Functions Question 49

Question: If $ \underset{x\to a}{\mathop{\lim }},\frac{x^{9}+a^{9}}{x+a}=9 $ , then $ a= $

Options:

A) $ {9^{1/8}} $

B) $ \pm 2 $

C) $ \pm 3 $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ \underset{x\to a}{\mathop{\lim }}\frac{x^{9}+a^{9}}{x+a}=9\Rightarrow \frac{2a^{9}}{2a}=9\Rightarrow a^{8}=9 $
$ \Rightarrow a={9^{1/8}} $