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CHAPTER - 5
QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
Quadratic Equations: A quadratic equation in the variable x is an equation of the form
ax 2 + bx + c = 0 where a, b, c are real numbers and a 0
(Or)
Any equation of the form P(x) = 0 Where P(x) is polynomial of degree 2 is a quadratic
equation.
ax 2 + bx + c = 0 is called the standard form of the quadratic equation
y = ax 2 + bx + c is called quadratic function
There are various uses of quadratic functions. Some of them are:

i.
When the rocket is fired upword then the height of the rocket is defined by a
'Quadratic Function '.
ii.
Shapes of the satellite, reflecting mirror in a telescope lens of the eye glasses
and orbit of the celestial objects are defined by the quadratic equation
iii.
The part of the projectile is defined by quadratic function.
iv.
When the breaks are applied to a vehicle, then the stopping point is calculated
by using quadratic equation
A real number
2
is called a root of a quadratic equation ax + bx + c = 0 if
a2 + b + c = 0 we also say that x = is a solution of the quadratic equation. or

satisfies the quadratic equation.
2
Ex: 2, 3 are roots of the quadratic equation x 5x + 6 = 0
2
The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax + bx + c and the roots of the quadratic equation
ax 2 + bx + c = 0 are the same.
Any quadratic equation can have at most two roots.
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Solution of a Quadratic Equation By Factorisation

2
If the quadratic equation a x + b x + c = 0 can be written in the form
( px + q )( rx + s ) = 0; p 0, r 0 then
q
p
and
s
r
will be the root of quadratic equation. Which
are respectively the values of x obtained from px + q = 0 and rx + s = 0

2
Ex: 6x x 2 = 0
( 3x 2 )( 2x + 1) = 0
2
The roots of 6x x 2 = 0 are the values of x for which
( 3x 2 ) ( 2x + 1) = 0
3x 2 = 0 or 2x + 1 = 0
i.e x =
2
1
or x =
3
2
The roots of 6x 2 x 2 = 0 are
2
1
and
3
2
2
To factorize a quadratic equation a x + b x + c = 0 we find p , q R such that
p + q = b and pq = ac.
This process is called Factorising a quadratic equation by splitting its middle term.
Solution of a Quadratic Equation By Completing The Square
2
Let the quadratic equation be a x + b x + c = 0 , a 0
Dividing throughout by a, we get
x2 +
c
b
x +
= 0
a
a
b

2a
Adding and Subtracting

2
x2 +
b
c
b
b
x + + = 0
a
a
2a
2a
2
b 2 4ac )
(
b
=0
x +

2a
4a 2
2
b 2 4ac )
(
b
x +
=
2a
4a 2
x+
b 2 4ac
b
=
2a
2a
b b 2 4ac
x =
2a
2
2
Thus if b 4 a c 0 then the roots of the quadratic equation a x + b x + c = 0
are given by
b 2 4ac
2a
2
2
Let a x + b x + c = 0 , a 0 be a quadratic equation then b 4 a c
the Discriminate of the quadratic equation.
2
If b 4 a c > 0
given by x =
2
then the roots of the quadratic equation a x + b x + c = 0 are
b 2 4ac
2a
This is called quadratic formula to find the roots.

2
A quadratic equation a x + b x + c = 0 has
i.
2
Two distinct real roots, if b 4 a c > 0
ii.
2
Two equal real roots, if b 4 a c = 0
iii.
2
No real roots, if b 4 a c < 0
Roots of a quadratic equation are those points where the curve cuts the X-axis.
2
Case - 1: If b 4 a c > 0
We get two distinct real roots
is called
b 2 4ac
b +
,
2a
b 2 4ac
2a
In such case we get the following figures.
Figure shows that the curve of the quadratic equation cuts the X-axis at two distinct points.
2
Case 2 : If b 4 a c = 0
x =
b 0
b b
; x =
,
2a
2a 2a
In such case we get the following figures.
Figure shows that the curve of the quadratic equation touching X-axis at one point.
2
Case 3 : If b 4 a c < 0
There are no real roots. Roots are imaginary. In such case we get the following figures.
In this case graph neither intersects nor touches the X-axis at all. So there are no real roots.
2
Let a x + b x + c = 0 be a given quadratic equation and , are the roots of given
quadratic equation, then
Sum of the roots
b
x C o e f f ic ie n t
=
a
x 2 C o e f f ic ie n t
= + =
Product of the roots
c
C o n s ta n t te r m
=
a
x 2 C o e ffic ie n t
2
Quadratic equation whose roots are , i s x
+ )x + = 0
ESSAY EQUATIONS
1)
Find the roots of the following quadratic equations by factorization
(i )
1
1
=
3x
6
(i i ) 3 ( x
4) 5
2
(x
4 ) = 12
Sol:
(i )
1
1
=
3x
6
1
1
18x 2 6 3x
x
= 0
3x
6
18x
= 0
18x 2 3x 6 = 0
3 (6 x 2 x 1 ) 2 = 0 6 x 2 x 1 = 0
2 x (3 x 2 ) + 1
(3 x
2) = 0
2 )(2 x + 1 ) = 0
(o r )
3x 2 = 0
x =
(3 x
2
3
(o r )
2x + 1 = 0
x =
1
2
T h e ro o ts o f g iv e n q u a d ra tic e q u a tio n a re
(i i ) 3 ( x
4) 5
2
(x
2
1
,
3
2
4 ) = 12
L et x 4 = a
3 a 2 9 a + 4 a 1 2 = 0 ( 3 1 2 = 3 6 )
3a
(a
3 ) + 4 (a 3 ) = 0
(a
3 )( 3 a + 4 ) = 0
a = 3
(o r )
a =
4
3
But a = x 4
i.e . x 4 = 3 x = 7
x 4 =
x =
4
4
x =
+ 4
3
3
4 + 12
8
=
3
3
T h e ro o ts o f g iv e n q u a d ra tic e q u a tio n a re 7 ,
2)
8
3
Find two consecutive positive integers, sum of whose squares is 613.
Sol: Let the two consecutive positive integers be x, x+1

Given that sum of the squares of two consecutive integers is 613.
i.e . x 2 +
(x
+ 1)
= 613
x 2 + x 2 + 2x + 1 = 613
2x 2 + 2x + 1 613 = 0
2x 2 + 2x 612 = 0
2 (x 2 + x 3 0 6 ) = 0 x 2 + x 3 0 6 = 0
( 1
3 0 6 = 3 0 6 (1 8 1 7 ) )
x 2 + 18x 17 x 306 = 0
x (x + 1 8 ) 1 7 (x + 1 8 ) = 0
(x
+ 1 8 ) (x 1 7 ) = 0
(x
+ 18) = 0
x = 18
(o r )
(o r )
x 17 = 0
x = 17
If x is positive, then x = 17.

If x = 17 then the consecutive positive integers are 17, 18.
3)
The altitude of a right triangle is 7cm less than its base. If the hypotenuse is 13
cm; find the other two sides?
Sol: Let the base of a right angle triangle be x.

