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701. |
Find the errors and correct them in the following :The value of following when a = – 3 : a2 + 3a = (- 3)2 + 3(- 3) = 9 + 0 = 9 |
Answer» a2 + 3a = (- 3)2 + 3(- 3) (when a = – 3) = (- 3 × – 3) – 9 (Error is 3(- 3) = 0) = 9 – 9 = 0 |
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702. |
Find the errors and correct them in the following :The value of following when a = – 3 : 3 – a = 3 – 3 = 0 |
Answer» 3 – a = 3 – (- 3) (when a = – 3) = 3 + 3 = 6 (Error is – (- 3) = – 3) |
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703. |
Find the product.(P + 2) (P – 2) (P2 + 4) |
Answer» (P + 2) (P – 2) (P2 + 4) Identity (a + b)(a – b) = a2 – b2 = (P2 – 22)(P2+ 4) = (P2 – 4)(P2 + 4) = (P2)2 – 42 = P4 – 16 |
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704. |
Find the errors and correct them in the following :The value of following when a = – 3 : a3 – a2 – 3 = (- 3)3 – (-3)2 – 3 = – 9 + 6 – 3 = – 6 |
Answer» a3 – a2 – 3 = (- 3)3 – (- 3)2 – 3 (when a = – 3) = (- 3 × – 3 × – 3) – (- 3 × – 3) – 3 = – 27 – (9) – 3 (Error is (- 3)3 = – 9 and (- 3)2 = 6) = – 27 – 9 – 3 = – 39 |
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705. |
Write numeric and algebraic terms in the expression : 5x2 + 3y + 7 |
Answer» Given expression is 5x2 + 3y + 7 Numerical terms = 7 Algebraic terms = 5x2 , 3y |
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706. |
Find the product.(2a + 3)(2a – 3) (4a2 + 9) |
Answer» (2a + 3)(2a – 3) (4a2 + 9) Identity (a + b)(a-b) = a2 – b2 = [((2a)2 – 32)(4a2+9)2 = (4a2 – 9)(4a2 + 9) = (4a2)2 – 92 = 16a4 – 81 |
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707. |
Find the value of the expression (9x2 + 24x + 16), when x = 12. |
Answer» Given, (9x2 + 24x + 16) x = 12 So, we can also write it as; = (3x)2 + 2(3x)(4) + (4)2 → By the formula (a + b)2 we get, = (3x + 4)2 = [3 (12) + 4]2 = [36 + 4]2 = [40]2 = 1600 Hence the value of the expression is 1600 when x =12. |
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708. |
Find the product.(x – 3)(x + 3) (x2 + 9) |
Answer» (x – 3)(x + 3) (x2 + 9) Identity(a + b)(a-b) = a2 – b2 = (x2 – 32)(x2 + 9) = (x2 – 9)(x2 + 9) = (x2)2– 92 = x4 – 81 |
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709. |
How many number of terms are there in each of the following expressions ? (i) 5x2 + 3y + 7(ii) 5x2y + 3(iii) 3x2y(iv) 5x – 7(v) 7x3 – 2x |
Answer» (i) Given expression is 5x2 + 3y + 7 Number of terms = 3 (ii) Given expression is 5x2y + 3 Number of terms = 2 (iii) Given expression is 3x2y Number of terms = 1 (iv) Given expression is 5x – 7 Number of terms = 2 (v) Given expression is 7x3 – 2x Number of terms = 2 |
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710. |
Find the product 24x2(1-2x) and evaluate its value for x=3 |
Answer» 24x2 (1 – 2x) = 24x2 – 48x3 According to question, When x = 3 = 24x2 – 48x3 = 24 (3)2 – 48 (3)3 = 24 (9) – 48 (27) = 216 – 1296 = -1080 |
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711. |
If x = – 1 what is the value of x2 – 1?A) 1B) 0C) – 1D) 2 |
Answer» Correct option is B) 0 x2 - 1 = (-1)2 - 1 = 1 - 1 = 0 |
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712. |
Evaluate these using identity :102 × 98 |
Answer» 102 × 98 = (100+ 2) (100 – 2) Identity (a + b)(a – b) = a2 – b2 Here a = 100, b= 2 (100 + 2)(100 – 2) = 1002 – 22 =10000 – 4 102 × 98 = 9996 |
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713. |
