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Question : If $a^{4} + b^{4} = a^{2}b^{2}$, then $(a^{6} + b^{6})$ equals:

Option 1: $0$

Option 2: $1$

Option 3: $a^{2}+b^{2}$

Option 4: $a^{2}b^{4}+a^{4}b^{2}$


Team Careers360 4th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $0$


Solution : Given: $a^{4} + b^{4} = a^{2}b^{2}$
Now, $(a^{6} + b^{6})$
$=(a^2)^3+(b^2)^3$
$=(a^{2} + b^{2})(a^{4} + b^{4} - a^{2}b^{2})$
$= (a^{2} + b^{2})(a^{2}b^{2} - a^{2}b^{2})$
$=0$
Hence, the correct answer is $0$.

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