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==Problem==
==Problem==
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The operation <math>\alpha * \beta</math> is defined by <math>\alpha * \beta = \alpha^2 - \beta^2</math>  <math>\forall \alpha , \beta \in R</math>.
The value of the expression <math>K = \left[\left(1+\sqrt{3}\right) * 2\right]*\sqrt{2} </math> is
 
A. <math>3</math>
 
B. <math>0</math>
 
C. <math>\sqrt{3}</math>
 
D. <math>9</math>
 
E. <math>1</math>


==Solution==
==Solution==

Revision as of 21:08, 17 October 2007

Problem

The operation $\alpha * \beta$ is defined by $\alpha * \beta = \alpha^2 - \beta^2$ $\forall \alpha , \beta \in R$. The value of the expression $K = \left[\left(1+\sqrt{3}\right) * 2\right]*\sqrt{2}$ is

A. $3$

B. $0$

C. $\sqrt{3}$

D. $9$

E. $1$

Solution

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See also

2006 Cyprus MO, Lyceum (Problems)
Preceded by
Problem 1
Followed by
Problem 3
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