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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 |
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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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