SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 56

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q56

If 2x2 + y2 + 6x - 2xy + 9 = 0, then the value of (4x3 - y3 + x2 y2) is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 1 i.e. 0

Concept

Understanding

Application

Fair calculation

(x2 + y2 - 2xy) = (x – y)2 

Given

2x2 + y2 + 6x - 2xy + 9 = 0

 

2x2 + y2 + 6x – 2xy + 9 = 0

x2 + x2 + y2 + 6x – 2xy + 9 = 0

(x2 + y2 - 2xy) + (x2 + 6x + 9) = 0

(x – y)2 + (x + 3)2 = 0

So,

x + 3 = 0 and x – y = 0

So,

x = -3 and x = y = -3

Now,

(4x3 – y3 + x2y2)

= 4(-3)3 – (-3)3 + (-3)2(-3)2

= 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4(-3)3 – (-3)3 + (-3)2(-3)2

= - 108 + 27 + 81

= 0