Quadratic Equations

ICSE Class 10 Mathematics · RS Aggarwal Mathematics · 138 solved questions

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1Exercise 5A

Find which of the following are the solutions of equation 6x2 - x - 2 = 0 ?

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Given,

⇒ 6x2 - x - 2 = 0

⇒ 6x2 - 4x + 3x - 2 = 0

⇒ 2x(3x - 2) + 1(3x - 2) = 0

⇒ (2x + 1)(3x - 2) = 0

⇒ 2x + 1 = 0 or 3x - 2 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 2x = -1 or 3x = 2

⇒ $x = -\frac{1}{2}$ or x = $\frac{2}{3}$.

Hence, $-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{2}{3}$ are the solutions of equation 6x2 - x - 2 = 0.

2Exercise 5A

Determine whether x = $-\frac{1}{3}$ and x = $\frac{2}{3}$ are the solutions of the equation 9x2 - 3x - 2 = 0.

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Given,

⇒ 9x2 - 3x - 2 = 0

⇒ 9x2 - 6x + 3x - 2 = 0

⇒ 3x(3x - 2) + 1(3x - 2) = 0

⇒ (3x + 1)(3x - 2) = 0

⇒ 3x + 1 = 0 or 3x - 2 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 3x = -1 or 3x = 2

⇒ x = $\frac{-1}{3}$ or x = $\frac{2}{3}$.

Hence, $\frac{-1}{3}, \frac{2}{3}$ are the solutions of the equation 9x2 - 3x - 2 = 0.

3Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

16x2 = 25

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Given,

⇒ 16x2 = 25

⇒ 16x2 - 25 = 0

⇒ (4x)2 - (5)2 = 0

⇒ (4x + 5)(4x - 5) = 0

⇒ 4x + 5 = 0 or 4x - 5 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 4x = -5 or 4x = 5

⇒ x = $\frac{-5}{4}$ or x = $\frac{5}{4}$.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace\frac{5}{4}, \frac{-5}{4}\Big\rbrace$.

4Exercise 5A

Solve the Following equation by factorization:

x2 + 2x = 24

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Given,

⇒ x2 + 2x = 24

⇒ x2 + 2x - 24 = 0

⇒ x2 + 6x - 4x - 24 = 0

⇒ x(x + 6) - 4(x + 6) = 0

⇒ (x - 4)(x + 6) = 0

⇒ x - 4 = 0 or x + 6 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 4 or x = -6.

Hence, x = {-6, 4}.

5Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

x2 - x = 156

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Given,

⇒ x2 - x = 156

⇒ x2 - x - 156 = 0

⇒ x2 - 13x + 12x - 156 = 0

⇒ x(x - 13) + 12(x - 13) = 0

⇒ (x + 12)(x - 13) = 0

⇒ x + 12 = 0 or x - 13 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = -12 or x = 13.

Hence, x = {13, -12}.

6Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

x2 - 11x = 42

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Given,

⇒ x2 - 11x = 42

⇒ x2 - 11x - 42 = 0

⇒ x2 - 14x + 3x - 42 = 0

⇒ x(x - 14) + 3(x - 14) = 0

⇒ (x + 3)(x - 14) = 0

⇒ x + 3 = 0 or x - 14 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = -3 or x = 14.

Hence, x = {14, -3}.

7Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

x2 - 7x + 10 = 0

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Given,

⇒ x2 - 7x + 10 = 0

⇒ x2 - 5x - 2x + 10 = 0

⇒ x(x - 5) - 2(x - 5) = 0

⇒ (x - 2)(x - 5) = 0

⇒ x - 2 = 0 or x - 5 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 2 or x = 5

Hence, x = {2, 5}.

8Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

x2 + 18x = 40

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Given,

⇒ x2 + 18x = 40

⇒ x2 + 18x - 40 = 0

⇒ x2 + 20x - 2x - 40 = 0

⇒ x(x + 20) - 2(x + 20) = 0

⇒ (x - 2)(x + 20) = 0

⇒ x - 2 = 0 or x + 20 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 2 or x = -20.

Hence, x = {-20, 2}.

9Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

x2 + 17 = 18x

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Given,

⇒ x2 + 17 = 18x

⇒ x2 - 18x + 17 = 0

⇒ x2 - 17x - x + 17 = 0

⇒ x(x - 17) - 1(x - 17) = 0

⇒ (x - 1)(x - 17) = 0

⇒ x - 1 = 0 or x - 17 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 1 or x = 17.

Hence, x = {1, 17}.

10Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

3x2 = 5x

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Given,

⇒ 3x2 = 5x

⇒ 3x2 - 5x = 0

⇒ x(3x - 5) = 0

⇒ x = 0 or (3x - 5) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 0 or 3x = 5

⇒ x = 0 or x = $\frac{5}{3}$.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace0, \frac{5}{3}\Big\rbrace$.

11Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

(x + 3)(x - 3) = 27

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Given,

⇒ (x + 3)(x - 3) = 27

⇒ (x)2 - (3)2 = 27

⇒ x2 - 9 = 27

⇒ x2 = 27 + 9

⇒ x2 = 36

⇒ x = $\sqrt{36}$

⇒ x = ± 6

Hence, x = {6, -6}.

12Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

x2 - 30x + 216 = 0

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Given,

⇒ x2 - 30x + 216 = 0

⇒ x2 - 18x - 12x + 216 = 0

⇒ x(x - 18) - 12(x - 18) = 0

⇒ (x - 18)(x - 12) = 0

⇒ (x - 18) = 0 or (x - 12) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 18 or x = 12.

Hence, x = {18, 12}.

13Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

12x2 + 29x + 14 = 0

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Given,

⇒ 12x2 + 29x + 14 = 0

⇒ 12x2 + 21x + 8x + 14 = 0

⇒ 3x(4x + 7) + 2(4x + 7) = 0

⇒ (4x + 7)(3x + 2) = 0

⇒ 4x + 7 = 0 or 3x + 2 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 4x = -7 or 3x = -2

⇒ x = $\frac{-7}{4}$ or x = $\frac{-2}{3}$.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace\frac{-7}{4}, \frac{-2}{3}\Big\rbrace$.

14Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

2x2 - 7x = 39

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Given,

⇒ 2x2 - 7x = 39

⇒ 2x2 - 7x - 39 = 0

⇒ 2x2 + 6x - 13x - 39 = 0

⇒ 2x(x + 3) - 13(x + 3) = 0

⇒ (x + 3)(2x - 13) = 0

⇒ x + 3 = 0 or 2x - 13 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = -3 or 2x = 13

⇒ x = -3 or x = $\frac{13}{2}$.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace\frac{13}{2}, -3\Big\rbrace$.

15Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

10x2 = 9x + 7

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Given,

⇒ 10x2 = 9x + 7

⇒ 10x2 - 9x - 7 = 0

⇒ 10x2 + 5x - 14x - 7 = 0

⇒ 5x(2x + 1) - 7(2x + 1) = 0

⇒ (2x + 1)(5x - 7) = 0

⇒ (2x + 1) = 0 or (5x - 7) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 2x = -1 or 5x = 7

⇒ x = $-\frac{1}{2}$ or x = $\frac{7}{5}$.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{7}{5}\Big\rbrace$.

16Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

15x2 - 28 = x

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Given,

⇒ 15x2 - 28 = x

⇒ 15x2 - x - 28 = 0

⇒ 15x2 - 21x + 20x - 28 = 0

⇒ 3x(5x - 7) + 4(5x - 7) = 0

⇒ (5x - 7)(3x + 4) = 0

⇒ (5x - 7) = 0 or (3x + 4) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 5x = 7 or 3x = - 4

⇒ x = $\frac{7}{5}$ or x = $\frac{-4}{3}$

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace\frac{-4}{3}, \frac{7}{5}\Big\rbrace$.

17Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

8x2 + 15 = 26x

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Given,

⇒ 8x2 + 15 = 26x

⇒ 8x2 - 26x + 15 = 0

⇒ 8x2 - 20x - 6x + 15 = 0

⇒ 4x(2x - 5) - 3(2x - 5) = 0

⇒ (2x - 5)(4x - 3) = 0

⇒ (2x - 5) = 0 or (4x - 3) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 2x = 5 or 4x = 3

⇒ x = $\frac{5}{2}$ or x = $\frac{3}{4}$

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace\frac{5}{2}, \frac{3}{4}\Big\rbrace$.

18Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

3x2 + 8 = 10x

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Given,

⇒ 3x2 + 8 = 10x

⇒ 3x2 - 10x + 8 = 0

⇒ 3x2 - 6x - 4x + 8 = 0

⇒ 3x(x - 2) - 4(x - 2) = 0

⇒ (x - 2)(3x - 4) = 0

⇒ (x - 2) = 0 or (3x - 4) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 2 or 3x = 4

⇒ x = 2 or x = $\frac{4}{3}$.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace2, \frac{4}{3}\Big\rbrace$.

19Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

x(6x - 11) = 35

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Given,

⇒ x(6x - 11) = 35

⇒ 6x2 - 11x - 35 = 0

⇒ 6x2 + 10x - 21x - 35 = 0

⇒ 2x(3x + 5) - 7(3x + 5) = 0

⇒ (3x + 5)(2x - 7) = 0

⇒ (3x + 5) = 0 or (2x - 7) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 3x = -5 or 2x = 7

⇒ x = $\frac{-5}{3}$ or x = $\frac{7}{2}$.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace\frac{-5}{3}, \frac{7}{2}\Big\rbrace$.

20Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

6x(3x - 7) = 7(7 - 3x)

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Given,

⇒ 6x(3x - 7) = 7(7 - 3x)

⇒ 18x2 - 42x = 49 - 21x

⇒ 18x2 - 42x + 21x - 49 = 0

⇒ 6x(3x - 7) + 7(3x - 7) = 0

⇒ (3x - 7)(6x + 7) = 0

⇒ (3x - 7) = 0 or (6x + 7) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 3x = 7 or 6x = -7

⇒ x = $\frac{7}{3}$ or x = $\frac{-7}{6}$.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace\frac{7}{3}, \frac{-7}{6}\Big\rbrace$.

21Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

2x2 - 9x + 10 = 0, when (i) x ∈ N (ii) x ∈ Q.

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Given,

⇒ 2x2 - 9x + 10 = 0

⇒ 2x2 - 4x - 5x + 10 = 0

⇒ 2x(x - 2) - 5(x - 2) = 0

⇒ (2x - 5)(x - 2) = 0

⇒ 2x - 5 = 0 or x - 2 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 2x = 5 or x = 2

⇒ x = $\frac{5}{2}$ or x = 2.

(i) Since, x ∈ N

Hence, value of x = {2}.

(ii) Since, x ∈ Q

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace2, \frac{5}{2}\Big\rbrace$.

22Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

4x2 - 9x - 100 = 0, when x ∈ Q

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Given,

⇒ 4x2 - 9x - 100 = 0

⇒ 4x2 + 16x - 25x - 100 = 0

⇒ 4x(x + 4) - 25(x + 4) = 0

⇒ (4x - 25)(x + 4) = 0

⇒ 4x - 25 = 0 or x + 4 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 4x = 25 or x = -4

⇒ x = $\frac{25}{4}$ or x = -4

Since, x ∈ Q

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace-4, \frac{25}{4}\Big\rbrace$.

23Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

3x2 + 11x + 10 = 0, when x ∈ I

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Given,

⇒ 3x2 + 11x + 10 = 0

⇒ 3x2 + 6x + 5x + 10 = 0

⇒ 3x(x + 2) + 5(x + 2) = 0

⇒ (3x + 5)(x + 2) = 0

⇒ 3x + 5 = 0 or x + 2 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 3x = -5 or x = -2

⇒ x = $\frac{-5}{3}$ or x = -2.

Since, x ∈ I

x = -2

Hence, x = {-2}.

24Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$x + \frac{1}{x} = 3\frac{1}{3}$, x ≠ 0

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x + \frac{1}{x} = 3\frac{1}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x^2 + 1}{x} = \frac{9 + 1}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x^2 + 1}{x} = \frac{10}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3 \times (x^2 + 1) = 10x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 + 3 = 10x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 -10x + 3 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 -9x -x + 3 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x(x - 3) - 1(x - 3) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (x - 3)(3x - 1) = 0.\end{aligned}$$

⇒ x - 3 = 0 or 3x - 1 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 3 or 3x = 1

⇒ x = 3 or x = $\frac{1}{3}$

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace3, \frac{1}{3}\Big\rbrace$.

25Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

5x - $\frac{35}{x}$ = 18

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 5x - \frac{35}{x} = 18 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5x^2 - 35}{x} = 18 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 5x^2 - 35 = 18x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 5x^2 - 18x - 35 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 5x^2 - 25x + 7x - 35 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 5x(x - 5) + 7(x - 5) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (5x + 7)(x - 5) = 0.\end{aligned}$$

⇒ 5x + 7 = 0 or (x - 5) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 5x = -7 or x = 5

⇒ x = $\frac{-7}{5}$ or x = 5.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace5, \frac{-7}{5}\Big\rbrace$.

26Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

10x - $\frac{1}{x}$ = 3

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 10x - \frac{1}{x} = 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{10x^2 - 1}{x} = 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 10x^2 - 1 = 3x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 10x^2 - 3x - 1 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 10x^2 - 5x + 2x - 1 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 5x(2x - 1) + 1(2x - 1) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (5x + 1)(2x - 1) = 0.\end{aligned}$$

⇒ (5x + 1) = 0 or (2x - 1) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 5x = -1 or 2x = 1

⇒ x = $-\frac{1}{5}$ or x = $\frac{1}{2}$.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{5}\Big\rbrace$.

27Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

3a2x2 + 8abx + 4b2 = 0, a ≠ 0

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Given,

⇒ 3a2x2 + 8abx + 4b2 = 0

⇒ 3a2x2 + 6abx + 2abx + 4b2 = 0

⇒ 3ax(ax + 2b) + 2b(ax + 2b) = 0

⇒ (3ax + 2b)(ax + 2b) = 0

⇒ (3ax + 2b) = 0 or (ax + 2b) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 3ax = -2b or ax = -2b

⇒ x = $-\frac{2b}{3a}$ or x = $-\frac{2b}{a}$.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace-\frac{2b}{a}, -\frac{2b}{3a}\Big\rbrace$.

28Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

4x2 - 4ax + (a2 - b2) = 0, where a, b ∈ R.

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Given,

⇒ 4x2 - 4ax + (a2 - b2) = 0

⇒ (4x2 - 4ax + a2) - b2 = 0

⇒ [(2x)2 - 2 × a × 2x + (a)2] - b2 = 0

⇒ (2x - a)2 - b2 = 0

⇒ (2x - a + b)(2x - a - b) = 0

⇒ (2x - a + b) = 0 or (2x - a - b) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 2x = a - b or 2x = a + b

⇒ x = $\frac{a - b}{2}$ or x = $\frac{a + b}{2}$.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace \frac{a + b}{2}, \frac{a - b}{2}\Big\rbrace$.

29Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

5x2 - 12x - 9 = 0, when (i) x ∈ I (ii) x ∈ Q

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Given,

⇒ 5x2 - 12x - 9 = 0

⇒ 5x2 - 15x + 3x - 9 = 0

⇒ 5x(x - 3) + 3(x - 3) = 0

⇒ (5x + 3)(x - 3) = 0

⇒ (5x + 3) = 0 or (x - 3) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 5x = -3 or x = 3

⇒ x = $\frac{-3}{5}$ or x = 3.

(i) Since, x ∈ I

Hence, x = {3}.

(ii) Since, x ∈ Q

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace3, \frac{-3}{5}\Big\rbrace$.

30Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

2x2 - 11x + 15 = 0, when (i) x ∈ N (ii) x ∈ I

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Given,

⇒ 2x2 - 11x + 15 = 0

⇒ 2x2 - 6x - 5x + 15 = 0

⇒ 2x(x - 3) - 5(x - 3) = 0

⇒ (2x - 5)(x - 3) = 0

⇒ (2x - 5) = 0 or (x - 3) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 2x = 5 or x = 3

⇒ x = $\frac{5}{2}$ or x = 3.

(i) Since, x ∈ N

Hence, x = {3}.

(ii) Since, x ∈ I

Hence, x = {3}.

31Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$\sqrt{3}x^2 + 11x + 6\sqrt{3}$ = 0

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \sqrt{3}x^2 + 11x + 6\sqrt{3} = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \sqrt{3}x^2 + 9x + 2x + 6\sqrt{3} = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \sqrt{3}x(x + 3\sqrt{3}) + 2(x + 3\sqrt{3}) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (\sqrt{3}x + 2)(x + 3\sqrt{3}) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (\sqrt{3}x + 2) = 0 \text{ or } (x + 3\sqrt{3}) = 0 \text{ [Using Zero-product rule] } \\[1em] \Rightarrow \sqrt{3}x = -2 \text{ or } x = -3\sqrt{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{-2}{\sqrt{3}} \text{ or } x = -3\sqrt{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace\frac{-2}{\sqrt{3}}, -3\sqrt{3}\Big\rbrace$.

32Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$2\sqrt{5}x^2 - 3x - \sqrt{5}$ = 0

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2\sqrt{5}x^2 - 3x - \sqrt{5} = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2\sqrt{5}x^2 - 5x + 2x - \sqrt{5} = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \sqrt{5}x(2x - \sqrt{5}) + 1(2x - \sqrt{5}) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (\sqrt{5}x + 1)(2x - \sqrt{5}) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (\sqrt{5}x + 1)= 0 \text{ or } (2x - \sqrt{5}) = 0 \text{ [Using Zero-product rule] } \\[1em] \Rightarrow (\sqrt{5}x + 1)= 0 \text{ or } (2x - \sqrt{5}) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \sqrt{5}x = -1 \text{ or } 2x = \sqrt{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{-1}{\sqrt{5}} \text{ or } x = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}, \frac{-1}{\sqrt{5}}\Big\rbrace$.

33Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$x^2 - (1 + \sqrt{2})x + \sqrt{2}$ = 0

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x^2 - (1 + \sqrt{2})x + \sqrt{2} = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^2 - 1x - \sqrt{2}x + \sqrt{2} = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x(x - 1) - \sqrt{2}(x - 1) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (x - \sqrt{2})(x - 1) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (x - \sqrt{2}) = 0 \text{ or } (x - 1) = 0 \text{ [Using Zero-product rule] } \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \sqrt{2} \text{ or } x = 1.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = {1, \sqrt{2}}$.

34Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$\frac{x + 1}{x - 1} = \frac{3x - 7}{2x - 5}$

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Given,

$\Rightarrow \frac{x + 1}{x - 1} = \frac{3x - 7}{2x - 5}$

⇒ (x + 1)(2x - 5) = (3x - 7)(x - 1)

⇒ (2x2 - 5x + 2x - 5) = (3x2 - 3x - 7x + 7)

⇒ (2x2 - 3x - 5) = (3x2 - 10x + 7)

⇒ (3x2 - 10x + 7) - (2x2 - 3x - 5) = 0

⇒ 3x2 - 10x + 7 - 2x2 + 3x + 5 = 0

⇒ x2 - 7x + 12 = 0

⇒ x2 - 3x - 4x + 12 = 0

⇒ x(x - 3) - 4(x - 3) = 0

⇒ (x - 4)(x - 3) = 0

⇒ (x - 4) = 0 or (x - 3) = 0     [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 4 or x = 3.

Hence, x = {3, 4}.

35Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$\frac{3x + 1}{7x + 1} = \frac{5x + 1}{7x + 5}$

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Given,

$\Rightarrow \frac{3x + 1}{7x + 1} = \frac{5x + 1}{7x + 5}$

⇒ (3x + 1)(7x + 5) = (5x + 1)(7x + 1)

⇒ (21x2 + 15x + 7x + 5) = (35x2 + 5x + 7x + 1)

⇒ (21x2 + 22x + 5) = (35x2 + 12x + 1)

⇒ (35x2 + 12x + 1) - (21x2 + 22x + 5) = 0

⇒ 35x2 + 12x + 1 - 21x2 - 22x - 5 = 0

⇒ 14x2 - 10x - 4 = 0

⇒ 2(7x2 - 5x - 2) = 0

⇒ 7x2 - 5x - 2 = 0

⇒ 7x2 - 7x + 2x - 2 = 0

⇒ 7x(x - 1) + 2(x - 1) = 0

⇒ (7x + 2)(x - 1) = 0

⇒ (7x + 2) = 0 or (x - 1) = 0     [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 7x = -2 or x = 1

⇒ x = $\frac{-2}{7}$ or x = 1.

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace1, \frac{-2}{7}\Big\rbrace$.

36Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$\frac{5}{(2x + 1)} + \frac{6}{(x + 1)} = 3$

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{5}{(2x + 1)} + \frac{6}{(x + 1)} = 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5(x + 1) + 6(2x + 1)}{(2x + 1)(x + 1)} = 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5x + 5 + 12x + 6}{(2x + 1)(x + 1)} = 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{17x + 11}{(2x^2 + 2x + x + 1)} = 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{17x + 11}{(2x^2 + 3x + 1)} = 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 17x + 11 = 3(2x^2 + 3x + 1) \\[1em] \Rightarrow 17x + 11 = 6x^2 + 9x + 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6x^2 + 9x - 17x + 3 - 11 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6x^2 - 8x - 8 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2(3x^2 - 4x - 4) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 - 4x - 4 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 - 6x + 2x - 4 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x(x - 2) + 2(x - 2) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (3x + 2)(x - 2) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (3x + 2) \text{ or } (x - 2) = 0 \text{ [Using Zero-product rule] } \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x = -2 \text{ or } x = 2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{-2}{3} \text{ or } x = 2.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace2, \frac{-2}{3}\Big\rbrace$.

37Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$\frac{2x}{x - 4} + \frac{2x - 5}{x - 3} = \frac{25}{3}$

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{2x}{x - 4} + \frac{2x - 5}{x - 3} = \frac{25}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2x(x - 3) + (2x - 5)(x - 4)}{(x - 4)(x - 3)} = \frac{25}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2x^2 - 6x + 2x^2 - 8x - 5x + 20}{x^2 - 3x - 4x + 12} = \frac{25}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{4x^2 - 19x + 20}{x^2 - 7x + 12} = \frac{25}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3(4x^2 - 19x + 20) = 25(x^2 - 7x + 12) \\[1em] \Rightarrow 12x^2 - 57x + 60 = 25x^2 - 175x + 300 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 25x^2 - 175x + 300 - (12x^2 - 57x + 60) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 25x^2 - 175x + 300 - 12x^2 + 57x - 60 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 13x^2 - 118x + 240 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 13x^2 - 78x - 40x + 240 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 13x(x - 6) - 40(x - 6) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (13x - 40)(x - 6) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (13x - 40) \text{ or } (x - 6) = 0 \text{ [Using Zero-product rule] } \\[1em] \Rightarrow 13x = 40 \text{ or } x = 6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{40}{13} \text{ or } x = 6.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace6, \frac{40}{13}\Big\rbrace$.

38Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$\frac{x + 3}{x - 2} - \frac{1 - x}{x} = 4\frac{1}{4}$

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{x + 3}{x - 2} - \frac{1 - x}{x} = 4\frac{1}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x(x + 3) - (1 - x)(x - 2)}{x(x - 2)} = \frac{17}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x^2 + 3x - (x - 2 - x^2 + 2x)}{x^2 - 2x} = \frac{17}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x^2 + 3x - (3x - 2 - x^2)}{x^2 - 2x} = \frac{17}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^2 + 3x - 3x + 2 + x^2 = \frac{17}{4} \times (x^2 - 2x) \\[1em] \Rightarrow 4(2x^2 + 2) = 17 \times (x^2 - 2x) \\[1em] \Rightarrow 8x^2 + 8 = 17x^2 - 34x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 17x^2 - 34x - 8x^2 - 8 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 9x^2 - 34x - 8 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 9x^2 - 36x + 2x - 8 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 9x(x - 4) + 2(x - 4) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (9x + 2)(x - 4) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (9x + 2) \text{ or } (x - 4) = 0 \text{ [Using Zero-product rule] } \\[1em] \Rightarrow 9x = -2 \text{ or } x = 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{-2}{9} \text{ or } x = 4.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace4, \frac{-2}{9}\Big\rbrace$.

39Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$\frac{1}{x - 2} + \frac{2}{x - 1} = \frac{6}{x}$

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Given,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{x - 2} + \frac{2}{x - 1} = \frac{6}{x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{(x - 1) + 2(x - 2)}{(x - 2)(x - 1)} = \frac{6}{x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x - 1 + 2x - 4}{x^2 - x - 2x + 2} = \frac{6}{x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x - 1 + (2x - 4)}{x^2 - 3x + 2} = \frac{6}{x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3x - 5}{x^2 - 3x + 2} = \frac{6}{x} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x(3x - 5) = 6(x^2 - 3x + 2) \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 - 5x = 6x^2 - 18x + 12 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6x^2 - 3x^2 - 18x + 5x + 12 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 - 13x + 12 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 - 9x - 4x + 12 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x(x - 3) - 4(x - 3) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (3x - 4)(x - 3) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (3x - 4) \text{ or } (x - 3) = 0 \text{ [Using Zero-product rule] } \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x = 4 \text{ or } x = 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{4}{3} \text{ or } x = 3.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace3, \frac{4}{3}\Big\rbrace$.

40Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$2\Big(\frac{x}{x + 1}\Big)^2 - 5\Big(\frac{x}{x + 1}\Big) + 2 = 0$, x ≠ -1

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Let us consider y = $\frac{x}{x + 1}$.

Substituting y = $\frac{x}{x + 1}$ in equation $2\Big(\frac{x}{x + 1}\Big)^2 - 5\Big(\frac{x}{x + 1}\Big) + 2 = 0$, we get :

⇒ 2y2 - 5y + 2 = 0

⇒ 2y2 - 4y - y + 2 = 0

⇒ 2y(y - 2) - 1(y - 2) = 0

⇒ (2y - 1)(y - 2) = 0

⇒ (2y - 1) = 0 or (y - 2) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 2y = 1 or y = 2

⇒ y = $\frac{1}{2}$ or y = 2.

Now we have,

Case 1 : y = $\frac{1}{2}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow y = \frac{x}{x + 1} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} = \frac{x}{x + 1} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x + 1 = 2x \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x - x = 1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 1.\end{aligned}$$

Case 2 : y = 2

⇒ y = $\frac{x}{x + 1}$

⇒ 2 = $\frac{x}{x + 1}$

⇒ 2(x + 1) = x

⇒ 2x + 2 = x

⇒ 2x - x = -2

⇒ x = -2.

Hence, x = {-2, 1}.

41Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

5(3x + 1)2 + 6(3x + 1) - 8 = 0

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Let us consider y = 3x + 1.

Substituting y = 3x + 1 in equation 5(3x + 1)2 + 6(3x + 1) - 8 = 0, we get :

⇒ 5y2 + 6y - 8 = 0

⇒ 5y2 + 10y - 4y - 8 = 0

⇒ 5y(y + 2) - 4(y + 2) = 0

⇒ (5y - 4)(y + 2) = 0

⇒ (5y - 4) = 0 or (y + 2) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 5y = 4 or y = -2

⇒ y = $\frac{4}{5}$ or y = -2.

Now we have,

Case 1 : y = $\frac{4}{5}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow y = \frac{4}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x + 1 = \frac{4}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 5(3x + 1) = 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 15x + 5 = 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 15x = 4 - 5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 15x = -1 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{-1}{15}.\end{aligned}$$

Case 2 : y = -2

⇒ y = -2

⇒ 3x + 1 = -2

⇒ 3x = -2 - 1

⇒ 3x = -3

⇒ x = $\frac{-3}{3}$

⇒ x = -1.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace-1, \frac{-1}{15}\Big\rbrace$.

42Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$\sqrt{x + 15}$ = (x + 3)

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Given,

⇒ $\sqrt{x + 15}$ = (x + 3)

Squaring both sides, we get :

⇒ (x + 15) = (x + 3)2

⇒ x + 15 = (x)2 + (3)2 + 2 × x × 3

⇒ x + 15 = x2 + 9 + 6x

⇒ x2 + 9 + 6x - x - 15 = 0

⇒ x2 + 5x - 6 = 0

⇒ x2 + 6x - x - 6 = 0

⇒ x(x + 6) - 1(x + 6) = 0

⇒ (x + 6)(x - 1) = 0

⇒ (x + 6) = 0 or (x - 1) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = -6 or x = 1.

Substituting x = -6 in the L.H.S. of this equation $\sqrt{x + 15}$ = (x + 3)

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \sqrt{-6 + 15} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \sqrt{9} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3\end{aligned}$$

Substituting x = -6 in the R.H.S. of this equation $\sqrt{x + 15}$ = (x + 3)

⇒ x + 3

⇒ -6 + 3

⇒ -3.

L.H.S ≠ R.H.S .

∴ x = -6 is not valid.

Hence, x = {1}.

43Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$\sqrt{2x + 9}$ = (13 - x)

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Given,

⇒ $\sqrt{2x + 9}$ = (13 - x)

Squaring both sides we get :

⇒ (2x + 9) = (13 - x)2

⇒ 2x + 9 = (132) + (x)2 - 2 × 13 × x

⇒ 2x + 9 = 169 + x2 - 26x

⇒ x2 - 26x + 169 - 2x - 9 = 0

⇒ x2 - 28x + 160 = 0

⇒ x2 - 20x - 8x + 160 = 0

⇒ x(x - 20) - 8(x - 20) = 0

⇒ (x - 20)(x - 8) = 0

⇒ (x - 20) = 0 or (x - 8) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 20 or x = 8

⇒ x = 8.

Substituting x = 20 in the L.H.S. of this equation $\sqrt{2x + 9}$ = (13 - x)

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \sqrt{2(20) + 9} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \sqrt{40 + 9} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \sqrt{49} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 7.\end{aligned}$$

Substituting x = 20 in the R.H.S. of this equation $\sqrt{2x + 9}$ = (13 - x)

⇒ 13 - x

⇒ 13 - 20

⇒ -7.

L.H.S ≠ R.H.S .

∴ x = 20 is not valid.

Hence, x = {8}.

44Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$\sqrt{3x^2 - 2}$ = (2x - 1)

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Given,

⇒ $\sqrt{3x^2 - 2}$ = (2x - 1)

Squaring both sides we get :

⇒ (3x2 - 2) = (2x - 1)2

⇒ 3x2 - 2 = (2x)2 + (1)2 - 2 × 2x × 1

⇒ 3x2 - 2 = 4x2 + 1 - 4x

⇒ 4x2 + 1 - 4x - 3x2 + 2 = 0

⇒ x2 - 4x + 3 = 0

⇒ x2 - x - 3x + 3 = 0

⇒ x(x - 1) - 3(x - 1) = 0

⇒ (x - 1)(x - 3) = 0

⇒ (x - 1) = 0 or (x - 3) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 1 or x = 3.

Hence, x = {1, 3}.

45Exercise 5A

Solve the following equation by factorization:

$\sqrt{3x^2 + x + 5}$ = (x - 3)

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Given,

⇒ $\sqrt{3x^2 + x + 5}$ = (x - 3)

Squaring both sides we get :

⇒ (3x2 + x + 5) = (x - 3)2

⇒ 3x2 + x + 5 = (x2) + (32) - 2 × x × 3

⇒ 3x2 + x + 5 = x2 + 9 - 6x

⇒ 3x2 + x + 5 - x2 - 9 + 6x = 0

⇒ 2x2 + 7x - 4 = 0

⇒ 2x2 - x + 8x - 4 = 0

⇒ x(2x - 1) + 4(2x - 1) = 0

⇒ (2x - 1)(x + 4) = 0

⇒ (2x - 1) = 0 or (x + 4) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 2x = 1 or x = -4

⇒ x = $\frac{1}{2}$ or x = -4.

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace-4, \frac{1}{2}\Big\rbrace$.

46Exercise 5A

Find the quadratic equation whose solution set is:

(i) {2, -3}

(ii) $\Big\lbrace-3, \frac{2}{5}\Big\rbrace$

(iii) $\Big\lbrace\frac{2}{5}, -\frac{1}{2}\Big\rbrace$

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(i) Since, {2, -3} is solution set.

It means 2 and -3 are roots of the equation,

∴ x = 2 or x = -3

⇒ x - 2 = 0 or x + 3 = 0

⇒ (x - 2)(x + 3) = 0

⇒ (x2 + 3x - 2x - 6) = 0

⇒ x2 + x - 6 = 0.

Hence, quadratic equation with solution set {2, -3} is x2 + x - 6 = 0.

(ii) Since, $\Big\lbrace-3, \frac{2}{5}\Big\rbrace$ is solution set.

It means -3 and $\frac{2}{5}$ are roots of the equation,

∴ x = -3 or x = $\frac{2}{5}$

⇒ x = -3 or 5x = 2

⇒ x + 3 = 0 or 5x - 2 = 0

⇒ (x + 3)(5x - 2) = 0

⇒ (5x2 - 2x + 15x - 6) = 0

⇒ 5x2 + 13x - 6 = 0.

Hence, quadratic equation with solution set $\Big\lbrace-3, \frac{2}{5}\Big\rbrace$ is 5x2 + 13x - 6 = 0.

(iii) Since, $\Big\lbrace\frac{2}{5}, -\frac{1}{2}\Big\rbrace$ is solution set.

It means $\frac{2}{5}$ and $-\frac{1}{2}$ are roots of the equation,

∴ x = $\frac{2}{5}$ or x = $-\frac{1}{2}$

⇒ 5x = 2 or 2x = -1

⇒ 5x - 2 = 0 or 2x + 1 = 0

⇒ (5x - 2)(2x + 1) = 0

⇒ (10x2 + 5x - 4x - 2) = 0

⇒ 10x2 + x - 2 = 0.

Hence, quadratic equation with solution set $\Big\lbrace\frac{2}{5}, -\frac{1}{2}\Big\rbrace$ is 10x2 + x - 2 = 0.

47Exercise 5A

Find the value of k for which x = 3 is a solution of the quadratic equation (k + 2)x2 - kx + 6 = 0.

Thus, find the other root of the equation.

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Substituting, x = 3 in (k + 2)x2 - kx + 6 = 0 we get,

⇒ (k + 2)(3)2 - 3k + 6 = 0

⇒ (k + 2)(9) - 3k + 6 = 0

⇒ 9k + 18 - 3k + 6 = 0

⇒ 6k + 24 = 0

⇒ 6k = -24

⇒ k = $\frac{-24}{6}$

⇒ k = -4.

Substitute the value of k = -4 in (k + 2)x2 - kx + 6 = 0 we get,

⇒ (-4 + 2)(x)2 - (-4)x + 6 = 0

⇒ (-2)(x)2 - (-4)x + 6 = 0

⇒ -2x2 + 4x + 6 = 0

⇒ -2x2 - 2x + 6x + 6 = 0

⇒ -2x(x + 1) + 6(x + 1) = 0

⇒ (x + 1)(-2x + 6) = 0

⇒ (x + 1) = 0 or (-2x + 6) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = -1 or -2x = -6

⇒ x = -1 or x = $\frac{-6}{-2}$

⇒ x = -1 or x = 3.

Hence, the value of k = -4 and the other root is -1.

1Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

x2 - 4x + 1 = 0

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Comparing equation x2 - 4x + 1 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 1, b = -4 and c = 1.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-4) \pm \sqrt{(-4)^2 - 4 \times 1 \times 1}}{2 \times 1} \\[1em] = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{16 - 4}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{12}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{4 \times 3}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{4 \pm 2\sqrt{3}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{2(2 \pm \sqrt{3})}{2} \\[1em] = 2 \pm \sqrt{3} \\[1em] = 2 + \sqrt{3} \text{ or } 2 - \sqrt{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = {2 + \sqrt{3}, 2 - \sqrt{3}}$.

2Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

9x2 + 7x - 2 = 0

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Comparing equation 9x2 + 7x - 2 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 9, b = 7 and c = -2.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(7) \pm \sqrt{(7)^2 - 4 \times 9 \times (-2)}}{2(9)} \\[1em] = \frac{-7 \pm \sqrt{49 + 72}}{18} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{-7 \pm \sqrt{121}}{18} \\[1em] = \frac{-7 \pm 11}{18} \\[1em] = \frac{-7 + 11}{18} \text{ or } \frac{-7 - 11}{18}\\[1em] = \frac{4}{18} \text{ or } \frac{-18}{18}\\[1em] = \frac{2}{9} \text{ or } -1.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace\frac{2}{9}, -1\Big\rbrace$.

3Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

$\frac{3}{4}$x2 - x - 1 = 0

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Comparing equation $\frac{3}{4}$x2 - x - 1 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = $\frac{3}{4}$, b = -1 and c = -1.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-1) \pm \sqrt{(-1)^2 - 4\Big(\frac{3}{4}\Big)(-1)}}{2\Big(\frac{3}{4}\Big)} \\[1em] = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{1 + 3}}{\Big(\frac{3}{2}\Big)} \\[1em] = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{4}}{\Big(\frac{3}{2}\Big)} \\[1em] = \frac{1 \pm 2}{\Big(\frac{3}{2}\Big)} \\[1em] = \frac{2(1 \pm 2)}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{2 \pm 4}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{2 + 4}{3} \text{ or } \frac{2 - 4}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{6}{3} \text{ or } \frac{-2}{3} \\[1em] = 2 \text{ or } \frac{-2}{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace2, \frac{-2}{3}\Big\rbrace$.

4Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

4 - 11x = 3x2

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⇒ 3x2 + 11x - 4 = 0

Comparing equation 3x2 + 11x - 4 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 3, b = 11 and c = -4.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(11) \pm \sqrt{(11)^2 - 4 \times (3) \times (-4)}}{2(3)} \\[1em] = \frac{-11 \pm \sqrt{121 + 48}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{-11 \pm \sqrt{169}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{-11 \pm 13}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{-11 + 13}{6} \text{ or } \frac{-11 - 13}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{2}{6} \text{ or } \frac{-24}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{3} \text{ or } -4.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace\frac{1}{3}, -4\Big\rbrace$.

5Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

25x2 + 30x + 7 = 0

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Comparing equation 25x2 + 30x + 7 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 25, b = 30 and c = 7.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(30) \pm \sqrt{(30)^2 - 4 \times 25 \times 7}}{2(25)} \\[1em] = \frac{-30 \pm \sqrt{900 - 700}}{50} \\[1em] = \frac{-30 \pm \sqrt{200}}{50} \\[1em] = \frac{-30 \pm \sqrt{2 \times 100}}{50} \\[1em] = \frac{-30 \pm 10\sqrt{2}}{50} \\[1em] = \frac{10(-3 \pm \sqrt{2})}{50} \\[1em] = \frac{(-3 \pm \sqrt{2})}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{(-3 + \sqrt{2})}{5} \text{ or } \frac{(-3 - \sqrt{2})}{5}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace\frac{-3 + \sqrt{2}}{5}, \frac{-3 - \sqrt{2}}{5}\Big\rbrace$.

6Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

5x2 - 19x + 17 = 0

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Comparing equation 5x2 - 19x + 17 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 5, b = -19 and c = 17.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-19) \pm \sqrt{(-19)^2 - 4 \times 5 \times 17}}{2 \times 5} \\[1em] = \frac{19 \pm \sqrt{361 - 340}}{10} \\[1em] = \frac{19 \pm \sqrt{21}}{10} \\[1em] = \frac{19 + \sqrt{21}}{10} \text{ or } \frac{19 - \sqrt{21}}{10}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace\frac{19 + \sqrt{21}}{10}, \frac{19 - \sqrt{21}}{10}\Big\rbrace$.

7Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

3x2 - 8x + 2 = 0

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Comparing equation 3x2 - 8x + 2 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 3, b = -8 and c = 2.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-8) \pm \sqrt{(-8)^2 - 4 \times 3 \times 2}}{2\times 3} \\[1em] = \frac{8 \pm \sqrt{64 - 24}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{8 \pm \sqrt{40}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{8 \pm \sqrt{4 \times 10}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{8 \pm 2\sqrt{10}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{2(4 \pm \sqrt{10})}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{(4 \pm \sqrt{10})}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{4 + \sqrt{10}}{3} \text{ or} \frac{4 - \sqrt{10}}{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace\frac{4 + \sqrt{10}}{3}, \frac{4 - \sqrt{10}}{3}\Big\rbrace$.

8Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

$\sqrt{3}x^2 + 10x - 8\sqrt{3}$ = 0

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Comparing equation $\sqrt{3}x^2 + 10x - 8\sqrt{3}$ = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = $\sqrt{3}$, b = 10 and c = $-8\sqrt{3}$.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(10) \pm \sqrt{(10)^2 - 4 \times \sqrt{3} \times (-8\sqrt{3})}}{2\times(\sqrt{3})} \\[1em] = \frac{-10 \pm \sqrt{100 + 96}}{2\sqrt{3}} \\[1em] = \frac{-10 \pm \sqrt{196}}{2\sqrt{3}} \\[1em] = \frac{-10 \pm 14}{2\sqrt{3}} \\[1em] = \frac{2(-5 \pm 7)}{2\sqrt{3}} \\[1em] = \frac{-5 \pm 7}{\sqrt{3}} \\[1em] = \frac{-5 + 7}{\sqrt{3}} \text{ or } \frac{-5 - 7}{\sqrt{3}} \\[1em] = \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \text{ or } \frac{-12}{\sqrt{3}} \\[1em] = \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \text{ or } \frac{-4 \times 3}{\sqrt{3}} \\[1em] = \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \text{ or } -4\sqrt{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}, -4\sqrt{3}\Big\rbrace$.

9Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

2x2 + $\sqrt{7}x$ - 7 = 0

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Comparing equation 2x2 + $\sqrt{7}x$ - 7 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 2, b = $\sqrt{7}$ and c = -7.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(\sqrt{7}) \pm \sqrt{(\sqrt{7})^2 - 4 \times 2 \times (-7)}}{2 \times 2} \\[1em] = \frac{-\sqrt{7} \pm \sqrt{7 + 56}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{-\sqrt{7} \pm \sqrt{63}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{-\sqrt{7} \pm \sqrt{7 \times 9}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{-\sqrt{7} \pm 3\sqrt{7}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{-\sqrt{7} + 3\sqrt{7}}{4} \text{ or } \frac{-\sqrt{7} - 3\sqrt{7}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{2\sqrt{7}}{4} \text{ or } \frac{-4\sqrt{7}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{\sqrt{7}}{2} \text{ or } -\sqrt{7}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace-\sqrt{7}, \frac{\sqrt{7}}{2}\Big\rbrace$.

10Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

6x2 - 31x = 105

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⇒ 6x2 - 31x - 105 = 0

Comparing equation 6x2 - 31x - 105 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 6, b = -31 and c = -105.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-31) \pm \sqrt{(-31)^2 - 4 \times 6 \times(-105)}}{2\times(6)} \\[1em] = \frac{31 \pm \sqrt{961 + 2520}}{12} \\[1em] = \frac{31 \pm \sqrt{3481}}{12} \\[1em] = \frac{31 \pm 59}{12} \\[1em] = \frac{31 + 59}{12} \text{ or } \frac{31 - 59}{12} \\[1em] = \frac{90}{12} \text{ or } \frac{-28}{12} \\[1em] = \frac{15}{2} \text{ or } \frac{-7}{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace\frac{15}{2}, \frac{-7}{3}\Big\rbrace$.

11Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

$\frac{x + 3}{2x + 3} = \frac{x + 1}{3x + 2}$

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$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{x + 3}{2x + 3} = \frac{x + 1}{3x + 2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow (x + 3)(3x + 2) = (x + 1)(2x + 3) \\[1em] \Rightarrow (3x^2 + 2x + 9x + 6) = (2x^2 + 3x + 2x + 3) \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 + 11x + 6 = 2x^2 + 5x + 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3x^2 - 2x^2 + 11x - 5x + 6 - 3 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^2 + 6x + 3 = 0.\end{aligned}$$

Comparing equation x2 + 6x + 3 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 1, b = 6 and c = 3.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(6) \pm \sqrt{(6)^2 - 4 \times (1) \times (3)}}{2 \times 1} \\[1em] = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{36 - 12}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{24}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{6 \times 4}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{-6 \pm 2\sqrt{6}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{2(-3 \pm \sqrt{6})}{2} \\[1em] = -3 \pm \sqrt{6} \\[1em] = -3 + \sqrt{6} \text{ or } -3 - \sqrt{6}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \Big\lbrace(-3 + \sqrt{6}), (-3 - \sqrt{6})\Big\rbrace$.

12Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

$\frac{x - 1}{x - 2} + \frac{x - 3}{x - 4} = 3\frac{1}{3}$

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$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{x - 1}{x - 2} + \frac{x - 3}{x - 4} = 3\frac{1}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{(x - 1)(x - 4) + (x - 3)(x - 2)}{(x - 2)(x - 4)} = \frac{10}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x^2 - 4x - x + 4 + (x^2 - 2x - 3x + 6)}{x^2 - 4x - 2x + 8} = \frac{10}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x^2 - 5x + 4 + (x^2 - 5x + 6)}{x^2 - 6x + 8} = \frac{10}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2x^2 - 10x + 10 }{x^2 - 6x + 8} = \frac{10}{3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3(2x^2 - 10x + 10) = 10(x^2 - 6x + 8) \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6x^2 - 30x + 30 = 10x^2 - 60x + 80 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 10x^2 - 60x + 80 - (6x^2 - 30x + 30 ) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 10x^2 - 60x + 80 - 6x^2 + 30x - 30 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 4x^2 - 30x + 50 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2(2x^2 - 15x + 25) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x^2 - 15x + 25 = 0.\end{aligned}$$

Comparing equation 2x2 - 15x + 25 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 2, b = -15 and c = 25.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-15) \pm \sqrt{(-15)^2 - 4(2)(25)}}{2(2)} \\[1em] = \frac{15 \pm \sqrt{225 - 200}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{15 \pm \sqrt{25}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{15 \pm 5}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{15 + 5}{4} \text{ or } \frac{15 - 5}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{20}{4} \text{ or } \frac{10}{4} \\[1em] = 5 \text{ or } \frac{5}{2}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = $\Big\lbrace5, \frac{5}{2}\Big\rbrace$.

13Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

x2 - 10x + 6 = 0

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Given,

⇒ x2 - 10x + 6 = 0

Comparing equation x2 - 10x + 6 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 1, b = -10 and c = 6.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-10) \pm \sqrt{(-10)^2 - 4 \times 1 \times (6)}}{2 \times (1)} \\[1em] = \frac{10 \pm \sqrt{100 - 24}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{10 \pm \sqrt{76}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{10 \pm \sqrt{19 \times 4}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{10 \pm 2\sqrt{19}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{10 + 2\sqrt{19}}{2} \text{ or } \frac{10 - 2\sqrt{19}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{2(5 + \sqrt{19})}{2} \text{ or } \frac{2(5 - \sqrt{19})}{2} \\[1em] = 5 + \sqrt{19} \text{ or } 5 - \sqrt{19} \\[1em] = 5 + 4.36 \text{ or } 5 - 4.36 \\[1em] = 9.36 \text{ or } 0.64\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = {9.36, 0.64}.

14Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

2x2 - 6x + 3 = 0

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Given,

⇒ 2x2 - 6x + 3 = 0

Comparing equation 2x2 - 6x + 3 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 2, b = -6 and c = 3.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-6) \pm \sqrt{(-6)^2 - 4 \times 2 \times (3)}}{2 \times (2)} \\[1em] = \frac{6 \pm \sqrt{36 - 24}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{6 \pm \sqrt{12}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{6 \pm \sqrt{3 \times 4}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{6 \pm 2\sqrt{3}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{6 + 2\sqrt{3}}{4} \text{ or } \frac{6 - 2\sqrt{3}}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{2(3 + \sqrt{3})}{4} \text{ or } \frac{2(3 - \sqrt{3})}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{3 + \sqrt{3}}{2} \text{ or } \frac{3 - \sqrt{3}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{3 + 1.73}{2} \text{ or } \frac{3 - 1.73}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{4.73}{2} \text{ or } \frac{1.27}{2} \\[1em] = 2.365 \text{ or } 0.635 \\[1em] \approx 2.37 \text{ or } 0.64\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = {2.37, 0.64}.

15Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

3x2 - 32x + 12 = 0

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Given,

⇒ 3x2 - 32x + 12 = 0

Comparing equation 3x2 - 32x + 12 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 3, b = -32 and c = 12.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-32) \pm \sqrt{(-32)^2 - 4 \times 3 \times (12)}}{2 \times (3)} \\[1em] = \frac{32 \pm \sqrt{1024 - 144}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{32 \pm \sqrt{880}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{32 \pm \sqrt{4 \times 220}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{32 \pm 2\sqrt{220}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{32 + 2\sqrt{220}}{6} \text{ or } \frac{32 - 2\sqrt{220}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{2(16 + \sqrt{220})}{6} \text{ or } \frac{2(16 - \sqrt{220})}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{16 + \sqrt{220}}{3} \text{ or } \frac{16 - \sqrt{220}}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{16 + 14.83}{3} \text{ or } \frac{16 - 14.83}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{30.83}{3} \text{ or } \frac{1.17}{3} \\[1em] = 10.28 \text{ or } 0.39\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = {10.28, 0.39}.

16Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

x2 + 7x = 7

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Given,

⇒ x2 + 7x - 7 = 0

Comparing equation x2 + 7x - 7 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 1, b = 7 and c = -7.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(7) \pm \sqrt{(7)^2 - 4 \times (1) \times (-7)}}{2 \times (1)} \\[1em] = \frac{-7 \pm \sqrt{49 + 28}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{-7 \pm \sqrt{77}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{-7 + \sqrt{77}}{2} \text{ or } \frac{-7 - \sqrt{77}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{-7 + 8.77}{2} \text{ or } \frac{-7 - 8.77}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{1.77}{2} \text{ or } \frac{-15.77}{2} \\[1em] = 0.89 \text{ or } -7.89.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = {0.89, -7.89}.

17Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

3x2 - x - 7 = 0

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Given,

⇒ 3x2 - x - 7 = 0

Comparing equation 3x2 - x - 7 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 3, b = -1 and c = -7.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-1) \pm \sqrt{(-1)^2 - 4 \times (3) \times (-7)}}{2 \times (3)} \\[1em] = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{1 + 84}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{85}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{1 + \sqrt{85}}{6} \text{ or } \frac{1 - \sqrt{85}}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{1 + 9.2195}{6} \text{ or } \frac{1 - 9.2195}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{10.2195}{6} \text{ or } \frac{-8.2195}{6} \\[1em] = 1.703 \approx 1.70 \text{ or } -1.369 \approx -1.37.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = {1.70, -1.37}.

18Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

4x2 - 7x + 2 = 0

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Given,

⇒ 4x2 - 7x + 2 = 0

Comparing equation 4x2 - 7x + 2 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 4, b = -7 and c = 2.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-7) \pm \sqrt{(-7)^2 - 4 \times (4) \times (2)}}{2 \times (4)} \\[1em] = \frac{7 \pm \sqrt{49 - 32}}{8} \\[1em] = \frac{7 \pm \sqrt{17}}{8} \\[1em] = \frac{7 + \sqrt{17}}{8} \text{ or } \frac{7 - \sqrt{17}}{8} \\[1em] = \frac{7 + 4.12}{8} \text{ or } \frac{7 - 4.12}{8} \\[1em] = \frac{11.12}{8} \text{ or } \frac{2.88}{8} \\[1em] = 1.39 \text{ or } 0.36\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = {1.39, 0.36}.

19Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

x2 - 7x + 3 = 0

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Given,

⇒ x2 - 7x + 3 = 0

Comparing equation x2 - 7x + 3 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 1, b = -7 and c = 3.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-7) \pm \sqrt{(-7)^2 - 4 \times (1) \times (3)}}{2 \times (1)} \\[1em] = \frac{7 \pm \sqrt{49 - 12}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{7 \pm \sqrt{37}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{7 + \sqrt{37}}{2} \text{ or } \frac{7 - \sqrt{37}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{7 + 6.08}{2} \text{ or } \frac{7 - 6.08}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{13.08}{2} \text{ or } \frac{0.92}{2} \\[1em] = 6.54 \text{ or } 0.46\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = {6.54, 0.46}.

20Exercise 5B

Solve the following equation using quadratic formula:

x2 - 5x - 10 = 0

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Comparing x2 - 5x - 10 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = -5 and c = -10.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-5) \pm \sqrt{(-5)^2 + 4 \times (1) \times (-10)}}{2 \times (1)} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{5 \pm \sqrt{25 + 40}}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{5 \pm \sqrt{65}}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{5 \pm 8.06}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{5 + 8.06}{2} \text{ or } \frac{5 - 8.06}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{13.06}{2} \text{ or } \frac{-3.06}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 6.53 \text{ or } -1.53.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, x = 6.53 and -1.53

21Exercise 5B

Solve for x the quadratic equation x2 - 4x - 8 = 0. Give your answer correct to three significant figures.

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Given,

⇒ x2 - 4x - 8 = 0

Comparing equation x2 - 4x - 8 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 1, b = -4 and c = -8.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(-4) \pm \sqrt{(-4)^2 - 4 \times (1) \times (-8)}}{2 \times (1)} \\[1em] = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{16 + 32}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{48}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{4 + \sqrt{48}}{2} \text{ or } \frac{4 - \sqrt{48}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{4 + 6.928}{2} \text{ or } \frac{4 - 6.928}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{10.928}{2} \text{ or } \frac{-2.928}{2} \\[1em] = 5.464 \text{ or } -1.464\end{aligned}$$

Correcting the value of x to three significant figures.

Hence, x = {5.46, -1.46}.

22Exercise 5B

Solve the following quadratic equation : x2 + 4x - 8 = 0. Give your answer correct to one decimal place.

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Given,

⇒ x2 + 4x - 8 = 0

Comparing equation x2 + 4x - 8 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 1, b = 4 and c = -8.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(4) \pm \sqrt{(4)^2 - 4 \times (1) \times (-8)}}{2 \times (1)} \\[1em] = \frac{-4 \pm \sqrt{16 + 32}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{-4 \pm \sqrt{48}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{-4 + \sqrt{48}}{2} \text{ or } \frac{-4 - \sqrt{48}}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{-4 + 6.9}{2} \text{ or } \frac{-4 - 6.9}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{2.9}{2} \text{ or } \frac{-10.9}{2} \\[1em] = 1.45 \text{ or } -5.45\end{aligned}$$

Correcting the value of x to one decimal place.

Hence, x = {1.5, -5.5}.

1Exercise 5C

Discuss the nature of the roots of the following equation without actually solving it:

x2 - 8x + 7 = 0

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Comparing x2 - 8x + 7 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = -8 and c = 7.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = (-8)2 - 4 × (1) × (7)

= 64 - 28 = 36; which is positive, and a perfect square.

Hence, the roots are rational and unequal.

2Exercise 5C

Discuss the nature of the roots of the following equation without actually solving it:

6x2 + 7x - 10 = 0

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Comparing 6x2 + 7x - 10 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 6, b = 7 and c = -10.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = (7)2 - 4 × (6) × (-10)

= 49 -(-240)

= 49 + 240 = 289; which is positive, and a perfect square.

Hence, the roots are rational and unequal.

3Exercise 5C

Discuss the nature of the roots of the following equation without actually solving it:

25x2 + 30x + 7 = 0

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Comparing 25x2 + 30x + 7 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 25, b = 30 and c = 7.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = (30)2 - 4 × 25 × 7

= 900 - 700 = 200; which is positive, but not a perfect square.

Hence, the roots are irrational and unequal.

4Exercise 5C

Discuss the nature of the roots of the following equation without actually solving it:

15x2 - 28 = x

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⇒ 15x2 - 28 = x

⇒ 15x2 - x - 28 = 0

Comparing 15x2 - x - 28 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 15, b = -1 and c = -28.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = (1)2 - 4 × 15 × -28

= 1 - (-1680) = 1 + 1680 = 1681; which is positive and is a perfect square.

Hence, the roots are rational and unequal.

5Exercise 5C

Discuss the nature of the roots of the following equation without actually solving it:

16x2 = 24x + 1

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⇒ 16x2 = 24x + 1

⇒ 16x2 - 24x - 1 = 0

Comparing 16x2 - 24x - 1 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 16, b = -24 and c = -1.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac

= (-24)2 - 4 × 16 × -1

= 576 - (-64) = 576 + 64 = 640; which is positive and is not a perfect square.

Hence, the roots are irrational and unequal.

6Exercise 5C

Discuss the nature of the roots of the following equation without actually solving it:

2x2 - $2\sqrt{6}x$ + 3 = 0

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Comparing 2x2 - $2\sqrt{6}x$ + 3 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 2, b = $-2\sqrt{6}$ and c = 3.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = $(-2\sqrt{6})^2$ - 4 × 2 × 3

= (4 × 6) - 24 = 24 - 24 = 0;

Since, b is irrational and discriminant equals to zero.

Hence, the roots are irrational and equal.

7Exercise 5C

Discuss the nature of the roots of the following equation without actually solving it:

2x2 + 2x + 3 = 0

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Comparing 2x2 + 2x + 3 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 2, b = 2 and c = 3.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = (2)2 - 4 × 2 × 3

= 4 - 24 = -20; which is negative.

Hence, the roots are imaginary and unequal.

8Exercise 5C

Discuss the nature of the roots of the following equation without actually solving it:

2x2 - 5x - 4 = 0

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Comparing 2x2 - 5x - 4 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 2, b = -5 and c = -4.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = (-5)2 - 4 × 2 × -4

= 25 - (-32) = 25 + 32 = 57 ; which is positive and is not a perfect square.

Hence, the roots are irrational and unequal.

9Exercise 5C

Discuss the nature of the roots of the following equation without actually solving it:

5x2 - 13x - 6 = 0

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Comparing 5x2 - 13x - 6 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 5, b = -13 and c = -6.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = (-13)2 - 4 × 5 × -6

= 169 - (-120) = 169 + 120 = 289 ; which is positive and is a perfect square.

Hence, the roots are rational and unequal.

10Exercise 5C

Discuss the nature of the roots of the following equation without actually solving it:

9x2 - 6x + 1 = 0

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Comparing 9x2 - 6x + 1 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 9, b = -6 and c = 1.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = (-6)2 - 4 × 9 × 1

= 36 - 36 = 0.

Hence, the roots are rational and equal.

11Exercise 5C

Discuss the nature of the roots of the following equation without actually solving it:

3x2 - 2x + 5 = 0

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Comparing 3x2 - 2x + 5 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 3, b = -2 and c = 5.

We know that,

Discriminant (D)= b2 - 4ac = (-2)2 - 4 × 3 × 5

= 4 - 60 = -56; which is negative.

Hence, the roots are imaginary and unequal.

12Exercise 5C

Discuss the nature of the roots of the following equation without actually solving it:

x2 + $2\sqrt{3}x$ - 1 = 0

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Comparing x2 + $2\sqrt{3}x$ - 1 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = $2\sqrt{3}$ and c = -1.

We know that,

Discriminant = D = b2 - 4ac = $(2\sqrt{3})^2$ - 4 × 1 × -1

= (2 × 3) + 4 = 10 ; which is positive and is not a perfect square.

Since, b is irrational and discriminant is greater than zero.

Hence, the roots are irrational and unequal.

13Exercise 5C

Find the values of k for which the following equation has equal roots:

9x2 + kx + 1 = 0

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Comparing 9x2 + kx + 1 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 9, b = k and c = 1.

Since equations has equal roots,

∴ D = 0

⇒ (k)2 - 4 × 9 × 1 = 0

⇒ k2 - 36 = 0

⇒ k2 = 36

⇒ k = $\sqrt{36}$

⇒ k = ± 6

Hence, k = {6, -6}.

14Exercise 5C

Find the values of k for which the following equation has equal roots:

x2 - 2kx + 7k - 12 = 0

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Comparing x2 - 2kx + 7k - 12 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = -2k and c = (7k - 12).

Since equations has equal roots,

∴ D = 0

⇒ (-2k)2 - 4 × 1 × (7k - 12) = 0

⇒ 4k2 - (28k - 48) = 0

⇒ 4k2 - 28k + 48 = 0

⇒ 4k2 - 16k - 12k + 48 = 0

⇒ 4k(k - 4) - 12(k - 4) = 0

⇒ (k - 4)(4k - 12) = 0

⇒ (k - 4) = 0 or (4k - 12) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ k = 4 or 4k = 12

⇒ k = 4 or k = $\frac{12}{4}$

⇒ k = 4 or k = 3.

Hence, k = {4, 3}.

15Exercise 5C

Find the values of k for which the following equation has equal roots:

(3k + 1)x2 + 2(k + 1)x + k = 0

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Comparing (3k + 1)x2 + 2(k + 1)x + k = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = (3k + 1), b = 2(k + 1) and c = k.

Since equations has equal roots,

∴ D = 0

⇒ [2(k + 1)]2 - 4 × (3k + 1) × (k) = 0

⇒ 4(k + 1)2 - (12k + 4) × (k) = 0

⇒ 4[(k)2 + (1)2 + 2 × k × 1] - (12k2 + 4k) = 0

⇒ 4(k2 + 1 + 2k) - 12k2 - 4k = 0

⇒ 4k2 + 4 + 8k - 12k2 - 4k = 0

⇒ -8k2 + 4k + 4 = 0

⇒ -8k2 + 8k - 4k + 4 = 0

⇒ -8k(k - 1) - 4(k - 1) = 0

⇒ (k - 1)(-8k - 4) = 0

⇒ (k - 1) = 0 or (-8k - 4) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ k = 1 or -8k = 4

⇒ k = 1 or k = $\frac{4}{-8}$

⇒ k = 1 or k = $-\frac{1}{2}$

Hence, k = $\Big\lbrace-\frac{1}{2}, 1\Big\rbrace$.

16Exercise 5C

Find the values of k for which the following equation has equal roots:

x2 - 2(5 + 2k)x + 3(7 + 10k) = 0

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Comparing x2 - 2(5 + 2k)x + 3(7 + 10k) = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = -2(5 + 2k) and c = 3(7 + 10k).

