If 9(a2 + b2 ) + c2 + 20 = 12(a + 2b), then the value of is:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 4
9(a2 + b2) + c2 + 20 = 12(a + 2b)
9a2 + 9b2 + c2 + 20 = 12a + 24b
9a2 - 12a + 9b2 - 24b + c2 + 20 = 0
9a2 - 12a + 4 + 9b2 - 24b + 16 + c2 = 0
(3a - 2)2 + (3b - 4)2 + c2 = 0
(3a - 2) = 0
(3b - 4) = 0
c = 0
a = 2/3
b = 4/3
putting the value then we get,
(6 × 2/3 + 9 × 4/3)1/2 = 4