Evaluate these using identity :8.5 × 9.5 |
Answer» 8.5 × 9.5 = (9 – 0.5) (9 + 0.5) Here a = 9, b = 0.5 (9 – 0.5)(9 + 0.5) = (92) – (0.5)2 = 81 – 0.25 = 80.75 |
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714. |
Place the last two terms of the following expressions in parentheses preceded by a minus sign:(i) x + y – 3z + y (ii) 3x – 2y – 5z – 4(iii) 3a – 2b + 4c – 5(iv) 7a + 3b + 2c + 4(v) 2a2 – b2 – 3ab + 6(vi) a2 + b2 – c2 + ab – 3ac |
Answer» (i) Given x + y – 3z + y x + y – 3z + y = x + y – (3z – y) (ii) Given 3x – 2y – 5z – 4 3x – 2y – 5z – 4 = 3x – 2y – (5z + 4) (iii) Given 3a – 2b + 4c – 5 3a – 2b + 4c – 5 = 3a – 2b – (–4c + 5) (iv) Given 7a + 3b + 2c + 4 7a + 3b + 2c + 4 = 7a + 3b – (–2c – 4) (v) Given 2a2 – b2 – 3ab + 6 2a2 – b2 – 3ab + 6 = 2a2 – b2 – (3ab – 6) (vi) Given a2 + b2 – c2 + ab – 3ac a2 + b2 – c2 + ab – 3ac = a2 + b2 – c2 – (- ab + 3ac) |
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715. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statement true:(x + a) (x + b) = x2 + (a + b) x + ________. |
Answer» (x + a) (x + b) = x2 + (a + b) x + ab = (x + a) (x + b) = x × (x + b) + a × (x + b) = x2 + xb + xa + ab = x2 + x (b + a) + ab |
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716. |
How much is y4 -12y2 +y+14 greater than 17y3+34y2 -51y+68? |
Answer» Required expression is y4 -12y2 +y+14-(17y3+34y2 -51y+68) = y4 -12y2 +y+14-17y3-34y2 +51y-68 On combining the like terms, = y4-12y2-34y2 + y+51y+14-68-17y3 = y4-46y2 + 52y-17y3 -54 = y4 -17y3 -46y2 + 52y-54 So, y4 -12y2 +y+14 is y4-17y3-46y2 + 52y-54 greater than 17y3+34y2 -51y+68. |
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717. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statement true:The product of two polynomials is a ________. |
Answer» Polynomial As the product of two polynomials is again a polynomial. |
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718. |
13x = (85)2 – (84)2 then x = ……………….A) 16 B) 11 C) 13 D) 10 |
Answer» Correct option is C) 13 Correct option is (C) 13 \(85^2–84^2\) \(=(85-84)\times(85+84)\) \(=1\times169=169\) \(\therefore\) 13x = 169 \(\Rightarrow\) \(x=\frac{169}{13}=13\) |
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719. |
How much does 93p2 -55p+4 exceed 13p3 -5p2 + 17p-90? |
Answer» Required expression is 93p2 -55p+4 —(13p3 -5p2 + 17p-90) = 93p2 -55p+4 -13p3+5p2 – 17p + 90 On combining the like terms, = 93p2 + 5p2-55p-17p+4+90-13p3 = 98p2-72p+94-13p3 =-13p3 + 98p2-72p+ 94 So, 93p2 -55p+4 is -13p3 + 9p2 -72p+ 94 exceed from 13p3 -5p2 + 17p-90. |
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720. |
To what expression must 99x3 - 33x2 -13x - 41 be added to make the sum zero? |
Answer» In order to find the solution, we will subtract 99x3 -33x2 -13x-41 from 0. Required expression is 0- (99x3 -33x2 -13x-41) = 0- 99x3 +33x2 +13x+41 = – 99x3 +33x2 +13x+41 So, If we add -99x3 +33x2 +13x+41 to 99x3 -33x2 -13x-41, then the sum is zero. |
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721. |
(2x+3) (3x-1) =?(a) (6x2+8x-3) (b) (6x2+7x-3) (c) (6x2-7x-3) (d) (6x2-7x+3) |
Answer» (b) (6x2+7x-3) Explanation: Given (2x+3) (3x-1) By solving in horizontal method we get (2x+3) (3x-1)= 2x (3x-1) + 3 (3x-1) (2x+3) (3x-1)= (6x2+7x-3) |
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722. |
Add the expression:(8/5)x + (11/7)y + (9/4)xy, (-3/2)x – (5/3)y – (9/5)xy |
