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If  \({(x + iy)^{\frac{1}{3}}} = a + ib\), where \(x,y,a,b \in R\), then \(\frac{x}{a} - \frac{y}{b} = \)

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Mathematics Complex Number Engineering Entrance Exam
Question

If  \({(x + iy)^{\frac{1}{3}}} = a + ib\), where \(x,y,a,b \in R\), then \(\frac{x}{a} - \frac{y}{b} = \)

Options
A

\({a^2} - {b^2}\)

B

\( - 2({a^2} + {b^2})\)

Correct
C

\(  2({a^2} - {b^2})\)

D

\({a^2} + {b^2}\)

Solution

\({(x + iy)^{\frac{1}{3}}} = a + ib\)

\( \Rightarrow x + iy = {(a + ib)^3}\)

\( \Rightarrow x + iy = {a^3} - i{b^3} + i3{a^2}b - 3a{b^2}\)

\( = {a^3} - 3a{b^2} + i(3{a^2}b - {b^3})\)

\( \Rightarrow x = {a^3} - 3a{b^2}\)

and \(y = 3{a^2}b - {b^3}\)

So, \(\frac{x}{a} - \frac{y}{b} = {a^2} - 3{b^2} - 3{a^2} + {b^2}\)

\( =  - 2{a^2} - 2{b^2} =  - 2({a^2} + {b^2})\)

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