Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If $x^6 - 512 y^6 = (x^2 + Ay^2) (x^4 - Bx^2 y^2 + Cy^4)$, then what is the value of $(A + B - C)$?

Options:

-80

-72

72

48

Correct Answer:

-80

Explanation:

x3 – y3 = (x – y) (x2 + xy + y2)

x6 – 512y6 = (x2 + Ay2)(x4 – Bx2y2 + Cy4)

[x2 – (√8 y)2] [x4 + 8 x2y2 + 64y4] = (x2 + Ay2) (x4 – Bx2y2 + Cy4)

Now, compare both the equations we get,

A = –8

 B = –8

C = 64

Now,

(A + B – C) = (–8 – 8 – 64)

(A + B – C) = –80