Given that the altitude of a right triangle is 7 cm less than its base.
Altitude (or) height = h = x 7
Given that hypotenuse = 13 cm
By pythogorus theorem
( Hypotenuse)
= ( Base) + ( Height ) x
12x + 5x 60 = 0
(13) = x 2 + ( x 7 )
2
x + x 14 x + 49 = 169
2
2x
14 x 120 = 0
2 ( x 7x 60) = 0, x 7x 60 = 0
2
x 12x + 5x 60 = 0
2
x ( x 12 ) + 5 ( x 12 ) = 0
( x 12 )( x + 5 ) = 0
x = 12, 5
Length of base is always positive.

Length of base = 12 cm
Height (or) Altitude = x 7 = 12 7 = 5 cm
4)
A cottage industry produces a certain number of pottery articles in a day. It was

observed on a particular day that the cost of production of each article (in
rupees) was 3 more than twice the number of articles produced on that day. If the
total cost of production on that day was Rs. 90, find the number of articles
produced and the cost of each article.
Sol: Let the number of pottery articles produced by a cottage industry be x.

Given that the cost of production of each article (in rupees) was 3 more than twice the
number of articles produced on that day.
Pr ice of each article = 2x + 3
Total cos t of articles = Rs. 90
i.e. x ( 2x + 3 ) = 90 2x + 3x 90 = 0
2
2x + 15x 12x 90 = 0
2
x ( 2x + 15 ) 6 ( 2x + 15 ) = 0
( x 6 )( 2x + 15 ) = 0
2x + 15 = 0 ( or ) x 6 = 0
x=
15
( or ) x = 6
2
15
x
No of articles never be negative, So

2
Price of each article = 2x + 3 = 2 (6) + 3 = Rs. 15
5)
Find the dimensions of a rectangle whose perimeter is 28 meters and whose area
is 40 square meters.
Sol: Let the length of a rectangle be x meters i.e l = x

Perimeter of a rec tan gle = 2 ( l + b ) = 28m ( Given )
2 ( x + b ) = 28 x + b = 14 b = 14 x
Given that area of a rec tan gle = lb
x (14 x ) = 40 sq.m
14x x = 40
2
14x x 2 40 = 0
x 14x + 40 = 0
2
x 2 10x 4x + 40 = 0
x ( x 10 ) 4 ( x 10 ) = 0
( x 10 )( x 4 ) = 0
x = 10 ( or ) x = 4
If the length x = 10m, then the width b = 14 x = 14 10 = 4 m

If the length x = 4 cm, then width b = 14 x = 14 4 = 10 m
The dimensions of rectangle are 10m, 4m.
6)
The base of a triangle is 4 cm, longer then its altitude. If the area of the triangle is
48 sq. cm then find its base and altitude.
Sol: Let the height of the triangle = x cm

Given that the base of a triangle is 4 cm, longer than its altitude (height)
i.e Base = ( x + 4 ) cm
Area of the triangle =
1
bh = 48 sq.cm
2
1
( x + 4 ) x = 48
2
x 2 + 4x = 96
x 2 + 4x 96 = 0
x 2 + 12x 8x 96 = 0
x ( x + 12 ) 8 ( x + 12 ) = 0
( x + 12 )( x 8) = 0
x + 12 = 0 ( or ) x 8 = 0
x = 12 ( or ) x = 8
Height of the triangle never be negative.

Height x = 8 cm
Base = x + 4 = 8 + 4 = 12 cm
7)
Two trains leave a railway station at the same time. The first train travels
towards West and the second train towards north. The first train travels 5km/hr
faster than the second train. If after two hours they are 50 km apart. Find
average speed of each train?
Sol: Let the speed of second train = x km/hour

Speed of first train = x + 5 km/hour
After two hours distance travelled by first train = 2 ( x + 5 ) = 2x + 10 km

Distance travelled by second train = 2x km.
Distance between two trains after two hours = 50 km
By pythagoras theorem
( 2x + 10 )
+ ( 2x ) = 502
2
4x 2 + 40x + 100 + 4x 2 = 2500
8x + 40x 2400 = 0 8 ( x + 5x 300 ) = 0

2
x + 20x 15x 300 = 0

2
x (x + 20) 15 (x + 20) = 0
( x + 20 ) ( x 15 ) = 0
x = 20, x = 15
Speed of the train never be negative

Speed of second train =15 km/hour
Speed of first train = x + 5 = 15 + 5 = 20 km/hour
8)
In a class of 60 students, each boy contributed rupees equal to the number of girls
and each girl contributes rupees equal to the number of boys. If the total money
then collected was Rs. 1600. How many boys are there in the class?
Sol: Total number of students in a class = 60

Let the number of boys = x
Then the number of girls = 60 x
Each boy contributed rupees equal to the number of girls and each girl contributed
rupees equal to the number of boys and the total money collected was Rs. 1600.
i.e x (60 x) + x (60 x) = 1600
2x ( 60 x ) = 1600
x ( 60 x ) = 800
60x x 2 800 = 0
x 60x + 800 = 0
2
x 20x 40x + 800 = 0

2
x ( x 20 ) 40 ( x 20 ) = 0
( x 20 ) ( x 40 ) = 0
x = 20 ( or ) x = 40
Number of boys in the class room = 20 or 40

9)
A motor boat heads upstream a distance of 24km on a river whose current is

running at 3km per hour. The trip up and back takes 6 hours. Assuming that the
motor boat maintained a constant speed, what is its speed?
Sol: Let the speed of a motor boat = x km/hr

Speed of stream = 3 km/hour
The distance of the river = 24 km
The speed of the boat in upstream = (x 3) km/h

The speed of the boat in downstream = x + 3 km/h
Given that total time taken = 6 hours
i.e.
24
24
+
=6
x + 3 x 3
24 ( x 3) + 24 ( x + 3) = 6 ( x + 3)( x 3)
6 4 ( x 3) + 4 ( x + 3) = 6 ( x + 3)( x 3)
4x 12 + 4x + 12 = x 2 9
x 8x 9 = 0
2
x 2 9x + x 9 = 0
x (x 9) + 1(x 9) = 0
( x 9 ) ( x + 1) = 0
x = 9, x = 1
Speed of the boat never be negative.