Since equations has equal roots,

∴ D = 0

⇒ [-2(5 + 2k)]2 - 4 × 1 × 3(7 + 10k) = 0

⇒ 4(5 + 2k)2 - 12(7 + 10k) = 0

⇒ 4[(5)2 + (2k)2 + 2 × 5 × 2k] - (84 + 120k) = 0

⇒ 4(25 + 4k2 + 20k) - 84 - 120k = 0

⇒ 100 + 16k2 + 80k - 84 - 120k = 0

⇒ 16k2 - 40k + 16 = 0

⇒ 16k2 - 8k - 32k + 16 = 0

⇒ 8k(2k - 1) - 16(2k - 1) = 0

⇒ (2k - 1)(8k - 16)= 0

⇒ (2k - 1) = 0 or (8k - 16)= 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 2k = 1 or 8k = 16

⇒ k = $\frac{1}{2}$ or k = $\frac{16}{8}$

⇒ k = $\frac{1}{2}$ or k = 2

Hence, k = $\Big\lbrace2 , \frac{1}{2}\Big\rbrace$.

17Exercise 5C

Find the values of k for which the following equation has equal roots:

(k + 1)x2 + 2(k + 3)x + (k + 8) = 0

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Comparing (k + 1)x2 + 2(k + 3)x + (k + 8) = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = (k + 1), b = 2(k + 3) and c = (k + 8).

Since equations has equal roots,

∴ D = 0

⇒ [2(k + 3)]2 - 4 × (k + 1) × (k + 8) = 0

⇒ 4(k + 3)2 - (4k + 4) × (k + 8) = 0

⇒ 4[(k)2 + (3)2 + 2 × k × 3] - (4k2 + 32k + 4k + 32) = 0

⇒ 4(k2 + 9 + 6k) - (4k2 + 36k + 32) = 0

⇒ 4k2 + 36 + 24k - 4k2 - 36k - 32 = 0

⇒ -12k + 4 = 0

⇒ -12k = -4

⇒ k = $\frac{-4}{-12}$

⇒ k = $\frac{1}{3}$.

Hence, k = $\Big\lbrace\frac{1}{3}\Big\rbrace$.

18Exercise 5C

Find the values of k for which the following equation has equal roots:

kx2 + kx + 1 = -4x2 - x

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⇒ kx2 + kx + 1 = -4x2 - x

⇒ kx2 + kx + 1 + 4x2 + x = 0

⇒ kx2 + 4x2 + kx + x + 1 = 0

⇒ x2 (k + 4) + x(k + 1) + 1 = 0

Comparing x2 (k + 4) + x(k + 1) + 1 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = (k + 4), b = (k + 1) and c = 1.

Since equations has equal roots,

∴ D = 0

⇒ (k + 1)2 - 4.(k + 4).1 = 0

⇒ [(k)2 + (1)2 + 2 × k × 1] - (4k + 16) = 0

⇒ k2 + 1 + 2k - 4k - 16 = 0

⇒ k2 - 2k - 15 = 0

⇒ k2 - 5k + 3k - 15 = 0

⇒ k(k - 5) + 3(k - 5) = 0

⇒ (k - 5)(k + 3) = 0

⇒ (k - 5) = 0 or (k + 3) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ k = 5 or k = -3

Hence, k = {5 , -3}.

19Exercise 5C

Find the values of k for which the following equation has equal roots:

3kx2 = 4(kx - 1)

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⇒ 3kx2 = 4(kx - 1)

⇒ 3kx2 = 4kx - 4

⇒ 3kx2 - 4kx + 4 = 0

Comparing 3kx2 - 4kx + 4 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 3k, b = -4k and c = 4.

Since equations has equal roots,

∴ D = 0

⇒ (-4k)2 - 4 × (3k) × 4 = 0

⇒ 16k2 - 48k = 0

⇒ 16k(k - 3) = 0

⇒ 16k = 0 or (k - 3) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ k = 0 or k = 3

Hence, k = {0, 3}.

20Exercise 5C

Find the values of k for which the following equation has equal roots:

x2 + 4kx + (k2 - k + 2) = 0

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Comparing x2 + 4kx + (k2 - k + 2) = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = 4k and c = (k2 - k + 2).

Since equations has equal roots,

∴ D = 0

⇒ (4k)2 - 4.1.(k2 - k + 2) = 0

⇒ 16k2 - (4k2 - 4k + 8) = 0

⇒ 16k2 - 4k2 + 4k - 8 = 0

⇒ 12k2 + 4k - 8 = 0

⇒ 12k2 + 12k - 8k - 8 = 0

⇒ 12k(k + 1) - 8(k + 1) = 0

⇒ (k + 1)(12k - 8) = 0

⇒ (k + 1) = 0 or (12k - 8) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ k = -1 or 12k = 8

⇒ k = -1 or k = $\frac{8}{12}$

⇒ k = -1 or k = $\frac{2}{3}$.

Hence, k = $\Big\lbrace-1,\frac{2}{3}\Big\rbrace$.

21Exercise 5C

Show that the equation x2 + ax - 1 = 0 has real and distinct roots for all real values of a.

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Comparing x2 + ax - 1 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = a and c = -1.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = (a)2 - 4.(1).(-1) = a2 + 4

Since a2 ≥ 0 for all real values of a, we have D = a2 + 4 > 0

The equation has real and distinct roots for all real values of a.

Hence, equation x2 + ax - 1 = 0 has real and distinct roots for all real values of a.

22Exercise 5C

Show that the equation 3x2 + 7x + 8 = 0 is not true for any real value of x.

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Comparing 3x2 + 7x + 8 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 3, b = 7 and c = 8.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = (7)2 - 4.(3).(8) = 49 - 96 = - 47; which is negative.

The equation has imaginary and unequal roots for all real values of x.

Hence, the equation 3x2 + 7x + 8 = 0 is not true for any real value of x.

23Exercise 5C

If the roots of the equation (c2 - ab)x2 - 2(a2 - bc)x + (b2 - ac) = 0 are real and equal, show that either a = 0 or a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc.

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Comparing (c2 - ab)x2 - 2(a2 - bc)x + (b2 - ac) = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = (c2 - ab), b = -2(a2 - bc) and c = (b2 - ac).

Since equations has equal roots,

∴ D = 0

⇒ [-2(a2 - bc)]2 - 4 × (c2 - ab) ×(b2 - ac) = 0

⇒ 4(a2 - bc)2 - 4 × (c2b2 - ac3 - ab3 + a2bc ) = 0

⇒ 4[(a2)2 + (bc)2 - 2 × a2 × bc] - (4c2b2 - 4ac3 - 4ab3 + 4a2bc) = 0

⇒ 4(a4 + b2c2 - 2a2bc) - 4c2b2 + 4ac3 + 4ab3 - 4a2bc = 0

⇒ 4a4 + 4b2c2 - 8a2bc - 4c2b2 + 4ac3 + 4ab3 - 4a2bc = 0

⇒ 4a4 + 4b2c2 - 4c2b2 - 8a2bc - 4a2bc + 4ac3 + 4ab3 = 0

⇒ 4a4 - 12a2bc + 4ac3 + 4ab3 = 0

⇒ 4a(a3 - 3abc + c3 + b3) = 0

⇒ 4a = 0 or (a3 + c3 + b3 - 3abc) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ a = 0 or a3 + c3 + b3 = 3abc

Hence, proved a = 0 or a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc.

24Exercise 5C

If a, b, c ∈ R, show that the roots of the equation (a - b)x2 + (b + c - a)x - c = 0 are rational.

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(a - b)x2 + (b + c - a)x - c = 0, a ≠ b

Comparing (a - b)x2 + (b + c - a)x - c = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = (a - b), b = (b + c - a) and c = -c.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac

= (b + c - a)2 - 4 × (a - b) × (-c)

= [(b + c) - a]2 - 4 × (-ac + bc)

= [(b + c)2 + (a)2 - 2 × (b + c) × (a)] - (-4ac + 4bc)

= [(b)2 + (c)2 + 2 × b × c + a2 - 2 × (ab + ac)] + 4ac - 4bc

= (b2 + c2 + 2bc + a2 - 2ab - 2ac) + 4ac - 4bc

= a2 + b2 + c2 + 2bc - 2ab - 2ac + 4ac - 4bc

= a2 + b2 + c2 + 2bc - 4bc - 2ab - 2ac + 4ac

= a2 + b2 + c2 - 2bc - 2ab + 2ac

= a2 + c2 + 2ac + b2 - 2ab - 2bc

= a2 + c2 + 2ac + b2 - 2.(a + c).b

= (a + c - b)2

Thus D = (a + c - b)2, which is a perfect square.

The equation has rational roots. The roots are unequal if b ≠ a + c and equal if b = a + c (as then discriminant equals to zero).

Hence, (a - b)x2 + (b + c - a)x - c = 0 has rational roots. The roots are unequal if b ≠ a + c and equal if b = a + c.

25Exercise 5C

If a, b, c are rational, prove that the roots of the equation (b - c)x2 + (c - a)x + (a - b) = 0 are also rational.

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Comparing (b - c)x2 + (c - a)x + (a - b) = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = (b - c), b = (c - a) and c = (a - b).

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac

= (c - a)2 - 4 × (b - c) × (a - b)

= [(c)2 + (a)2 - 2 × c × a] - 4 × (ba - b2 - ac + bc)

= (c2 + a2 - 2ac) -(4ba - 4b2 - 4ac + 4bc)

= c2 + a2 - 2ac - 4ba + 4b2 + 4ac - 4bc

= c2 + a2 - 2ac + 4ac - 4ba + 4b2 - 4bc

= c2 + a2 + 2ac - 4ba + 4b2 - 4bc

= c2 + a2 + 2ac + (2b)2 - 2.(c + a).2b

= (a + c - 2b)2

Thus, D = (a + c - 2b)2, which is a perfect square.

The equation has rational roots.

Hence, proved that (b - c)x2 + (c - a)x + (a - b) = 0 has rational roots.

11 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The roots of the equation px2 + qx + r = 0, where p ≠ 0, are given by:

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Given,

⇒ px2 + qx + r = 0

Comparing equation px2 + qx + r = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = p, b = q and c = r.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

x = $\frac{-q \pm \sqrt{q^2 - 4pr}}{2p}$.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

21 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The discriminant of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, a ≠ 0 is given by:

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We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

31 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

For real roots of a quadratic equation, the discriminant must be:

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If the Discriminant is greater than 0, then the roots are real and distinct.

If the Discriminant is equal to 0, then the roots are real and equal.

Thus, for real roots of a quadratic equation, the discriminant must be greater than or equal to zero.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

41 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The roots of the quadratic equation px2 - qx + r = 0 are real and equal if :

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By formula,

D = b2 - 4ac

For equation, px2 - qx + r = 0

D = (-q)2 - 4 × p × r

We know that,

Roots of a quadratic equation are real and equal if discriminant = 0.

⇒ q2 - 4pr = 0

⇒ q2 = 4pr.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

51 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the roots of the quadratic equation, ax2 + bx + c = 0, a ≠ 0 are real and equal, then each root is equal to:

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Let us consider the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, a ≠ 0 and a, b, c are real numbers.

Let r1 and r2 be the roots of this equation.

r1 = $\frac{-b + \sqrt{D}}{2a}$

r2 = $\frac{-b - \sqrt{D}}{2a}$

if the roots are real and equal then D = 0,

r1 = $\frac{-b + \sqrt{0}}{2a}$

r1 = $\frac{-b}{2a}$

r2 = $\frac{-b - \sqrt{0}}{2a}$

r2 = $\frac{-b}{2a}$

r1 = r2 = $\frac{-b}{2a}$

Hence, each root can be given by $\frac{-b}{2a}$.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

61 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the discriminant of the quadratic equation, ax2 + bx + c = 0, a ≠ 0 is greater than zero and a perfect square and a, b, c are rational, then the roots are:

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We know that,

If the Discriminant is greater than 0 and a perfect square and a, b, c are rational, then the roots are rational and unequal.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

71 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the discriminant of a quadratic equation, ax2 + bx + c = 0, is greater than zero and a perfect square and b is irrational, then the roots are:

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We know that,

If the Discriminant is greater than 0 and a perfect square and b is irrational, then the roots are irrational and unequal.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

81 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following is a quadratic equation?

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Solving,

⇒ 2x2 - 5x = (x - 1)2

⇒ 2x2 - 5x = [(x)2 + (1)2 - 2 × x × 1]

⇒ 2x2 - 5x = x2 + 1 - 2x

⇒ 2x2 - 5x - x2 - 1 + 2x = 0

⇒ 2x2 - x2 - 5x + 2x - 1 = 0

⇒ x2 - 3x - 1 = 0

The highest power of equation is 2 and it's equivalent to ax2 + bx + c = 0 . Hence the equation is a quadratic equation.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

91 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following is a quadratic equation?

