If a = b^2 / (b – a), then the value of a^3 + b^3 is:
(a) 2
(b) 6ab
(c) 0
(d) 1
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Given the equation \(a = \frac{b^2}{b-a}\), we can rearrange this equation to find a relationship between \(a\) and \(b\). Multiplying both sides by \(b-a\) gives:
\[
a(b – a) = b^2
\]
Expanding the left side:
\[
ab – a^2 = b^2
\]
Rearranging terms:
\[
ab = a^2 + b^2
\]
Now, we are asked to find the value of \(a^3 + b^3\). We know the identity for the sum of cubes is:
\[
a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 – ab + b^2)
\]
Substituting \(ab = a^2 + b^2\) into the identity:
\[
a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(0)
\]
Since anything multiplied by 0 is 0:
\[
a^3 + b^3 = 0
\]
Therefore, the value of \(a^3 + b^3\) is \(0\), and the correct option is:
(c) 0