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If (x+1)2−(x−1)2=32, find the value of x.

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4
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6
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C
8
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10
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12
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Solution

The correct option is C 8
We know (x+1)2=x2+2x+1
and (x1)2=x22x+1
As given ,
(x+1)2(x1)2=32
x2+2x+1(x22x+1)=32
x2+2x+1x2+2x1=32
4x=32
x=8
Hence, option C is correct.

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