Quadratic Equation
- Which of the following equations is a quadratic ?
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Quadratic equation must be in the form of ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0.
Correct Option: C
Clearly, 7x2 = 49 or 7x2 - 49 = 0, which is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where b = 0.
Thus, 7x2 - 49 = 0 is a quadratic equation.
- Which of the following equations has real roots ?
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(x - 1) (2x - 5) = 0 ⇒ x = 1, 5/2
So, its roots are real.Correct Option: B
(x - 1) (2x - 5) = 0 ⇒ x = 1, 5/2
So, its roots are real.
- Find the roots of the equation 2x2 - 9x - 18 = 0.
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Given equation is 2x2 - 9x - 18 = 0
[by factorisation method]
⇒ 2x2 - 12x + 3x - 18 = 0Correct Option: C
Given equation is 2x2 - 9x - 18 = 0
[by factorisation method]
⇒ 2x2 - 12x + 3x - 18 = 0
⇒ 2x(x - 6) + 3(x - 6) = 0
⇒ (2x + 3) (x - 6) = 0
∴ x = -3/2, 6
- If one root of x2 - 6kx + 5 = 0 is 5, find the value of k.
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Given, one root of x2 - 6kx + 5 = 0 is 5.
∴ x = 5 satisfies x2 - 6kx + 5 = 0Correct Option: C
Given, one root of x2 - 6kx + 5 = 0 is 5.
∴ x = 5 satisfies x2 - 6kx + 5 = 0
⇒ 52 - 30k + 5 = 0
⇒ 25 - 30k + 5 = 0
⇒ 30 - 30k = 0
⇒ 30k = 30
∴ k = 1
- Find the roots of the equation 2x2 - 11x + 15 = 0
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2x2 -11x + 15 = 0
[by factorisation method]
⇒ 2x2 - (6x + 5x) + 15 = 0Correct Option: A
2x2 -11x + 15 = 0
[by factorisation method]
⇒ 2x2 - (6x + 5x) + 15 = 0
⇒ 2x2 - 6x - 5x + 15 = 0
⇒ 2x(x - 3) - 5 (x - 3) = 0
⇒ (2x - 5) (x - 3) = 0
∴ x = 5/2, 3
Hence, the roots are 5/2 and 3.