If a2 + b2 + c2 = 6.25 and (ab + bc + ca) = 0.52, what is the value of (a + b + c), if (a + b + c) < 0?
A. ±2.7
B. -2.7
C. -2.8
D. ±2.8
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
a2 + b2 + c2 = 6.25ab + bc + ca = 0.52
As we know-
(a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2(ab + bc + ca)
(a + b + c)2 = 6.25 + 2 × 0.52
(a + b + c)2 = 6.25 + 1.04
(a + b + c)2 = 7.29
a + b + c = ±2.7
Since a + b + c < 0
then, a + b + c = -2.7
This Question Belongs to Arithmetic Ability >> Algebra
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