Speed of boat in still water = 9 km/hour.
10)
Solve the equations by completing the square.
i. 5 x 2 7 x 6 = 0
i i. 4 x 2 + 4
3x + 3 = 0
Sol: (i) Given quadratic equation 5x2 7x 6 = 0, dividing with 5 on both sides.
6
7
x2 x = 0
5
5
6
7
x2 x =
5
5
7 7
7 6
x 2 2 ( x ) = 2 =
10 5
10 5
7
Adding , onbothsides
10
6 7
7 7
x 2(x) + = +
5 10
10 10
7
6
49
2
x = +
x 2 2xy + y 2 = ( x y )
10
5 100
7
120 + 49 169
x =
=
10
100
100
13
x =
10
10
x
7
13
= ( x 2 = a 2 x = a )
10
10
x=
13 7
+
10 10
13 7
13 7
+ ( or ) +
10 10
10 10
20
6
3
( or ) = 2 ( or )
10
10
5
2
Given quadratic equation 4x + 4 3x + 3 = 0
(ii)
Dividing on both sides by 4, we get x 2 + 3x +
x 2 + 3x =
3
4
3
=0
4
3
3
3
x 2 + 2 ( x )
= 3 = 2

2
4
2
3
3
Adding
on both sides, we getAdding
on both sides, we get
2
2
3 3
3 3
3 3
x2 + 2 ( x )
+
=
+
+
=
2 2
4
2
4
4
3
x +
= 0
2
x +
11)
3
3
=0x=
2
2
Find the roots of the following quadratic equations, if they exist, using the
quadratic formula.
i. 2x 2 2 2x + 1 = 0
ii. x +
1
= 3 ( x 0)
x
Sol:
(i)
Given quadratic equation 2x 2 2 2x + 1 = 0
Compare ax 2 + bx + c = 0; a = 2, b = 2 2 , c = 1
So, b 2 4ac = 2 2
4 ( 2 )(1) = 8 8 = 0
Since b 2 4ac 0, the roots are exist.
b b 2 4ac 2 2 0 2 2
2
1
x =
=
=
=
=
2a
2 ( 2)
4
2
2
1
1
,
2
2
So the roots are
(ii)
Given that x +
1
=3
x
x2 + 1
= 3 x 2 + 1 = 3x x 2 3x + 1 = 0
x
Compare with ax 2 + bx + c = 0, we get a = 1, b = 3, c = 1
b 2 4ac = ( 3) 4 (1)(1) = 9 4 = 5
2
b b 2 4ac ( 3)
x =
=
2a
x=
3 9 4 3 5
=
2
2
So the roots are
( 3)
2 (1)
4 (1)(1)
3+ 5
3 5
and
2
2
12)
Find the roots of the following quadratic equations?
1
1
= 3, ( x 0, 2 )
x x2
i.
ii.
1
1
11
=
, ( x 4, 7 )
x + 4 x 7 30
(i )
Given
Sol:
1
1
=3
x x2
Multiplying the equation by x ( x 2 ) we get
( x 2 ) x = 3x ( x 2 )
3x ( x 2 ) = 2
3x 2 6x = 2 3x 2 6x + 2 = 0
Which is a quadratic equation compare with ax 2 + bx = c = 0
a = 3, b = 6, c = 2
So, b 2 4ac = ( 6 ) 4 ( 3)( 2 ) = 36 24 = 12 > 0

2
b b 2 4ac ( 6 ) 12
x =
=
2a
2 ( 3)
x=
So the roots are
) (
3 3
6 2 3 2 3 3
=
=
6
6
3
3+ 3
3 3
and
3
3
(ii)
Given
1
1
11
=
, ( x 4, 7 )
x + 4 x 7 30
Multiplying the equation by 30 ( x + 4 )( x 7 ) , we get
30 ( x 7 ) 30 ( x + 4 ) = 11( x + 4 )( x 7 )
30x 210 30x 120 = 11( x 7x + 4x 28)

2
330 = 11( x 2 3x 28)
x 2 3x 28 + 30 = 0
x 3x + 2 = 0
2
x 2x x + 2 = 0
2
x ( x 2 ) 1(x 2) = 0
( x 2 )( x 1) = 0
x 2 = 0 ( or ) x 1 = 0
x = 2 ( or )1
The roots of the given equation are 1 ( or ) 2
13)
The sum of the reciprocals of Rehmans ages, (in years) 3 years ago and 5 years
from now is 1/3. Find his present age.
Sol: Let the present age of Rehman = x years

3 years age ago of Rehman = x - 3 years
After 5 years, the age of Rehman = x + 5 years
Given that the sum of the reciprocals of Rehmans ages, 3 years ago and 5 years from
now is 1/3.
i.e.
1
1
1
+
=
x 3 x +5 3
Multiplying with 3 (x 3) (x + 5), we get
3 (x + 5) + 3 (x 3) = (x 3) (x + 5)
3x + 15 + 3x 9 = x2 + 5x 3x 15
6x + 6 = x2 + 2x 15
x2 + 2x 15 6x 6 = 0
x2 4x 21 = 0
x2 7x + 3x 21 = 0
x( x 7) + 3 (x 7) = 0
(x 7) (x + 3)=0
(x 7) = 0 (or) (x + 3) = 0
x = 7 (or) x = 3
But age is not negative.
Present age of Rehman = 7 years.
14)
In a class test, the sum of Moulikas marks in mathematics and English is 30. If
she got 22 marks more in mathematics and 3 marks less in English, the product
of her marks would have been 210. Find her marks in the two subjects?
Sol: Sum of Moulikas marks in Mathematics and English is 30.

Let the marks in Maths = x
Then the marks in English = 30 x
If she got 2 marks more in Maths, and 3 marks less in English, the product of marks =
210.
i.e. (x + 2) (30 x 3) = 210
( x + 2)(27 x )= 210
27x x2 +54 2x 210 =0
x2 + 25x 156 = 0
x2 25x + 156 = 0
x2 13x 12x + 156 = 0
( 1156 = 156 13 12 )
x (x 13) 12(x 13) = 0

(x 13) (x 12) = 0
(x 13) = 0 (or) (x 12) = 0
x = 13 (or) x = 12
If marks in Maths x = 13, then marks in English = 30 x = 30 13 = 17
If marks in Maths x = 12, then marks in English = 30 12 = 18
15)
The diagonal of a rectangular field is 60 meters more than the shorter side. If the
longer side is 30 meters more than the shorter side, find the sides of the field?
Sol: Let the length of the shorter side ( bread th ) = x meters.

Then the length of longer side = x + 30 meters (Given)
The length of diagonal = x + 60 (Given)
By pythogorus theorem
(x+60)2 = (x+30)2+ x2
x2 + 120x + 3600 = x2 + 60x + 900 + x2

x2 + 60x + 900 120 x 3600 = 0
x2 60x 2700 = 0
x2 90x + 30x 2700 = 0 ( 1 270 = 270 )
x (x 90) + 30 (x 90) = 0
( x 90) (x + 30) = 0
x = 90 (or) x = 30
Length of the shorter side (x) never be negative.
Length of the shorter side = 90m
Length of longer side = 90 + 30 = 120m
Length of diagonal = 90 + 60 = 150 m
16)
The difference of squares of two numbers is 180. The square of the smaller
number is 8 times the larger number. Find the two numbers?
Sol: Let the larger number = x

Square of the larger number = x2
Square of the smaller number = 8 times the larger number (Given)
= 8x
Given that difference of squares of two numbers is 180
i.e. x2 8x = 180
x2 8x 180 = 0
x2 18x + 10x 180 = 0
x(x 8) 10(x 18) = 0
(x 18) (x + 10) = 0
(x 18) = 0 (or) (x + 10) = 0
x= 18 (or) 10
The larger number x = 18 (x 10)
The square of smaller number = 8 x = 8 18 = 144
The smaller number = 144 = 12
The two numbers are 18 and 12 (or) 18 and 12
17)
A train travels 360 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 5km/h more, it
would have taken 1 hour less for the same journey. Find the speed of the train?
Sol: The distance travelled by a train = 360 km

