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A binary operation * is defined on the set of real numbers, R, by P...

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A binary operation * is defined on the set of real numbers, R, by

P * q = \(\frac{q^2 - p^2}{2pq}\). Find 3 * 2

  • A. \(\frac{13}{12}\)
  • B. \(\frac{5}{12}\)
  • C. -\(\frac{5}{12}\)
  • D. \(\frac{-1}{2}\)
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Explanation

P * q = \(\frac{q^2 - p^2}{2pq}\).

3 * 2 (where p = 3, q = 2)

i.e 3 *2 =  \(\frac{3^2 - 2^2}{2 *3 * 2}\)

=  \(\frac{4 - 9}{12}\)

= \(\frac{-5}{12}\)


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