 and a - b = -8, what is the value of |b|?

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Algebra

If

a^2 - 3ab = 72

and

a - b = -8

, what is the value of |b|?

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A

0

B

2

C

4

D

6

E

8

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ashrithJan 15, 2025

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