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Aptitude · Q368

Algebra

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 368

Q368

If x2 + 16 = -4x, then what is the value of x3 - 64?

A.
128
B.
0
Answer
C.
64
D.
256

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
x2 + 16 = -4x
x3 - 64
= x3 - (4)3
= (x - 4)(x2 + 16 + 4x)
= (x - 4)(-4x + 4x)
= 0