KVPY2016MathematicsQuadratic Equation
Consider the equation (1+a+b)²=3 (1+a²+b² ) , where a, b are real numbers. Then
Options
- Athere is no solution pair (a, b)
- Bthere are infinitely many solution pairs (a, b)
- Cthere are exactly two solution pairs (a, b)
- Dthere is exactly one solution pair ( a , b )
Correct answer
D. there is exactly one solution pair ( a , b )
Step-by-step solution
array l (1+a+b)²=3 (1+a²+b² ) 1 a+a b+1 b=1²+a²+b² 1=a=b array exactly one pair.