A binary operation x is defined by a x b = a\(^b\). If a x 2 = 2 – a, find the possible values of a?
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1, -2
- 2, -1
- 2, -2
- 1, -1
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
a = b = a\(^2\)
a + 2 = a\(^2\).....(i)
a + 2 = 2 - a..............(ii)
a\(^2\) = 2 - a
a\(^2\)+ a - 2 = a\(^2\) + a - 2 = 0
= (a + 2)(a - 1) = 0
a = 1 or - 2
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