Let the speed of the train = x km/h
If the speed of the train increased 5 km/h, then the speed of the train = (x + 5) km/h
The time taken by the train, to cover 360 km distance with the speed x km/h is
360
.
x
The time taken by the train, to cover 360 km distance with the speed x + 5 km/h is
360
.
x+5
Difference between the two timings = 1 hour
i.e
360 360
=1
x
x+5
Multiplying with x (x + 5), we get
360 (x + 5) 360 x = x (x + 5)
360 x + 1800 360x = x2 + 5x
x2 + 5x 1800 = 0
x2 + 45x 40x 1800 = 0
x(x + 45) 40 (x + 45) = 0
(x + 45) (x 40) = 0
(x 40) = 0 (or) (x + 45) = 0
x = 40 (or) x = 45
Speed of the train x = 40 km/h ( x = 45 net negative)
18)
3
hours. The tap of larger diameter
8
takes 10 hours less than the smaller one to fill the tank separately. Find the time
in which each tap can separately fill the tank.
Two water taps together can fill a tank in 9
Sol: Total time takes by two water taps together can fill a tank
=9
3 75
= Hours
8 8
The part of the tank filled by the two taps together in 1 hour is
1
8
=
75 75
8
Time taken by the smaller diameter tap to fill the tank = x hours.
The tap of larger diameter takes 10 hours less than the smaller one to fill the tank.
i.e The time taken by the larger diameter tap to fill the tank = x 10 hours
Part of the tank filled by the smaller diameter tap in 1 hour =
Part of the tank filled by the larger diameter tap in 1 hour =
But
1
1
8
+
= ( From the problem)
x x 10 75
Multiplying with 75x (x 10) on both sides
75 (x 10) + 75x = 8 (x) (x 10)

75x 750 + 75x = 8x2 80x
8x2 80x 150x + 750 = 0
8x2 230x + 750 = 0
8x2 200x 30x + 750 = 0
8x (x 25) 30(x 25) = 0
(x 25) (8x 30) = 0
1
x
1
.
x 10
(8x 30) = 0 (or) (x 25) = 0

x = 30/8 = 15/4 (or) x = 25
x
15
(The big tap takes 10 hours less than the small tap)
4
x = 25 hours
Time taken by the smaller diameter tap to fill the tank separately = 25 hours
Time taken by the larger diameter tap to fill the tank separately
= x 10
= 25 10
= 15 hours.
19)
An express train takes 1 hour less than a passenger train to travel 132 km
between Mysore and Bangalore (Without taking into consideration the time they
stop at intermediate stations). If the Average Speed of the express train is 11
km/h more than that of the passenger train, find the average speed of the two
trains.
Sol: Let the speed of passenger train = x km/h.

Then the speed of express train = x + 11 km/h
The distance travelled by two trains = 132 km.
Difference time between the two trains = 1 hour
i.e.
132
132
=1
x
x + 11
Multiplying with x ( x + 11) on both sides we get,
132 ( x + 11 ) 132 x = x ( x + 11)

132x + 1452 132x = x2 + 11x
x2 + 11x 1452 = 0
x2 + 44x 33x 1452 = 0
x(x + 44) 33 (x + 44) = 0
(x + 44) (x 33) =0
(x + 44) =0 (or) (x 33) = 0
x = 44 (or) x = 33
Speed of the passenger train = 33 km/h (x 44 not negative)
Speed of the express train = x + 11 = 33 + 11 =44 km/h
20)
Sum of the areas of two squares is 468m2. If the difference of their perimeters is
24m, find the sides of the two squares.
Sol: Let the side of the big square = x m.

Then the perimeter of the big square = 4x m.
Difference of the two squares perimeters = 24m.
The perimeter of the small square = 4x 24
4 x 24
=x6
4
Side of the small square =

Area of the big square = x2
Area of the small square = (x 6)2

Given that sum of the areas of two squares is 468 m2
x2 + (x 6)2 = 468
x2 + x2 12x + 36 = 468
2x2 12x + 36 468 = 0
2x2 12x 432 = 0
x2 6x 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
X = 18 (or) x = 12
Side of the big square x = 18 m( x 12 Not Negative)
Side of the small square = x 6 = 18 6 = 12 m.
21)
A ball is thrown vertically upward from the top of the building 96 feet tall with
an initial velocity 80 m/second. The distance s of the ball from the ground after
t seconds is s = 96 + 80 t 16t2. After how many seconds does the ball strike the
ground?
Sol: Let the ball strike the ground at t sec.

Distance between the ball and the ground after t secs is 0.
Given that the distance s of the ball from the ground after t seconds is
s = 96 + 80 t 16t2
i.e 96 + 80 t 16t2 = 0
16(t2 5t - 6) = 0
(t2 5t - 6) = 0
t2 6t + t 6 = 0
t(t 6) + 1 ( t 6) = 0
( t + 1) = 0 (or) ( t 6) = 0
t = -1 (or) t = 6
Time, t never be negative, i.e t 1
t=6
After 6 seconds the ball strike the ground.
22)
1
If a polygon of n sides has n ( n 3) diagonal. How many sides will a polygon
2
having 65 diagonals? Is there a problem with a 50 diagonals?
Sol: Given that No. of diagonals of a polygon of n sides
1
n ( n 3)
2
Number of diagonals of a given polygon = 65
1
n ( n 3) = 65
2
n(n 3) = 65 2 = 130
n2 3n 130 = 0
n2 13n + 10n 130 = 0
n(n 13) + 10(n 13) = 0
(n 13) (n + 10)=0
(n 13) = 0(or) (n + 10) = 0
n = 13 (or) n = 10
No. of sides are not negative
Number of sides of a given polynomial = 13

To check there is a polygon with 50 diagonals
i.e.
1
n ( n 3) = 50
2
n(n 3) = 100
n2 3n 100 = 0
Compare with ax2 + bx + c = 0, a = 1, b = 3, c = 100
b2 4ac = (3)2 4(1)( 100) = 9 + 400 = 409
n=
b b2 4ac
2a
n=
( 3) 409
2(1)
n=
3 409
2
Since n is not a natural number ( countable number)

We cant find the sides of the polynomial.
There cant be a polygon with 50 diagonals.
23)
Find the discriminant of the following quadratic equations and hence find the
nature of its roots. Find them, if they are real?
i. 3x2 2x + 1/3 = 0
ii. 2x2 3x + 5 = 0
Sol:
i.
Given quadratic equation 3x2 2x + 1/3 = 0.
Compare with ax2 + bx + c = 0, a = 3, b = 2, c = 1/3

Discriminant = b2 4ac = (2)2 4(3)( 1/3) = 4 4 = 0
The roots are
n=
b b2 4ac
2a
n=
( 2 ) 0
2(3)
2 1
n= =
6 3
The two equal roots are
ii.
1 1
,
3 3
Given quadratic equation 2x2 3x + 5 = 0.

Discriminant = b2 4ac = (3)2 4(2)( 5) = 9 40 = 31 < 0
So, the given equation has no real roots.
24)
It is possible to design a rectangular mango grove whose length is twice its

breadth, and the area is 800 m2? If so, find its length and breadth?
Sol: Let the breadth of the rectangular mango grove = x m.