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Solving,

⇒ x3 - x2 = (x - 1)3

⇒ x3 - x2 = [(x)3 - (1)3 - 3x × 1 × (x - 1)]

⇒ x3 - x2 = x3 - 1 - 3x(x - 1)

⇒ x3 - x2 = x3 - 1 - 3x2 + 3x

⇒ x3 - x2 - x3 + 1 + 3x2 - 3x = 0

⇒ x3 - x3 - x2 + 3x2 - 3x + 1 = 0

⇒ 2x2 - 3x + 1 = 0

The highest power of equation is 2 and it's equivalent to ax2 + bx + c = 0 . Hence the equation is a quadratic equation.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

101 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following is not a quadratic equation?

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Solving,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow (\sqrt{2}x + 3)^{2} = 2x^{2} + 6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x^2 + 6\sqrt{2}x + 9 = 2x^{2} + 6 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2x^2 - 2x^2 + 6\sqrt{2}x + 9 - 6 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 6\sqrt{2}x + 3 = 0 \\[1em]\end{aligned}$$

The highest power of equation is 1 and it's not equivalent to ax2 + bx + c = 0 . Thus it is a linear equation.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

111 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The roots of the quadratic equation 2x2 - x - 6 = 0 are:

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Given,

⇒ 2x2 - x - 6 = 0

⇒ 2x2 - 4x + 3x - 6 = 0

⇒ 2x(x - 2) + 3(x - 2) = 0

⇒ (2x + 3)(x - 2) = 0

⇒ 2x + 3 = 0 or x - 2 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 2x = -3 or x = 2

⇒ x = $-\frac{3}{2}$ or x = 2

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

121 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following quadratic equations has 2 and 3 as its roots?

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Since, {2, 3} is solution set.

It means 2 and 3 are roots of the equation,

∴ x = 2 or x = 3

⇒ x - 2 = 0 or x - 3 = 0

⇒ (x - 2)(x - 3) = 0

⇒ (x2 - 3x - 2x + 6) = 0

⇒ x2 - 5x + 6 = 0.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

131 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following is a root of the quadratic equation, 3x2 + 13x + 14 = 0 ?

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Given,

⇒ 3x2 + 13x + 14 = 0

⇒ 3x2 + 6x + 7x + 14 = 0

⇒ 3x(x + 2) + 7(x + 2) = 0

⇒ (3x + 7)(x + 2) = 0

⇒ 3x + 7 = 0 or x + 2 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 3x = -7 or x = -2

⇒ x = $-\frac{7}{3}$ or x = -2

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

141 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If x = $\frac{-1}{2}$ is a solution of the quadratic equation 3x2 + 2kx - 3 = 0, then the value of k is:

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Given,

x = $\frac{-1}{2}$

Equation : 3x2 + 2kx - 3 = 0

Substituting value of x in equation:

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 3x^2 + 2kx - 3 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3\Big(\frac{-1}{2}\Big)^2 + 2k\Big(\frac{-1}{2}\Big) - 3 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 3\Big(\frac{1}{4}\Big) - k - 3 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \Big(\frac{3}{4}\Big) - k = 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow k = \frac{3}{4} - 3 \\[1em] \Rightarrow k = \frac{3 - 12}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow k = -\frac{9}{4}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

151 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the equation, x2 - ax + 1 = 0 has two distinct and real roots, then:

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Comparing x2 - ax + 1 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = -a and c = 1.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac

= (-a)2 - 4 × 1 × 1

= a2 - 4

Since equations has distinct real roots,

⇒ D > 0

⇒ a2 - 4 > 0

⇒ a2 > 4

⇒ |a| > $\sqrt{4}$

⇒ |a| > 2.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

161 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The positive value of k for which the equations x2 + kx + 64 = 0 and x2 - 8x + k = 0 will both have real roots, is

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Given,

x2 + kx + 64 = 0     ....(1)

x2 - 8x + k = 0     ....(2)

Comparing x2 + kx + 64 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = k and c = 64.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac

= (k)2 - 4 × (1) × (64)

= k2 - 256

Since equations has real roots,

⇒ D ≥ 0

⇒ k2 - 256 ≥ 0

⇒ k2 ≥ 256

⇒ |k| ≥ $\sqrt{256}$

⇒ |k| ≥ 16

⇒ 16 ≤ k ≤ -16

Taking only positive value,

⇒ k ≥ 16 .........(3)

Comparing x2 - 8x + k = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = -8 and c = k.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac

= (-8)2 - 4 × (1) × (k)

= (64) - 4k

Since equations has real roots,

⇒ D ≥ 0

⇒ 64 - 4k ≥ 0

⇒ 4k ≤ 64

⇒ k ≤ $\frac{64}{4}$

⇒ k ≤ 16 .........(4)

From (3) and (4), we get :

⇒ k = 16.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

171 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If 3 is a root of the quadratic equation x2 - px + 3 = 0, then p is equal to:

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Given,

3 is a root of the quadratic equation x2 - px + 3 = 0.

Substituting value of x = 3 in equation, we get :

⇒ (3)2 - p(3) + 3 = 0

⇒ 9 - 3p + 3 = 0

⇒ 12 - 3p = 0

⇒ 12 = 3p

⇒ p = $\frac{12}{3}$

⇒ p = 4.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

181 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The solution set for the quadratic equation 2x2 - x + $\frac{1}{8}$ = 0 is:

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Given,

⇒ 2x2 - x + $\frac{1}{8}$ = 0

Multiply the equation with 16, we get:

⇒ 16(2x2 - x + $\frac{1}{8}$ = 0)

⇒ 32x2 - 16x + $\frac{16}{8}$ = 0

⇒ 32x2 - 16x + 2 = 0

⇒ 2(16x2 - 8x + 1) = 0

⇒ 16x2 - 8x + 1 = 0

⇒ 16x2 - 4x - 4x + 1 = 0

⇒ 4x(4x - 1) - 1(4x - 1) = 0

⇒ (4x - 1)(4x - 1) = 0

⇒ (4x - 1) = 0 or (4x - 1) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 4x = 1 or 4x = 1

⇒ x = $\frac{1}{4}$ or x = $\frac{1}{4}$

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

191 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The solution set for the quadratic equation 2x2 = 288, is:

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Given,

2x2 = 288

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2x^2 = 288 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^2 = \frac{288}{2} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x^2 = 144 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \sqrt{144} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \pm 12 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 12 \text{ or } x = -12.\end{aligned}$$

The solution set = {-12, 12}

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

201 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The value/s of 'k' for which the quadratic equation 2x2 - kx + k = 0 has equal roots is (are) :

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Given,

Equation : 2x2 - kx + k = 0

a = 2, b = -k and c = k.

For equal roots,

⇒ Discriminant (D) = 0

⇒ b2 - 4ac = 0

⇒ (-k)2 - 4 × 2 × k = 0

⇒ k2 - 8k = 0

⇒ k(k - 8) = 0

⇒ k = 0 or k - 8 = 0

⇒ k = 0 or k = 8.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

211 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

In solving a quadratic equation, one of the values of the variables x is 233.356. The solution rounded to two significant figures is :

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x = 233.356

On rounding off to two significant figures

x = 230.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

221 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the roots of the quadratic equation, px(x - 2) + 6 = 0 are equal, then the value of p is:

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Given,

⇒ px(x - 2) + 6 = 0

⇒ px2 - 2px + 6 = 0

Comparing px2 - 2px + 6 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = p, b = -2p and c = 6.

We know that,

Since equations has equal roots,

⇒ D = 0

⇒ b2 - 4ac = 0

⇒ (-2p)2 - 4(p)(6) = 0

⇒ 4p2 - 24p = 0

⇒ 4p(p - 6) = 0

⇒ 4p = 0 or p - 6 = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ p = 0 or p = 6.

Since p = 0 would make the equation no longer quadratic, we take:

p = 6

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

231 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the quadratic equation, px2 - $2\sqrt{5}$ px + 15 = 0 has two equal roots, then the value of p is:

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Comparing px2 - $2\sqrt{5}$ px + 15 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = p, b = $-2\sqrt{5}$ p and c = 15.

We know that,

Since equations has equal roots,

⇒ D = 0

⇒ b2 - 4ac = 0

⇒ ($-2\sqrt{5}$ p)2 - 4(p)(15) = 0

⇒ 20p2 - 60p = 0

⇒ 20p(p - 3) = 0

⇒ 20p = 0 or (p - 3) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ p = 0 or p = 3.

Since p = 0 would make the equation no longer quadratic, we take:

p = 3

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

241 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If 1 is a root of the quadratic equation, ky2 + ky + 3 = 0, then the value of k is:

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Given,

1 is a root of the quadratic equation, ky2 + ky + 3 = 0.

Substituting value of y = 1 in equation :

⇒ k(1)2 + k(1) + 3 = 0

⇒ k + k + 3 = 0

⇒ 2k + 3 = 0

⇒ 2k = -3

⇒ k = $-\frac{3}{2}$.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

251 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the equation x2 + 5kx + 16 = 0 has no real roots, then :

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Comparing x2 + 5kx + 16 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = 5k and c = 16.

We know that,

Since equations has no real roots,

⇒ D < 0

⇒ b2 - 4ac < 0

⇒ (5k)2 - 4(1)(16) < 0

⇒ 25k2 - 64 < 0

⇒ 25k2 < 64

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow k^2 \lt \frac{64}{25} \\[1em] \Rightarrow |k| \lt \sqrt{\frac{64}{25}} \\[1em] \Rightarrow |k| \lt \frac{8}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow -\frac{8}{5} \lt k \lt \frac{8}{5}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

261 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The roots of the quadratic equation 3x2 = 6x is:

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⇒ 3x2 = 6x

⇒ 3x2 - 6x = 0

⇒ 3x(x - 2) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 3x = 0 or (x - 2) = 0

⇒ x = 0 or x = 2.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

271 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The solution set for the quadratic equation 2x2 + kx - k2 = 0 is:

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⇒ 2x2 + kx - k2 = 0

⇒ 2x2 + 2kx - kx - k2 = 0

⇒ 2x(x + k) - k(x + k) = 0

⇒ (2x - k)(x + k) = 0

⇒ 2x - k = 0 or x + k = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 2x = k or x = -k

⇒ x = $\frac{k}{2}$ or x = -k

The solution set: $\Big\lbrace-k, \frac{k}{2}\Big\rbrace$.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

281 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The solution set for the equation, 25x(x + 1) = -4, is:

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⇒ 25x(x + 1) = -4

⇒ 25x2 + 25x + 4 = 0

⇒ 25x2 + 5x + 20x + 4 = 0

⇒ 5x(5x + 1) + 4(5x + 1) = 0

⇒ (5x + 4)(5x + 1) = 0

⇒ (5x + 4) = 0 or (5x + 1) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ 5x = -4 or 5x = -1

⇒ x = $\frac{-4}{5}$ or x = $\frac{-1}{5}$.

The solution set: $\Big\lbrace-\frac{4}{5}, -\frac{1}{5}\Big\rbrace$.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

291 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The discriminant of the equation, 3x2 - 2x + $\frac{1}{3}$ = 0 is :

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Comparing 3x2 - 2x + $\frac{1}{3}$ = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 3, b = -2 and c = $\frac{1}{3}$.

We know that,

⇒ D = b2 - 4ac

⇒ D = (-2)2 - 4(3) $\Big(\frac{1}{3}\Big)$

⇒ D = 4 - 4

⇒ D = 0.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

301 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The value of the discriminant of the equation, $\sqrt{3}x^2 + 10x + 7\sqrt{3}$ = 0 is:

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Comparing $\sqrt{3}x^2 + 10x + 7\sqrt{3}$ = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = $\sqrt{3}$, b = 10 and c = $7\sqrt{3}$.

We know that,

⇒ D = b2 - 4ac

⇒ D = (10)2 - $4 \times (\sqrt{3}) \times (7\sqrt{3})$

⇒ D = 100 - 84

⇒ D = 16.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

311 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The value of the discriminant of the equation, x2 - ($\sqrt{2}$ + 1)x + $\sqrt{2}$ = 0 is:

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Comparing x2 - ($\sqrt{2}$ + 1)x + $\sqrt{2}$ = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = -($\sqrt{2}$ + 1) and c = $\sqrt{2}$.

