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If (x2+x+1)(x2+2x+1) =A+Bx+1+Cx+12, then A-B is equal to


A

4C

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4C+1

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C

3C

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D

2C

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Solution

The correct option is D

2C


Explanation for the correct answer:

(x2+x+1)(x2+2x+1)=A+Bx+1+Cx+12

By taking the LCM we get

⇒(x2+x+1)(x+1)2=A(x+1)2+B(x+1)+Cx+12

Multiplying the equation throughout by (x+1)2 we get

⇒(x2+x+1)=A(x+1)2+B(x+1)+C

⇒(x2+x+1)=A(x2+2x+1)+B(x+1)+C

⇒(x2+x+1)=Ax2+2A+Bx+A+B+C

On comparing the coefficients we get

A=1 ...(i)

2A+B=1 ...(ii)

A+B+C=1...(iii)

From (i) and (ii) we get

21+B=1

⇒B=1-2

⇒B=-1

Substituting the value of A,B in (iii) we get

1+(-1)+C=1

⇒ C=1

⇒ A-B=1--1

⇒ A-B=2×1=2C

Hence, the value of A-B for the given equation is 2C, so option (D) is the correct answer.


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