Given that length is twice its breadth.
Length = 2x m.
Area = l b = 2x x = 800
2x2 = 800
x2 =
800
= 400
2
x2 400 = 0 -----(1)
Discriminant = b2 4ac = (0)2 4(1)( 400) = 1600 > 0
( Discriminant > 0)
i.e. It is possible to find breadth (x), and length (2x).
It is possible to design a rectangular mango grove.
From equation (1)
b b2 4ac
x=
2a
x=
0 1600
2(1)
x =
40
= 20
2
Breadth (x) = 20m, Length (2x) = 2 20 = 40 m.
25)
The sum of the ages of two friends is 25 years. Four years ago, the product of
their ages in years was 48. Is the situation possible? If so, determine their present
ages?
Sol: Let the ages of two friends be x, 20 x

(Given that sum of the ages of two friends is 20 years)
4 years ago their ages are x 4 ; 20 x 4
Given that (x 4) (20 x 4) = 48
(x 4) (16 x) = 48
16x x2 64 + 4x = 48
x2 + 20x 64 48 = 0
x2 20x + 112= 0 -------(1)
Compare with ax2 + bx + c = 0, a = 1, b = 20 , c = 112
Discriminant = b2 4ac = (20)2 4(1)( 112) = 400 448 = 48 < 0
( Discriminant < 0)
It is not possible to find real root for equation (1)
The situation is not possible.
26)
It is possible to design a rectangular park of perimeter 80 m. and area 400m2 ?

If so, find its length and breadth?
Sol: Let the length and breadth be l and b.

Given that perimeter 80m, and area 400m2.
i.e. 2 ( l + b ) = 80
l + b = 40 ---- (1)
lb = 400 ----- (2)
Let the breadth of the rectangle be (b) = x m.
Then from equation (1) we get l + x = 40 l = 40 x
From equation (2) lb = 400

(40 x) (x) = 400
40x x2 = 400
40x x2 400 = 0
x2 40x + 400 = 0 -----(3)
Discriminant = b2 4ac = (40)2 4(1)( 400) = 1600 1600 = 0
Since discriminant = 0, we can find real roots of equation ( 3)
i.e. It is possible to design a rectangular park.
From equation (3)
x=
b b2 4ac
2a
x=
( 40) 0
2(1)
x =
40
= 20
2
Breadth (x) = 20m

Length = 40 x = 40 20 = 20 m.
27)
Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization method.

i. 4x2 2 (a2 + b2)x + a2 b2 = 0
ii. 9x2 9(a + b)x + (2a2 + 5ab + 2b2) = 0
Sol:
i.
Given quadratic equation 4x2 2 (a2 + b2)x + a2 b2 = 0

( 4 a2 b2 = 4a2 b2)( 4a2 b2 = 2a2 2b2 )
4x2 2 (a2 + b2)x + a2 b2 = 0
4x2 2a2 x 2b2 x + a2 b2 = 0

2x (2x a2) b2 (2x a2) = 0
(2x a2) (2x b2) = 0
(2x a2) = 0 (or) (2x b2) = 0
a2
b2
x=
or
2
2
ii.
Given quadratic equation 9x2 9(a + b)x + (2a2 + 5ab + 2b2) = 0

Co-efficient of x2 constant term
= 9 ( 2a2 + 5ab + 2b2)
= 9 ( 2a2 + 4ab+ ab + 2b2)
= 9 (2a(a + 2b) + b ( a + 2b))
= 9 (a + 2b) ( 2a + b)
3 ( (a+2b), (2a +b) )
9x2 9(a + b)x + (2a2 + 5ab + 2b2) = 0
9x2 3(a + 2 b + 2a + b) x + (2a2 + 5ab + 2b2) = 0
9x2 3(a + 2 b)x 3(2a + b)x +(a + 2 b) (2a + b) = 0
3x[3x (a+2b)] 3 (2a+b)[3x (a+2b)] = 0
[3x (a+2b)] [3x (2a+b)] =0
x=
( 2a + b )
a + 2b
(or )
3
3
Model Problem
Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization method.

a +b
2 a
+
(i) x +
x +1 = 0
a
a+b
(ii)
(iii)
1
1 1 1
= + +
a+b+ x a b x
x 1 x 3
1
+
= 3 ( x 2, 4 )
x2 x4
3
2
2
2
2
2 2
(iv) x 2(a + b ) x + (a b ) = 0
(i) x =
Sol:
( a + b)
a
(or )
a+b
a
(ii) x = a (or) x = b
(iii) x = 5 ( or )
5
2
(iv) x = (a2 + b2) 2ab
28)
Solve the following equations by the method of completing the square?

(i) 4x2 + 4bx (a2 b2) = 0
(ii) a2x2 3abx + 2b2 = 0
Sol:
(i)
Given quadratic equation 4x2 + 4bx (a2 b2) = 0

Dividing on both sides by 4, we get
a 2 b2
x 2 + bx
= 0
4

a 2 b2
x 2 + bx =
2
2
b a b
x 2 + 2 ( x ) =
2 4
b
Adding on both sides, we get
2

2
a 2 b2
b b
x 2 + 2 ( x ) + =
2 2
4
b
+
2
b
a2 b2 + b2 a 2 a
x+ =
=
=
2
4
4 2
b
a
x+ =
2
2
x+
b
a
=
2
2
b a
x=
2 2
b a
b a
x = + ( or ) x =
2 2
2 2
x=
(ii)
(a + b)
ab
( or ) x =
2
2
Given quadratic equation a2x2 3abx + 2b2 = 0

Dividing both sides by a2, we get
x2
3ab
b2
x
+
2
=0
a2
a2
b2
b
x2 3 x + 2 2 = 0
a
a
b2
b
x2 3 x = 2 2
a
a
b2
3b
x2 2 x x = 2 2
a
2a
2
3b
Adding on both sides
2a
2
b 2 3b
3b 3b
x2 2 x x + = 2 2 +
a 2a
2a 2a
3b
b 2 9b 2 8b 2 + 9b 2 b 2 b
x = 2 2 + 2 =
= 2 =
2a
a
4a
4a 2
4a
2a
3b
b
b
x
= =
2a
2a
2a
x =
b 3b
+
2a 2a
x=
b + 3b
2a
x=
b + 3b
+b + 3b
( or ) x =
2a
2a
x=
2b
4b
( or ) x =
2a
2a
x=
b
2b
( or ) x =
a
a
Model Problem:
Solve the following quadratic equations by the method of completing the

square.
(i)
ax2 + bx + c =0
(ii)
x2 4ax + 4a2 b2 = 0
(iii)
x2
(iv)
3 + 1 x+ 3 = 0
2 x 2 3x 2 2 = 0
Answers:
b b 2 4ac
2a
(i)
x=
(ii)
x = 2a b (or) 2a + b
(iii)
x = 3,1
(iv)
29)
1
,2 2
2
Solve the following problems, using quadratic formula.