We know that,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow D = b^2 - 4ac \\[1em] = [-(\sqrt{2} + 1)]^2 - 4 \times 1 \times (\sqrt{2}) \\[1em] = (\sqrt2)^2 + 2 \times \sqrt2 \times 1 + 1^2 - 4(\sqrt{2}) \\[1em] = 2 + 2\sqrt2 + 1 - 4\sqrt{2} \\[1em] = 3 - 2\sqrt2.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

321 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The value of the discriminant of the equation 2x2 - 3x + 5 = 0, is:

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Comparing 2x2 - 3x + 5 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 2, b = -3 and c = 5.

We know that,

⇒ D = b2 - 4ac

⇒ D = (-3)2 - 4(2)(5)

⇒ D = 9 - 40

⇒ D = -31.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

331 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the equation, ax2 + 2x + a = 0 has two real and equal roots, then:

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Comparing ax2 + 2x + a = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = a, b = 2 and c = a.

We know that,

Since equations has real and equal roots,

⇒ D = 0

⇒ b2 - 4ac = 0

⇒ (2)2 - 4(a)(a) = 0

⇒ 4 - 4a2 = 0

⇒ 4 = 4a2

⇒ a2 = $\frac{4}{4}$

⇒ a2 = 1

⇒ a = $\sqrt{1}$

⇒ a = ± 1

⇒ a = -1, 1.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

341 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The given quadratic equation 3x2 + $\sqrt7x$ + 2 = 0 has :

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Comparing the given quadratic equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 3, b = $\sqrt7$ and c = 2

Discriminant = b2 - 4ac

= $(\sqrt7)^2$ - 4 x 3 x 2

= 7 - 24

= -17.

Since, D < 0, there are no real roots.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

351 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

What is the nature of the roots of the equation, 2x2 - 6x + 3 = 0?

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Comparing 2x2 - 6x + 3 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 2, b = -6 and c = 3.

We know that,

⇒ D = b2 - 4ac

⇒ D = (-6)2 - 4(2)(3)

⇒ D = 36 - 24

⇒ D = 12

⇒ D > 0 roots are real and unequal.

⇒ D = 12 is not a perfect square, roots are irrational.

Thus, roots are irrational and unequal.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

361 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The nature of the roots of the equation, 3x2 - $4\sqrt{3}x$ + 4 = 0 is:

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Comparing 3x2 - $4\sqrt{3}x$ + 4 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 3, b = -$4\sqrt{3}$ and c = 4.

We know that,

⇒ D = b2 - 4ac

⇒ D = (-$4\sqrt{3}$)2 - 4(3)(4)

⇒ D = 16(3) - 48

⇒ D = 48 - 48

⇒ D = 0.

Thus, roots are real and equal.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

371 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If -5 is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2 + px - 15 = 0 and the quadratic equation p(x2 + x) + k = 0 has equal roots, then the value of k is:

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Given,

-5 is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2 + px - 15 = 0.

Substituting value of x = -5 in 2x2 + px - 15 = 0, we get:

⇒ 2(-5)2 + p(-5) - 15 = 0

⇒ 2 × 25 - 5p - 15 = 0

⇒ 50 - 5p - 15 = 0

⇒ 35 - 5p = 0

⇒ 5p = 35

⇒ p = $\frac{35}{5}$

⇒ p = 7.

Substituting value of p in p(x2 + x) + k = 0, we get:

⇒ 7(x2 + x) + k = 0

⇒ 7x2 + 7x + k = 0

Comparing 7x2 + 7x + k = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 7, b = 7 and c = k.

Since equation has equal roots,

⇒ Discriminant = 0

⇒ b2 - 4ac = 0

⇒ (7)2 - 4(7)(k) = 0

⇒ 49 - 28k = 0

⇒ 28k = 49

⇒ k = $\frac{49}{28}$

⇒ k = $\frac{7}{4}$.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

1Assertion-Reason Type Questions

Assertion (A): The discriminant of the quadratic equation $x^2 + 2\sqrt{2}x + 1 = 0$ is greater than zero.

Reason (R): If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is greater than zero, the quadratic equation has real and distinct roots.

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Given,

$x^2 + 2\sqrt{2}x + 1 = 0$

Comparing $x^2 + 2\sqrt{2}x + 1 = 0$ with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 1, b = $2\sqrt{2}$ and c = 1.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = $(2\sqrt{2})^2$ - 4 × (1) × (1)

= 8 - 4 = 4; which is positive.

Since, D = 4 > 0, the discriminant is greater than zero.

So, Assertion (A) is true.

D > 0 Real and distinct roots

D = 0 Real and equal roots

D < 0 Imaginary roots

If Discriminant is grater than zero,

Real and distinct roots

So, Reason (R) is true.

Thus, Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

2Assertion-Reason Type Questions

Assertion (A): The quadratic equation 3kx2 - 4kx + 4 = 0 has equal roots, if k = 3.

Reason (R): For equal roots of a quadratic equation, we must have D = 0.

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Given,

⇒ 3kx2 - 4kx + 4 = 0

when k = 3

⇒ 3 × (3) × x2 - 4 × (3) × x + 4 = 0

⇒ 9x2 - 12x + 4 = 0

Comparing 9x2 - 12x + 4 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 9, b = -12 and c = 4.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac

= (-12)2 - 4 × (9) × (4)

= 144 - 144 = 0.

Therefore, the equation has rational and equal roots.

So, Assertion (A) is true.

The Discriminant is given by b2 - 4ac, if the discriminant of any quadratic equation is zero. Then it is said have equal and real roots.

So, Reason (R) is true.

Thus, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

3Assertion-Reason Type Questions

Assertion (A): The roots of the quadratic equation 3x2 + 7x + 8 = 0 are imaginary.

Reason (R): The discriminant of a quadratic equation is always positive.

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Given,

⇒ 3x2 + 7x + 8 = 0

Comparing 3x2 + 7x + 8 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,

a = 3, b = 7 and c = 8.

We know that,

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac

= (7)2 - 4 × (3) × (8)

= 49 - 96 = -47; which is negative.

Therefore, the equation has imaginary and unequal roots.

So, Assertion (A) is true.

The Discriminant of quadratic equation can be positive, negative or equal to zero.

So, Reason (R) is false.

A is true, R is false.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

4Assertion-Reason Type Questions

Assertion (A): The roots of the quadratic equation 8x2 + 2x - 3 = 0 are -$\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{3}{4}$.

Reason (R): The roots of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 are given by $x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^{2} - 4ac}}{2a}$.

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Given,

⇒ 8x2 + 2x - 3 = 0

Comparing equation 8x2 + 2x - 3 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 8, b = 2 and c = -3.

By formula,

x = $\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Substituting values we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = \frac{-(2) \pm \sqrt{(2)^2 - 4 \times (8) \times (-3)}}{2 \times (8)} \\[1em] = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{4 + 96}}{16} \\[1em] = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{100}}{16} \\[1em] = \frac{-2 \pm 10}{16} \\[1em] = \frac{-2 + 10}{16} \text{ or } \frac{-2 - 10}{16} \\[1em] = \frac{8}{16} \text{ or } \frac{-12}{16} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{2} \text{ or } \frac{-3}{4}.\end{aligned}$$

Thus, A is false, R is true.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

1Analytical & Application Based Questions

Solve for x, if $\frac{5}{x} + 4\sqrt3 = \frac{2\sqrt3}{x^2},$ x ≠ 0

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Given,

$\frac{5}{x} + 4\sqrt3 = \frac{2\sqrt3}{x^2}$

Substituting $\frac{1}{x} = t$ in the given equation, we get :

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 5t + 4\sqrt3 = 2\sqrt3t^2 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 5t + 4\sqrt3 - 2\sqrt3t^2 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2\sqrt3t^2 - 5t - 4\sqrt3 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2\sqrt3t^2 - 8t + 3t - 4\sqrt3 = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2t(\sqrt3t - 4) + \sqrt3(\sqrt3t - 4) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow (2t + \sqrt3) = 0 \text{ or } (\sqrt3t - 4) = 0 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 2t = -\sqrt3 \text{ or } \sqrt3t = 4 \\[1em] \Rightarrow t = \frac{-\sqrt3}{2} \text{ or } t = \frac{4}{\sqrt3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{x} = \frac{-\sqrt3}{2} \text{ or } \frac{1}{x} = \frac{4}{\sqrt3} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{2}{-\sqrt3} \text{ or } x = \frac{\sqrt3}{4}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $x = \frac{2}{-\sqrt3} \text{ or } x = \frac{\sqrt3}{4}$.

2Analytical & Application Based Questions

Determine whether the following quadratic equation has real roots.

5x2 - 9x + 4 = 0.

(a) Give reason for your answer

(b) If the equation has real roots, identify them.

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(a) Given, equation : 5x2 − 9x + 4 = 0

Comparing above equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 5, b = -9 and c = 4.

Discriminant (D) = b2 - 4ac = (-9)2 - 4 × 5 × 4 = 81 - 80 = 1.

Since, D > 0 and a perfect square.

Hence, equation 5x2 − 9x + 4 = 0 has real roots.

(b) Solving,

⇒ 5x2 − 9x + 4 = 0

⇒ 5x2 - 5x - 4x + 4 = 0

⇒ 5x(x - 1) - 4(x - 1) = 0

⇒ (5x - 4)(x - 1) = 0

⇒ 5x - 4 = 0 or x - 1 = 0

⇒ 5x = 4 or x = 1

⇒ x = $\frac{4}{5}$ or x = 1.

Hence, roots of the equation are 1 and $\frac{4}{5}$.

1Case-Study Based Questions

Case Study I

Raman Lal runs a stationery shop in Pune. The analysis of his sales, expenditures and profits showed that for x number of notebooks sold, the weekly profit (in ₹) was P(x) = - 2x2 + 88x - 680. Raman Lal found that:

  • He has a loss if he does not sell any notebook in a week.
  • There is no profit no loss for a certain value x0 of x.
  • The profit goes on increasing with an increase in x i.e. the number of notebooks sold. But he gets a maximum profit at a sale of 22 notebooks in a week.

Now answer the following questions :

1. What will be Raman Lal’s profit if he sold 20 notebooks in a week?

  1. ₹ 144
  2. ₹ 280
  3. ₹ 340
  4. ₹ 560

2. What is the maximum profit that Raman Lal can earn in a week?

  1. ₹ 144
  2. ₹ 288
  3. ₹ 340
  4. ₹ 680

3. What is Raman Lal’s loss if he does not sell any notebooks in a particular week?

  1. ₹ 0
  2. ₹ 340
  3. ₹ 680
  4. ₹ 960

4. Write a quadratic equation for the condition when Raman Lal does not have any profit or loss during a week.

  1. 2x2 - 44x + 340 = 0
  2. x2 + 44x - 340 = 0
  3. x2 - 88x + 340 = 0
  4. x2 - 44x + 340 = 0

5. What is the minimum number of notebooks x0 that Raman Lal should sell in a week so that he does not incur any loss?

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1. Given,

⇒ P(x) = -2x2 + 88x - 680

Books sold by Raman lal is 20.Therefore x = 20

⇒ P(20) = −2(20)2 + 88(20) − 680

⇒ P(20) = −2(400) + 1760 − 680

⇒ P(20) = −800 + 1080

⇒ P(20) = 280.

Hence, option (b) is the correct option.

2. Given,

⇒ P(x) = - 2x2 + 88x - 680

Maximum profit occurs when 22 books are sold, thus x = 22.

⇒ P(22) = −2(22)2 + 88(22) − 680

= −2(484) + 1936 − 680

= −968 + 1256

= ₹ 288.

Hence, option (b) is the correct option.

3. Given,

⇒ Number of notebooks sold in a particular week = 0

Thus, x = 0

The weekly profit P(x) = -2x2 + 88x - 680.

Raman Lal’s loss if no notebooks sold in a week,

⇒ P(0) = -2(0)2 + 88(0) - 680

= −680

= loss of ₹ 680.

Hence, option (c) is the correct option.

4. Given,

⇒ P(x) = -2x2 + 88x - 680

If there is no profit/loss, then profit = ₹ 0.

⇒ P(x) = 0

⇒ −2x2 + 88x − 680 = 0

⇒ −2(x2 - 44x + 340) = 0

⇒ x2 − 44x + 340 = 0.

Hence, option (d) is the correct option.

5. When Raman lal has no profit/loss we get the equation x2 − 44x + 340 = 0.

⇒ x2 − 44x + 340 = 0

⇒ x2 − 10x - 34x + 340 = 0

⇒ x(x − 10) - 34(x - 10) = 0

⇒ (x − 10)(x - 34) = 0

⇒ (x − 10) = 0 or (x - 34) = 0      [Using Zero-product rule]

⇒ x = 10 or x = 34.

The minimum value of x with no loss is x = 10. Raman lal has to sell 10 books so that he does not incur any loss.

Hence, option (b) is the correct option.

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