Four of the five parts numbered (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) in the following equation are exactly equal. Which part is not equal to the other four ? The number of that part is the answer.
Options:
(A) (x + 2y) (3x + 2y)
(B) (x + 2y) 2 + 2x(x + 2y)
(C) (3x + 2y) 2 2x(3x + 2y)
(D) 3x(x + 2y) + 2y(x + 2y)
(E) x(3x + 2y) 2y(3x 2y) Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:
Others are equal to 3x2 + 8xy + 4y2
So, the answer is (E).