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# What is the value of a^4 - b^4 ?

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06 Feb 2018, 05:04
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What is the value of a^4 - b^4 ?

(1) a^2 + b^2 = 24

(2) a^2 - b^2 = 0

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06 Feb 2018, 05:21
Bunuel wrote:
What is the value of a^4 - b^4 ?

(1) a^2 + b^2 = 24

(2) a^2 - b^2 = 0

As this looks like a very technical question, we'll try working with the equations.
This is a Precise approach.

(1) It isn't entirely clear how to transform a^2 + b^2 into a^4 - b^4 so simplification won't help.
If a = 0 then b = $$\sqrt{24}$$ and if b = 0 then a = $$\sqrt{24}$$.
These give two different solutions, so it is insufficient!

(2) Since a^2 = b^2, then a^4 = b^4. Therefore a^4 - b^4 = 0.
Sufficient!

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