Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

If x + y + z = 19

x2 + y2 + z2 = 133

xz = y2 ,

then find the value of \(\frac{y^2}{3}\) + 26.

Options:

4

6

38

36

Correct Answer:

38

Explanation:

x2 + y2 + z2 + 2 (xy + yz + zx) = (x + y + z)2 

133 + 2 (xy + yz + y2) = (19)2 

y (x + y + z) = \(\frac{361 - 133}{2}\)

⇒ y (19) = \(\frac{228}{2}\)

⇒ y = \(\frac{228}{38}\) = 6

\(\frac{y^2}{3}\) + 26 = \(\frac{6^2}{3}\) + 26 = 38