Source: Extra Practice

Consider the relation R={(x,y):x,yZ,x2+y2=9}R = \{(x, y) : x, y \in \mathbb{Z}, x^2 + y^2 = 9\}. Which of the following is NOT an element of the domain of RR?

Options

Option A

0

Option B

3

Option C

-3

Option D is correct

2

Explanation

For xx to be in the domain, there must exist an integer yy such that x2+y2=9x^2 + y^2 = 9. If x=0x=0, y2=9y^2=9 (y=±3y=\pm3). If x=3x=3, y2=0y^2=0 (y=0y=0). If x=3x=-3, y2=0y^2=0 (y=0y=0). If x=2x=2, y2=94=5y^2 = 9 - 4 = 5. Since 5\sqrt{5} is not an integer, x=2x=2 cannot be in the domain of a relation defined over integers Z\mathbb{Z}. Thus, 2 is the correct answer. All other options result in integer values for yy.