If a (a + b + c)2 = 1792
b (a + b + c)2 = 1536
c (a + b + c)2 = 768,
then, find the value of b2 + 11.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Add all the equations.
(a + b + c) (a + b + c)2 = 1792 + 1536 + 768 = 4096
(a + b + c)3 = 4096
a + b + c = \(\sqrt[3]{4096}\)
a + b + c = 16
Now,
b (a + b + c)2 = 1536
b (16)2 = 1536
b = \(\frac{1536}{256}\) = 6
⇒ b2 + 11 = 62 + 11 = 47