Quadratic Equation


  1. 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.


  1. 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.



  1. 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 = 0

    Correct 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


  1. 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 = 0

    Correct 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



  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 = 0

    Correct 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.