Answer» (8/5)x + (11/7)y + (9/4)xy, (-3/2)x – (5/3)y – (9/5)xy Required sum, [(8/5)x + (11/7)y + (9/4)xy] + [(-3/2)x – (5/3)y – (9/5)xy] Collecting like terms, = [(8/5)x – (3/2)x] + [(11/7)y – (5/3)y] + [(9/4)xy – (9/5)xy] = (1/10)x – (2/21)y + (9/20)xy |
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723. |
Add the expression: (3/2)x3 – (1/4)x2 + (5/3), (-5/4)x3 + (3/5)x2 – x + (1/5), -x2 + (3/8)x – (8/15) |
Answer» (3/2)x3 – (1/4)x2 + (5/3), (-5/4)x3 + (3/5)x2 – x + (1/5), -x2 + (3/8)x – (8/15) Required sum, = (3/2)x3 – (1/4)x2 + (5/3), (-5/4)x3 + (3/5)x2 – x + (1/5), -x2 + (3/8)x – (8/15) Collecting like terms, = [(3/2)x3 – (5/4)x3] + [- (1/4)x2 + (3/5)x2 -x2] + [– x + (3/8)x] + [(5/3) + (1/5) – (8/15)] = (1/4)x3 – (13/20)x2 – (5/8)x + (4/3) |
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724. |
Add the expression:(2/3)a – (4/5)v + (3/5)c, -(3/4)a – (5/2)b + (2/3)c, (5/2)a + (7/4)b – (5/6)c |
Answer» (2/3)a – (4/5)v + (3/5)c, -(3/4)a – (5/2)b + (2/3)c, (5/2)a + (7/4)b – (5/6)c Required sum, = [(2/3)a – (4/5)b + (3/5)c] + [-(3/4)a – (5/2)b + (2/3)c] + [(5/2)a + (7/4)b – (5/6)c] Collecting like terms, = (2/3)a -(3/4)a + (5/2)a – (4/5)b – (5/2)b + (7/4)b + (3/5)c + (2/3)c – (5/6)c = [(2/3) – (3/4) + (5/2)]a + [(-4/5) – (5/2) + (7/4)]b + [(3/5) + (2/3) – (5/6)]c = [(8 – 9 + 30)/12)a] + [(-16 -15 +30)/20)b] + [(18 + 20 – 25)/ 30)c] = (29/12)a +- (31/20)b + (13/30)c |
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725. |
(x+4) (x+4) =?(a) (x2+16) (b) (x2+4x+16) (c) (x2+8x+16) (d) (x2+16x) |
Answer» (c) (x2+8x+16) Explanation: Given (x+4) (x+4)=(x+4)2 By expanding the given expression by using (a + b)2 = a2+2ab+b2 we get (x+4)2 = x2+2(x) (4)+42 = x2+8x+16 |
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726. |
(x-6) (x-6) =?(a) (x2-36) (b) (x2+36) (c) (x2-6x+36) (d) (x2-12x+36) |
Answer» (d) (x2-12x+36) Explanation: Given (x-6) (x-6)=(x-6)2 By expanding the given expression by using (a – b)2 = a2-2ab+b2 we get (x-6)2 = x2-2(x) (6)+62 = x2-12x+36 |
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727. |
Add the expression:(3/5)x, (2/3)x, (-4/5)x |
Answer» (3/5)x, (2/3)x, (-4/5)x In the above questions terms having the same literal factors are like terms. = (3/5)x + (2/3)x + (-4/5)x LCM of 5, 3, and 5 is 15 = (9x + 10x – 12x)/ 15 = (19x – 12x)/ 15 = (7/15)x |
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728. |
Coefficient of y in the term –y/3 is(a) – 1 (b) – 3 (c) -1/3 (d) 1/3 |
Answer» (c) -1/3 -y/3 can also be written as y × (-1/3) So, Coefficient of y is -1/3 |
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729. |
Add the expression:5x, 7x, -6x |
Answer» 5x, 7x, -6x In the above questions terms having the same literal factors are like terms. Now add the like terms, = 5x + 7x + (-6x) … [∵ + × – = -] Add terms having same sign first, = 5x + 7x – 6x = 12x – 6x = 6x |
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730. |
Add: 6ax-2by+3cz, 6by-11ax-cz and 10cz-2ax-3by |
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Answer» Given 6ax-2by+3cz, 6by-11ax-cz and 10cz-2ax-3by To add the given expression we have arrange them column wise is given below: 6ax-2by+3cz -11ax+6by-cz -2ax-3by+10cz
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731. |
Which of the following are like terms?(a) 5xyz2, – 3xy2z (b) – 5xyz2, 7xyz2(c) 5xyz2, 5x2yz (d) 5xyz2, x2y2z2 |
Answer» (b) – 5xyz2, 7xyz2 Like terms are formed from the same variables and the powers of these variables are also the same. But coefficients of like terms need not be the same. |
