Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If (x - 8)2 - ( x + 8)2 = 0. What is the value of x ?

Options:

-32

32

0

1

Correct Answer:

0

Explanation:

( a - b )2 = a2 + b2 - 2ab

( a + b )2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

If (x - 8)2 - ( x + 8)2 = 0

 x2 + 82 - 16x = (   x2 + 82 + 16x  )

32x = 0

x = 0