(i) 12abx2 (9a2 8b2)x 6ab = 0
(ii) a2 b2 x2 (4b4 3a4) x 12a2b2 = 0
Sol:
(i)
12abx2 (9a2 8b2)x 6ab = 0
Given quadratic equation
Compare with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0, we get

A = 12ab ; B = (9a2 8b2) ; C = 6ab
Using the quadratic formula, we get
b b 2 4ac
x=
2a
9a 2 8b 2 9a 2 8b 2 4 (12ab )( 6ab )
x=
2 (12ab )
x=
9a 2 8b 2 81a 4 + 64b 4 144a 2b 2 + 288a 2b 2

24ab
x=
9a 2 8b2 81a 4 + 64b 4 + 144a 2b 2

24ab
x=
9a 2 8b 2
( 9a
+ 8b 2
24ab
x=
9a 2 8b 2 9a 2 + 8b 2
24ab
x=
9a 2 8b 2 + 9a 2 + 8b 2
9a 2 8b 2 9a 2 8b 2
( or ) x =
24ab
24ab
x=
18a 2
16b 2
( or ) x =
24ab
24ab
x=
3a
2b
( or ) x =
4b
3a
(ii)
a2 b2 x2 (4b4 3a4) x 12a2b2 = 0
Compare with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0, we get

A = a2 b2 ; B = (4b4 3a4); C = 12
Using the quadratic formula, we get
x=
x=
b b 2 4ac
2a
4b 4 3a 4
((
4b 4 3a 4
))
2a 2b 2
x=
4b 4 3a 4 16b8 + 9a8 24b 4 a 4 + 48a 4b 4

2 a 2b 2
x=
4b 4 3a 4 16b8 + 9a8 + 24b 4 a 4

2a 2b 2
x=
)(
4 a 2b 2 12a 2b 2
4b 4 3a 4
( 4b
+ 3a 4
2a 2b 2
x=
4b 4 3a 4 4b 4 + 3a 4
2 a 2b 2
x=
4b 4 3a 4 + 4b 4 + 3a 4
4b 4 3a 4 4b 4 3a 4
or
x
=
(
)
2a 2b 2
2a 2b 2
x=
8b 4
6a 4
or
x
=
( )
2a 2b 2
2a 2b 2
4b 2
3a 2
x = 2 ( or ) x =
a
2b 2
Model Problem:
Solve the following problem, using quadratic formula.

(i)
(a + b)2 x2 + 8 (a2 b2 ) + 16 (a b)2 = 0, a + b 0, a b
(ii)
3x2a2 + 8abx + 4b2 = 0, a 0
Answers:
(i)
(ii)
30)
a b
a b
4
, 4
a+b
a+b
2b
2b
,
a
3a
Find the values of k for which the following equation has equal roots.
(k 12) x2 + 2 (k 12) x + 2 = 0
Sol: Given quadratic equation (k 12)2 x2 + 2 (k 12) x + 2 = 0 ----(1)

Compare with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get
a = k 12 ; b = 2(k 12); c = 2
Given that the roots of equation (1) are equal
i.e. discriminant D = 0
b2 4ac = 0
(2(k 12))2 4 (k 12) (2) = 0
4(k 12)2 8(k 12) = 0
4 [(k 12)2 2( k 12)] = 0
(k 12)2 2( k 12)= 0
( k 12) [(k 12 2]= 0
(k 14) (k 12) = 0
(k 14)= 0 (or) (k 12) = 0
k = 14 (or) k = 12
31)
Prove that the equation x2 (a2 + b2) + 2x (ac + bd) + (c2 + d2) = 0 has no real roots,
if ad bc.
Sol: Given quadratic equation

x2 (a2 + b2) + 2x (ac + bd) + (c2 + d2) = 0
Compare with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get
a = a2 + b2 ; b = 2 (ac + bd); c = c2 + d2
Discriminant (d) = b2 4ac
= [2(ac + bd)]2 4 (a2 + b2)( c2 + d2)
= 4(a2 c2 + a2 c2 + 2abcd) 4 (a2 c2 + a2 d2 + b2 c2 + b2 d2)
= 4 [a2 c2 + a2 c2 + 2abcd a2 c2 a2 d2 b2 c2 b2 d2]
= 4[ a2 d2 b2 c2 + 2abcd]
= 4[a2 d2 + b2 c2 2abcd]
= 4[(ad bc)2]
Given that ad bc
ad bc 0
(ad bc)2 > 0
D = 4(ad bc)2 < 0
( (ad bc)2 < 0 (ad bc)2 > 0)
Since D < 0, the given equation has no real roots.
32)
If the roots of the equation x2 + 2cx + ab = 0 are real unequal, prove that the
equation x2 2 (a + b)x + a2 + b2 +2c2 = 0 has no real roots.
Sol: Given quadratic equations,

x2 + 2cx + ab = 0 ---- (i)
x2 2 (a + b)x + a2 + b2 +2c2 = 0 ----(ii)
Since the roots of equation (i) are real and unequal.
Discriminant d = b2 4ac > 0
(2c)2 4(1)(ab) > 0

4(c2 ab) > 0
c2 ab > 0 ( 4 > 0)
From the equation (2)
Discriminant d = b2 4ac
( 2 (a + b))2 4 (a) (a2 + b2 + 2c2)
4[a2 + b2 + 2ab a2 b2 2c2]
4 [ 2ab 2c2]
8 ( ab c2)
8 (c2 ab) < 0 ( c2 ab > 0 )
Since d < 0, roots of equation (2) are not real.
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1) Check whether the following are quadratic equations?
(i)
x3 4x2 x + 1 = (x 2)3
(ii)
(x 2) (x + 1) = (x 1) (x + 3)
Sol:
(i)
Given x3 4x2 x + 1 = (x 2)3

x3 4x2 x + 1 = x3 8 + 3x (2)2 3x2 (2)
((a b)3 = a3 b3 3a2 b + 3ab2 )
x3 4x2 x + 1 = x3 8 + 12x 6x2
6x2 4x2 x 12x + 1 + 8 = 0
2x2 13x + 9 = 0
It is in the form of ax2 + bx + c = 0, a 0.
Hence the given equation is a quadratic equation.
(ii)
Given (x 2) (x + 1) = (x 1) (x + 3)
x2 + x 2x 2 = x2 + 3x x 3
x 2 2x + 3 = 0
3x + 1 = 0
3x 1 = 0
It is not in the form of ax2 + bx + c = 0, a 0.
Hence the given equation is not a quadratic equation.
2) Report the following situation in the form of quadratic equation?

(i)
Rohans mother is 26 years older than him. The product of their ages after
3 years will be 360 years, we need to find Rohans Present age.
(ii)
A train travels a distance of 480km at a uniform speed. If the speed had

been 8km/h less, then it would have taken 3 hours more to cover the same
distance. We need to find the speed of train?
Sol:
(i)
Let Rohans present age = x years.

