Let a1,a2,a3,a4 and b real numbers such that b+4∑K=1aK=8 and b2+4∑K=1a2K=16. The possible integral value of 'b' can be:
b+a1+a2+a3+a4=8
b2+a21+a22+a23+a24=16
Now, a21+a22+a23+a24>0
⇒b2<16
⇒b<4
If b=3,
a1+a2+a3+a4=5a21+a22+a23+a24=7} Not possible
⇒ only possible value can be b=2