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732. |
Add: 2x3-9x2+8, 3x2-6x-5, 7x3-10x+1 and 3+2x-5x2-4x3 |
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Answer» Given 2x3-9x2+8, 3x2-6x-5, 7x3-10x+1 and 3+2x-5x2-4x3 To add the given expression we have arrange them column wise is given below: 2x3-9x2+8 7x3-10x+1 3x2– 6x- 5 -4x3-5x2+2x+3
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733. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statement true:The product of two terms with like signs is a ____________ term. |
Answer» Positive If both the like terms are either positive or negative, then the resultant term will always be positive. |
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734. |
Square of 3x – 4y is(a) 9x2 – 16y2 (b) 6x2 – 8y2(c) 9x2 + 16y2 + 24xy (d) 9x2 + 16y2 – 24xy |
Answer» (d) 9x2 + 16y2 – 24xy As per the condition in the question, (3x – 4y)2 The standard identity = (a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab + b2 Where, a = 3x, b = 4y Then, (3x – 4y)2 = (3x)2 – (2 × 3x × 4y) + (4y)2 = 9x2 – 24xy + 16y2 |
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735. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.Sum or difference of two like terms is ________. |
Answer» Sum or difference of two like terms is a like term. Let us consider the tow like terms = 2y and 3y Sum of two like terms = 2y + 3y = 5 y Difference of two like terms = 2y – 3y = -y |
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736. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statement true:The product of two terms with unlike signs is a ____________ term. |
Answer» Negative As the product of a positive term and a negative term is always negative. |
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737. |
Evaluate each of the following expressions for x = -2, y = -1, z = 3:(i) (x/y) + (y/z) + (z/x)(ii) x2 + y2 + z2 – xy – yz – zx |
Answer» (i) Given x = -2, y = -1, z = 3 Consider (x/y) + (y/z) + (z/x) On substituting the given values we get, = (-2/-1) + (-1/3) + (3/-2) The LCM of 3 and 2 is 6 = (12 – 2 – 9)/6 = (1/6) (ii) Given x = -2, y = -1, z = 3 Consider x2 + y2 + z2 – xy – yz – zx On substituting the given values we get, = (-2)2 + (-1)2 + 32 – (-2) (-1) – (-1) (3) – (3) (-2) = 4 + 1 + 9 – 2 + 3 + 6 = 23 – 2 = 21 |
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738. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.In the formula, area of circle = πr2, the numerical constant of the expression πr2 is ________. |
Answer» In the formula, area of circle = πr2, the numerical constant of the expression πr2 is π. |
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739. |
Product of 6a2 – 7b + 5ab and 2ab is(a) 12a3b – 14ab2 + 10ab (b) 12a3b – 14ab2 + 10a2b2(c) 6a2 – 7b + 7ab (d) 12a2b – 7ab2 + 10ab |
Answer» (b) 12a3b – 14ab2 + 10a2b2 Now we have find product of trinomial and monomial, = (6a2 – 7b + 5ab) × 2ab = (2ab × 6a2) – (2ab × 7b) + (2ab × 5ab) = 12a3b – 14ab2 + 10a2b2 |
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740. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statement true:a (b + c) = ax ____ × ax _____. |
Answer» b,c We have , a(b+c)=a x b + a x c [using left distributive law] |
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741. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statement true:Number of terms in the expression a2 + bc × d is ________. |
