If the binary operation * on the set Z of integers is defined by a * b = a + 3b 2 , find the value of 2 * 4.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

The given binary operation is a*b = a + 3

We have to find the value of 2*4

Applying the relation, we have

2*4 = 2 + 3() = 2 + 3(16) = 2 + 48 = 50.

Thus, the required solution is 50.