Then, the present age of his mother = (x + 26) years (Given)
3 years from now (After 3 years)
Age of Rohan = (x + 3) years
Age of his mother = x + 26 + 3 = x + 29
Given that product of their ages will be 360
i.e. (x + 3) ( x + 29) = 360
x2 + 29x + 3x + 87 = 360
x2 + 32x 87 = 0
Rohans present age satisfies the quadratic equation
x2 + 32x 87 = 0
(ii)
Let the uniform speed of the train = x km/hour

The distance travelled by the train = 480 km.
Time taken by the train =
dis tan ce 480

=
speed
x
If the speed had been 8 km/h less, then the speed of the train = (x 8) km/h
Time taken by the train when the speed increase =
480
x 8
Difference between the two timings s = 3 hours

i.e.
480
480
=3
x 8
x
Uniform speed of train satisfies the quadratic equation.

480
480
=3
x 8
x
3) Find two numbers whose sum is 27 and product is 182.
Sol:
Let the numbers are x,(27 x)

( Given sum is 27 )
Given that product of that two numbers = 182
x (27 x) = 182
27x x2 = 182
27x x2 182 = 0
x2 27x + 182 = 0
x2 13x 14x + 182 = 0
x ( x 13) 14 (x 13) = 0
( x 13) ( x 14) = 0
( x 13) = 0 (or) ( x 14) = 0
x = 13 (or) x = 14
27 x = 27 13 (or) 27 14 = 14 (or) 13
So the required two numbers are 13, 14.
4) Solve the quadratic equation
2 2
3
x x = 0 by factorization method?
5
5
Sol:
2 2
3
x x =0
5
5
2 x2 5x 3
=0
5
2x2 5x 3 = 0
2x2 6x + x 3 = 0
2x (x 3) + 1 ( x 3) = 0
(x 3) (2x + 1) = 0
(x 3) = 0 (or) (2x + 1) = 0
x = 3 (or) x = 1/2
5) Solve 9x2 6ax + (a2 b2) = 0 by factorization method?
Sol:
Given 9x2 6ax + (a2 b2) = 0

9x2 [3(a + b) + 3(a b)]x + (a2 b2) = 0
9x2 3(a + b)x 3(a b)x + (a + b) (a b) = 0
3x [3x (a + b)] (a b) [3x (a + b)] = 0
[3x (a + b)] [3x (a b)] = 0
3x (a + b) = 0 (or) 3x (a b) = 0
x=
a+b
a b
( or ) x =
3
3
6) The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 2
Sol:
1
. Find the number?
42
Let the number = x

Reciprocal of that number = 1/x
Given that, x +
x+
1
1
=2
x
42
1
85
=
x
42
Multiplying both sides with 42x

42x2 + 42 = 85x
42x2 + 42 85x = 0
42x2 49x 36x + 42 = 0
7x ( 6x 7) 6( 6x 7) = 0
( 6x 7) ( 7x 6) = 0
( 6x 7) = 0 (or) ( 7x 6) = 0
x = 7/6 (or) x = 6/7
7) Find the roots of the quadratic equation 2x2 7x + 3 = 0, by using method of

completing the square?
Sol:
Given 2x2 7x + 3 = 0
Dividing both sides with 2
x2
7
3
x+ = 0
2
2
x2
7
3
x =
2
2
x 2 2. ( x ) .
7
3
=
4
2
7
Adding both sides by
4
x 2 2. ( x ) .
7 7
3 7
+ = +
4 4
2 4
7
3 49 24 + 49 25 5
x = +
=
= =
4
2 16
16
16 4
7
5
5
x = =
4
4
4
x=
x=
5 7
+
4 4
5 7
5 7 12
2
(or )
+ ( or ) x = + =
4 4
4 4 4
4
x = 3(or )
1
2
1
x
8) Find the roots of the equation x + = 3 by using quadratic formula?
Sol:
1
x
Given x + = 3
Multiplying with x on both sides
x2 + 1 = 3x
x2 3x + 1 = 0
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get a =1, b = -3 c = 1
Discriminant (d) = b2 4ac = (3)2 4 (1) (1) = 9 4 = 5 > 0
Since d > 0, we can find the real root of given equation.
x=
b b 2 4ac
2(1)
x=
( 3 ) 5
2(1)
3 5
2
3+ 5
3 5
( or )
2
2
9) Find the values of k for the quadratic equation kx(x 2) + 6 = 0. So that they
have two real equal roots?
Sol:
Given quadratic equation kx(x 2) + 6 = 0

kx2 2 kx + 6 = 0
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get a =k, b = 2k , c = 6
Since the given quadratic has two equal real roots discriminant (d) = 0
i.e. b2 4ac = 0
(2k)2 4 (k) (6) = 0
4k2 24k = 0
4k ( k 6) = 0
k = 0 (or) k 6 = 0
k = 0 (or) k = 6
If k = 0 then the equation 0.x ( x 2) + 6 = 0 6 = 0. This is not a quadratic
equation. So k 0.
K=6
10)If 4 is a root of the quadratic equation x2 + px 4 = 0 and the quadratic

equation x2 + px + k = 0 has equal roots, find the value of k.
Sol:
Given equations
x2 + px 4 = 0 ----(1)
x2 + px + k = 0 ----(2)
4 is a root of equation(1).
i.e. (4)2 + p(4) 4 = 0
16 4p 4 = 0
12 4p = 0
p=3
Substitute p = 3 in equation (2) we get,
x2 + 3x + k = 0 ----(3)
Equation (3) has equal roots.
Discriminant b2 4ac = 0
(3)2 4 (1)(k) = 0
4k = 9
k = 9/4
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1)
2)
3)
Which of the following is not a quadratic equation.

A) (x 2)2 + 1 = 2x 3
B) x (x + 1) + 8 = (x + 2) (x 2)
C) x ( 2x + 3 ) = x2 +1
D) (x + 2)3 = x3 4
Which of the following is a quadratic equation?

B) (x 2) (x + 1)= (x 1) (x + 3)
C) x2 + 3x + 1 = (x 2)2
D) x4 1 = 0
The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 50/7, then the number is .[ A ]
6)
2
2
,
3
3
B)
C)
[C]
2 2
,
3 3
C) 10x2 3x 1 = 0
D) 3x2 2x 1 = 0
D)
If x2 2x + 1 = 0, then x +1/x = .then k = .

B) 2
C) 1
B) 11
B) 1 r, r + 1
[B]
C) 1, r
D) 1 r , r
The sum of the roots of the equation 3x2 7x + 11 = 0 is .

C) 7/3
[ C]
D) 3/7
The roots of the equation
x2 8 1
= are .
x 2 + 20 2
A) 3
C) 6
D) 4
[ B]
D) 13
The roots of x2 2x (r2 1) = 0 are .
B) 2
[A]
D) None
C) 13
B) 7/3
1 5
,
3 3
[ B]
If 3 is a solution of 3x2 + (k 1)x + 9 = 0, then k = .
A) 11/3
10)
1
1
,
3
3
B) 2x2 7x 6 = 0
A) 1 r , r 1
9)
D) 3/7
A) 35x2 2x 1 = 0
A) 11
8)
C) 2/7
Which of the following equations has 1/5 as a root?
A) 0
7)
B) 5
The roots of the equation 3x 2 2 6 x + 2 = 0 are:

A)
5)
[A]
A) (x + 1)2 = 2 (x 3)
A) 1/7
4)
[B]
[C ]
11)
The roots of the quadratic equation

A) 3
12)
14)
15)
B) x = 6
C) x = 6
[ C]
D) 5
[ B]
D) 0
Which of the following equations has the product of its roots as 4?

