2017 · Q32
If ab + bc + ca = 0, then what is the value of a²/(a²-bc)+b²/(b²-ca)+c²/(c²-ab) ?
Elementary MathematicsAlgebra
- A3
- B0
- C1
- D-1
Explanation
Since ab+bc+ca = 0, we have −bc = ab+ca, so a²−bc = a²+ab+ca = a(a+b+c). Each denominator similarly equals aS, bS, cS with S = a+b+c. The sum becomes a/S+b/S+c/S = 1. Hence option (C) 1.