If 3a = b2, find the minimum value of a + b
__
4
5
3
6
3a = b2
For minimum value of a+b
Equate bases and exponents
⇒ 3=b and a=2
So, a+b = 3+2=5
Find the value of: 3a−2b when a=8,b=10
What is the value of x in the following equation?
12x - 2 = 40 - 2x