Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If p3 + 3p2 + 3p = 26, then the value of p2 + 2p is :

Options:

8

12

10

15

Correct Answer:

8

Explanation:

If p3 + 3p2 + 3p = 26,

then the value of p2 + 2p

Put the value of p = 2 (This value will satisfy the given equation)

The value of p2 + 2p = 22 + 2(2)

p2 + 2p = 8