If (3 + 2\(\sqrt {5}\))2 = 29 + K\(\sqrt {5}\)
Find value of K2
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Formula → (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab
Given, (3 + 2\(\sqrt {5}\))2 = 29 + K\(\sqrt {5}\)
⇒ 9 + 20 + 12\(\sqrt {5}\) = 29 + K\(\sqrt {5}\)
29 + 12\(\sqrt {5}\) = 29 + K\(\sqrt {5}\) [compare coefficients]
K = 12
K2 = 144