Quadratic Equation


  1. The value of k for which the roots α, β of the equation : x2 − 6x + k = 0 satisfy the relation 3α + 2β = 20, is









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    According to question , we have
    The roots α, β of the equation : x2 − 6x + k = 0
    On comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 , we get a = 1 , b = - 6 , c = k
    Now , α + β = ( -b/a ) = 6

    Correct Option: A

    According to question , we have
    The roots α, β of the equation : x2 − 6x + k = 0
    On comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 , we get a = 1 , b = - 6 , c = k
    Now , α + β = ( - b/a ) = 6
    α + β = 6 and 3α + 2β = 20
    On solving ,
    ⇒ α = 4, β = 2
    Product of the roots = k
    So, k = αβ = 4 × 2 = 8.
    Hence , required answer will be option A .


  1. The positive value of m for which the roots of the equation 12x2 + mx + 5 = 0 are in the ratio 3 : 2 is :









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    According to question , we can say that
    Let, the roots be 3α and 2α .

    Then, 3α + 2α =
    m
    ⇒ α =
    m
    12
    60

    5
    =
    m
    2
    5
    =
    m2
    7260723600

    ⇔ m2 =
    3600 x 5
    = 250
    72

    Correct Option: A

    According to question , we can say that
    Let, the roots be 3α and 2α .

    Then, 3α + 2α =
    m
    ⇒ α =
    m
    12
    60

    5
    =
    m
    2
    5
    =
    m2
    7260723600

    ⇔ m2 =
    3600 x 5
    = 250
    72

    ∴ m = √250 = 5√10.
    Thus , The positive value of m is 5√10.



  1. If α, β are the roots of the equation x2 + kx + 12 = 0 such that α − β = 1, the value of k is









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    As per the given above question , we know that
    Let, α, β be the roots of the equation x2 + kx + 12 = 0
    ∴ α + β = − k and αβ = 12
    Now ( α - β )2 = ( α + β )2 - 4αβ
    ( 1 )2 = k2 - 4(12)

    Correct Option: D

    As per the given above question , we know that
    Let, α, β be the roots of the equation x2 + kx + 12 = 0
    ∴ α + β = −k and αβ = 12
    Now ( α - β )2 = ( α + β )2 - 4αβ
    ( 1 )2 = k2 - 4(12)
    ⇒ k2 = 49 ⇒ k = ± 7.


  1. Determine k such that the quadratic equation x2 - 2( 1 + 3k ) x + 7 ( 3 + 2k ) = 0 has equal roots.









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    According to question ,
    On Comparing x2 - 2( 1 + 3k )x + 7 ( 3 + 2k ) = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get
    a = 1, b = - 2 ( 1 + 3k ), c = 7( 3 + 2k )
    For equal roots D = b2 - 4ac = 0
    ∴ 4( 1 + 3k )2 - 4 x 1 x 7( 3 + 2k ) = 0
    ⇒ 4( 1 + 9k2 + 6k ) - 84 - 56k = 0
    ⇒ 4 + 36k2 + 24k - 56k - 84 = 0
    ⇒ 36k2 - 32k - 80 = 0
    ⇒ 9k2 - 8k - 20 = 0

    Correct Option: A

    According to question ,
    On Comparing x2 - 2( 1 + 3k )x + 7 ( 3 + 2k ) = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get
    a = 1, b = - 2 ( 1 + 3k ), c = 7( 3 + 2k )
    For equal roots D = b2 - 4ac = 0
    ∴ 4( 1 + 3k )2 - 4 x 1 x 7( 3 + 2k ) = 0
    ⇒ 4( 1 + 9k2 + 6k ) - 84 - 56k = 0
    ⇒ 4 + 36k2 + 24k - 56k - 84 = 0
    ⇒ 36k2 - 32k - 80 = 0
    ⇒ 9k2 - 8k - 20 = 0
    By shridharachary method ,
    Here , A = 9 , B = -8 , C = -20

    k =
    -B ± √B2 - 4AC
    2A
    k =
    8 ± √64 - 4(9) ( - 20 )
    2 x 9
    k =
    8 ± √784
    =
    8 ± 28
    18
    18
    Taking +ve and -ve sign respectively , we get
    k =
    36
    ,
    - 20
    = 2,
    - 10
    18
    18
    9



  1. If α and β are the roots of the equation x2 - 3λx + λ2 = 0,
    find λ if α2 + β2 =
    7
    4









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    Given that :- α, β are the roots of the equation x2 - 3λx + λ2 = 0
    α + β = 3λ ....................( 1 )
    and αβ = λ2 ...................( 2 )

    Correct Option: A

    Given that :- α, β are the roots of the equation x2 - 3λx + λ2 = 0
    α + β = 3λ ....................( 1 )
    and αβ = λ2 ...................( 2 )

    Now, α2 + β2 =
    7
    ( given )
    4

    ⇒ ( α + β )2 - 2αβ =
    7
    4

    ⇒ ( 3λ)2 - 2λ2 =
    7
    4

    ⇒ 7λ2 =
    7
    4

    ⇒ λ2 =
    1
    4

    ⇒ λ = ±
    1
    .
    2

    Hence , required answer will be option A .