Answer» two The expression can be written as a2 + bc × d = a2 + bcd The multiplication sign does not mean that there are two separate terms. Two terms can be separated only by the operations of addition or subtraction. |
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742. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statement true:1032 – 1022 = ………….. × (103 – 102) = ……… . |
Answer» (103 + 102), 205 1032 – 1022 is of the form a2 – b2. Comparing the two we get, a = 103 and b = 102. We have a2 - b2 = (a + b)(a - b). So, 1032 – 1022 = (103 + 102)(103 - 102) = (205)(1) = 205×1 = 205 |
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743. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statement true:Area of a rectangular plot with sides 4x2 and 3y2 is __________. |
Answer» 12x2y2 Let the length of rectangular plot = l = 4x2 The breadth of rectangular plot = b = 3y2 Area of rectangular plot = l × b = 4x2 × 3y2 = 12x2y2 |
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744. |
Which of the following is Algebraic Expression?A) 96B) 95 ÷ 11 × 3C) 2 + m + nD) – 30 + (16 ÷ 4) |
Answer» Correct option is C) 2 + m + n |
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745. |
Write the constant term of each of the following algebraic expressions:(i) x2y − xy2 + 7xy − 3(ii) a3 − 3a2 + 7a + 5 |
Answer» (i) Given x2y − xy2 + 7xy − 3 The constant term in the given algebraic expressions is -3. (ii) Given a3 − 3a2 + 7a + 5 The constant term in the given algebraic expressions is 5. |
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746. |
Which of the following is a binomial?A) 19 × 4B) 7xyzC) x – 4aD) 3x + y – z |
Answer» Correct option is C) x – 4a Binomial expression is a mathematical expression of two terms connected by a plus sign or minus sign. It is clear that 19 x 4 and 7xyz are example o monomial, 3x + y - z is example of trinomial and x - 4a is an example of binomial. |
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747. |
Which of the following is not a numerical expression?A) 1 + 2 – 9B) 9 + (6 – 4)C) -3 – 5D) x - 11/3 |
Answer» Correct option is D) x - 11/3 Numerical expression contains numbers and at least on e operation. it does not contain any variable . It is clear that 1 + 2 - 9, 9 + (6 - 4) and -3 - 5 are examples of numerical expression. |
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748. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statement true:(a – b) _________ = a2 – 2ab + b2 |
Answer» (a – b) (a – b) = (a – b)2= a2 – 2ab + b2 (a – b) (a – b) = a × (a – b) – b × (a – b) = a2 – ab – ba + b2 = a2 – 2ab + b2 |
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749. |
Fill in the blanks to make the statement true:The coefficient in – 37abc is __________. |
Answer» -37 The constant term (with their sign) involved in term of an algebraic expression is called the numerical coefficient of that term. |
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750. |
Write the numerical coefficient of each in the following:(i) xy(ii) -6yz(iii) 7abc(iv) -2x3y2z |
Answer» (i) Given xy The numerical coefficient in the term xy is 1. (ii) Given -6yz The numerical coefficient in the term – 6yz is – 6. (iii) Given 7abc The numerical coefficient in the term 7abc is 7. (iv) Given -2x3y2z The numerical coefficient in the term −2x3y2z is -2. |
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