CAT 2023 Linear and Quadratic Equations Question (Hard)

Question

If and are real numbers such that , then value of ?

Optima Learn · Accepted Answer

Step 1 We are given Let us simplify the left-hand side First expand So the full left-hand side becomes Step 2 Now simplify the right-hand side Equating both sides Step 3 Bring all terms to one side Combine like terms Step 4 This is a quadratic in and . Let s try substituting to simplify. Let Then Su

CAT 2023 Linear and Quadratic Equations — Previous Year Question

CAT 2023

Quantitative

Linear and Quadratic Equations

Hard

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