For the non zero integers x and y, what is the value of {(x/y) + (y/x)}?
(1) x, y are roots of the equation 16 t^2 – 24 t + 9.
(2) The least common multiple of x and y is y, the same as their greatest common divisor.
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x and y is y
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I think the answer to this question is D
statment 1: by examining the discriminant of the given equation.. it will be equal to 0; which means one single repeated root, in other words, x=y
statement 2: also states that x=y because for the GCD both numbers to be equal to the HCF, they have to be equal
Please correct me if i'm wrong
statment 1: by examining the discriminant of the given equation.. it will be equal to 0; which means one single repeated root, in other words, x=y
statement 2: also states that x=y because for the GCD both numbers to be equal to the HCF, they have to be equal
Please correct me if i'm wrong
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On resolving the first equation we get the roots as 12 and 12.
Therefore statement 1 is sufficient.
Also from statement 2 if LCD = GCD then the numbers must be equal so we can calculate the value of the expression.
therefore the answer is D.
Please post the OA?
Therefore statement 1 is sufficient.
Also from statement 2 if LCD = GCD then the numbers must be equal so we can calculate the value of the expression.
therefore the answer is D.
Please post the OA?
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IMO D.
The first statement essentially leads to the root 3/4, which is the same for x & y. The second statement is also saying that the roots are equal by telling us that the LCM & GCD are the same.
The first statement essentially leads to the root 3/4, which is the same for x & y. The second statement is also saying that the roots are equal by telling us that the LCM & GCD are the same.