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If X = a2n – b2n, Y = (a + b) and Z = (a + b) then which of the following statement is correct regarding X, Y and Z?Statement 1: X Is divisible by Y but not by ZStatement 2: X Is divisible by Z but not by YStatement 3: X Is divisible by both Y and Z1. Statement I2. Statement II3. Statement III4. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Statement III

Given:

The given expressions are X = a2n – b2n, Y = (a + b) and Z = (a + b)

Formula used:

Identity: ((a)2 – (b)2) = (a + b) × (a - b)

(am)n = am × n

Calculation:

It is given that X = a2n – b2n for any natural value of n X can be factories by using the identity ((a)2 – (b)2) = (a + b) × (a – b)

X = (a2n – b2n) × (a + b) × (a – b)

Y and Z both are multiple of (a + b) × (a - b)

It is divisible by both Y and Z

Hence, option (3) is correct



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