A) x2 + 4x + 4 = 0
B) x2 + 4x 4 = 0
C) x2 + 4x + 4 = 0
D) x2 + 4x 24 = 0
[A]
The two roots of a quadratic equation are 2 and 1. The equation is .[ D ]

A) x2 + 2x 2 = 0
B) x2 + x + 2 = 0
C) x2 + x + 2 = 0
D) x2 x 2 = 0
If the sum of a quadratic equation are 3x2 + (2k + 1)x (k+5) = 0, is equal to the
product of the roots, then the value of k is..
[C]
A) 2
16)
C) 6
The roots of the equation 2 x 2 + 9 = 9 are .

A) x = 6
13)
B) 4
9
25
are .
= 2
x 27 x 11
2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
The value of k for which 3 is a root of the equation kx2 7x + 3 = 0 is .

[B]
A) 2
17)
18)
19)
B) 2
C) 3
D) 3
If the difference of the roots of the quadratic equation x2 ax + b is 1, then[ C ]

A) a2 4b = 0
B) a2 4b = 1
C) a2 4b = 1
D) a2 4b = 4
The quadratic equation whose one root 2 3 is .

A) x2 4x + 1 = 0
B) x2 + 4x 1 = 0
C) x2 4x 1 = 0
D) x2 2x 3 = 0
What is the condition that one root of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c is reciprocal
of the other?
[ A]
A) a = c
B) a = b
C) b = c
D) a + b + c = 0
[ A]
20)
A) p
21)
23)
D) p, 2p
B) 2 15
C) 4 15
D) 10 15
A) x2 + 6x + 5 = 0
B) ) x2 8x + 16 = 0
C) 6 x2 x 2 = 0
D) 10 x = 3
B) a 4
C) a < 2
[ D]
D) a > 4
The discrimination of the quadratic equation 7 3x 2 + 10 x 3 = 0 is . [ C ]
The value of
A) 4
B)
10
7 3
C)184
6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + ......
B) 3
C) 2
D) 26
is .
D) 3.5
[ B]
1
x
If the equation x2 4x + 9 has no real roots, then .
A) 142
25)
C) p, 2p
Which of the following equations has the equal roots?
A) a < 4
24)
B) p, 2p
[ A]
If the roots of the equation 12x2 + mx + 5 =0 are real and equal then m is equal to[ C ]
A) 8 15
22)
x
p
are
=
p x
The roots of a quadratic equation
[ B]
FILL IN THE BLANKS
(ax2 + bx + c = 0, a 0)
1)
Standard form of a quadratic equation is .
2)
The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 5/2. This is represent as . ( x + = )
3)
The sum of the squares of two consecutive natural numbers is 25, is represent as
.
(x2 + (x 1)2 = 25 )
4)
If one root of a quadratic equation is 7 3 then the other root is . ( 7 + 3 )
5)
The discriminant of 5x2 3x 2 = 0 is .
(49)
6)
The roots of the quadratic equation x2 5x + 6 = 0 are .
(2, 3)
7)
If x = 1 is a common root of the equations ax2 + ax + 3 = 0 and x2 + x + b =0 then the

value of ab is .
(3)
8)
If the discriminant of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 is zero, then the roots of
the equation are .
(Real and equal)
9)
The product of the roots of the quadratic equation
10)
The nature of the roots of a quadratic equation 4x2 12x + 9 = 0 is . (real and equal)
11)
If the equation x2 bx + 1 = 0 does not possess real roots, then .
1
x
5
2
2 x 2 3x + 5 2 = 0 is . (5)
( b2 4 < 0 (or) b2 < 4 (or) 2 < b < 2)

12)
If the sum of the roots of the equation x2 (k + 6)x + 2 (2k 1) = 0 is equal to half of
their product, then k = .
(7)
13)
If one root of the equation 4x2 2x + ( 4) = 0 be the reciprocal of the other, then
= .
(8)
14)
If sin and cos are the roots of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, then b2 = .(a2 + 2ac)
15)
If the roots of the equation (a2 + b2)x2 2b(a + c) x + (b2 + c2) = 0 are equal , then b2 =
.
(ac)
16)
The quadratic equation whose roots are 3, 4 is .
17)
If b2 4ac < 0 then the roots of quadratic equation ax2+ bx +c = 0 are .
(x2 + 7x + 12 = 0)
(Not real or imaginary)

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There are various uses of quadratic functions. Some of them are:

The part of the projectile is defined by quadratic function.

a2 + b + c = 0 we also say that x = is a solution of the quadratic equation. or

ax 2 + bx + c = 0 are the same.

Any quadratic equation can have at most two roots.

Solution of a Quadratic Equation By Factorisation

will be the root of quadratic equation. Which

are respectively the values of x obtained from px + q = 0 and rx + s = 0

The roots of 6x 2 x 2 = 0 are

Dividing throughout by a, we get

Adding and Subtracting

This is called quadratic formula to find the roots.

We get two distinct real roots

In such case we get the following figures.

In such case we get the following figures.

Sum of the roots

Product of the roots

Find the roots of the following quadratic equations by factorization

Find two consecutive positive integers, sum of whose squares is 613.

Sol: Let the two consecutive positive integers be x, x+1

If x is positive, then x = 17.

Sol: Let the base of a right angle triangle be x.

Length of base is always positive.

A cottage industry produces a certain number of pottery articles in a day. It was

Sol: Let the number of pottery articles produced by a cottage industry be x.

Total cos t of articles = Rs. 90

No of articles never be negative, So

Sol: Let the length of a rectangle be x meters i.e l = x

Given that area of a rec tan gle = lb

If the length x = 10m, then the width b = 14 x = 14 10 = 4 m

Sol: Let the height of the triangle = x cm

Area of the triangle =

Height of the triangle never be negative.

Sol: Let the speed of second train = x km/hour

After two hours distance travelled by first train = 2 ( x + 5 ) = 2x + 10 km

4x 2 + 40x + 100 + 4x 2 = 2500

8x + 40x 2400 = 0 8 ( x + 5x 300 ) = 0

x + 20x 15x 300 = 0

Speed of the train never be negative

Sol: Total number of students in a class = 60

i.e x (60 x) + x (60 x) = 1600

x 20x 40x + 800 = 0

Number of boys in the class room = 20 or 40

A motor boat heads upstream a distance of 24km on a river whose current is

Sol: Let the speed of a motor boat = x km/hr

The speed of the boat in upstream = (x 3) km/h

Speed of the boat never be negative.

Solve the equations by completing the square.

Dividing on both sides by 4, we get x 2 + 3x +

Given quadratic equation 2x 2 2 2x + 1 = 0

Since b 2 4ac 0, the roots are exist.

So the roots are

Compare with ax 2 + bx + c = 0, we get a = 1, b = 3, c = 1

So the roots are

Find the roots of the following quadratic equations?

Multiplying the equation by x ( x 2 ) we get

Which is a quadratic equation compare with ax 2 + bx = c = 0