If 2 48 - 2 12 2 24 - 2 6 = + 52, where , N, then + is equal to
Answer
4
Solution
2 A - 2 B = (A + B) (A - B) and 2 A - 2 B = (A + B) (A - B)
Numerator = 60 36 = 12 36
Denominator = 30 18 = 12 18
Ratio = 36 18 = 5 + 14 5 - 14 = 5 + 1 5 - 1
= ( 5 + 1)24 = 6 + 2 54 = 3 + 52
= 3, = 1
+ = 4
Answer: 4