If x+2p+3q=14 and 2xp+6pq+3qx=4, find the value of x2+4p2+9q2.
A
199
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B
132
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C
188
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D
178
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Solution
The correct option is C188 Given, x+2p+3q=14 and 2xp+6pq+3qx=4 We know, (a+b+c)2=(a2+b2+c2)+2(ab+bc+ca) Here, a=x,b=2p,c=3q Thus, (x+2p+3q)2=x2+4p2+9q2+2(2xp+6pq+3qx) =>142=x2+4p2+9q2+2(4) =>196−8=x2+4p2+9q2 =>x2+4p2+9q2=188