UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2013 Question 9

Question 9

Binary Operations

If a binary operation * is defined as x * y = x2 + y2 − √(xy). Evaluate 15 * (3 * 3)

  1. A.435
  2. B.420
  3. C.425
  4. D.520
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (435)

Explanation

3 * 3 = 9 + 9 − 3 = 15; 15 * 15 = 225 + 225 − 15 = 435.