Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If $(x - 1.5)^3 + ( x - 4)^3 + (x - 3.5)^3 = 3 ( x - 1.5)(x - 4)( x - 3.5)$, then what is the value of x ?

Options:

1

3

6

9

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

Given,

(x - 1.5)3 + (x - 4)3 + (x - 3.5)3 = 3 (x - 1.5) (x - 4) (x - 3.5)

We know that,

If a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc then,

 (a +b + c) = 0

 (x - 1.5) + (x - 4) + (x - 3.5) = 0

= 3x - 9 = 0

= 3x = 9

= x = 3