If 8a3 + 27b3 = 16 and 2a + 3b = 4,then find the value of 16a4 + 81b4 .
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 32.
Given:
8a3 + b3 = 16 and 2a + b = 4
Formula Used:
a3 + b3 = (a + b)(a2 - ab + b2)
(a + b)2 = (a2 + 2ab + b2)
Calculation:
⇒ (8a3 + b3) = (2a + b)(4a2 - 2ab + b2)
⇒ 16 = 4 × (4a2 - 2ab + b2)
⇒ 4a2 - 2ab + b2 = 4
⇒ (2a + b)2 = 4a2 + 4ab + b2
⇒ 16 = 4a2 + 4ab + b2
Solving,
⇒ 6ab = 12 ⇒ ab = 2
⇒ 4a2 + b2 = 8
Let x = 16a4 + b4
⇒ x = (4a2 + b2)2 - 8a2b2
⇒ x = 82 - 8 × (2)2
⇒ x = 32