KVPY2015MathematicsQuadratic Equation
Let x=( 50 +7)^ 1 / 3 -( 50 -7)^ / 3
Options
- Ax =2
- Bx=3
- Cx is a rational number, but not an integer
- Dx is an irrational number
Correct answer
A. x =2
Step-by-step solution
( 50 +7)^ 1 2 = t x = t - 1 t x ³= t ³- 1 t ³ -3 ( t - 1 t ) x ³+3 x = 50 +7-( 50 -7) x ³+3 x =14 x ³+3 x -14=0( x -2) ( x ²+2 x +7 ) x =2