Page 78 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

CHAPTER 4

Q uadratic Equations

ONE MARK QUESTION 3. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + 2x + 1

, then α1 + 1β is equal to
(a) - 2 (b) 2
(c) 0


Multiple Choice Question


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]

1. The sum and product of the zeroes of a quadratic Since α and β are the zeros of polynomial x2 + 2x + 1,
polynomial are 3 and - 10 respectively. The quadratic
Sum of zeroes, α + β =− 2 =− 2
polynomial is 1
(a) x2 − 3x + 10 (b) x2 + 3x − 10
and product of zeroes, αβ = 1 = 1
(c) x2 - 3x - 10 (d) x2 + 3x + 10 1


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]
1 + 1 = α + β =− 2 = − 2
Now,
α β αβ 1
Sum of zeroes, α+β = 3
Thus (a) is correct option.
and product of zeroes, αβ =− 10
4. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial
Quadratic polynomial, 2x2 − 13x + 6 , then α + β is equal to
p (x) = x2 − (α + β) + αβ (a) - 3 (b) 3
(c) 13 (d) - 13
= x2 − 3x − 10
2 2
Thus (c) is correct option.

Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]

2. If the sum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial

We have p (x) = 2x2 − 13x + 6
kx2 + 2x + 3k is equal to their product, then k equals
Comparing it with ax2 + bx + c we get a = 2 , b
(a) 1 (b) - 1 = − 13 and c = 6
3 3
(− 13)
(c) 2 (d) - 2 Sum of zeroes α + β =− b =− = 13
3 3 a 2 2


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Basic]
Thus (c) is correct option.
2
We have p (x) = kx + 2x + 3k
5. The roots of the quadratic equation x2 − 0.04 = 0 are
2
Comparing it byax + bx + c , we get a = k , b = 2 (a) ! 0.2 (b) ! 0.02
and c = 3k .
(c) 0.4 (d) 2
Sum of zeroes, α + β =− b = − 2

Ans : [Board 2020 OD Standard]
a k

Product of zeroes, αβ = c = 3k = 3 We have x2 - 0.04 = 0

a k
x2 = 0.04
According to question, we have
x = ! 0.04
α + β = αβ
x = ! 0.2.
- 2 = 3 & k =− 2
k 3 Thus (a) is correct option.
Thus (d) is correct option.
6. If ½ is a root of the equation x2 + kx − 54 = 0 , then the
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations

value of k is

Ans :
(a) 2 (b) - 2
We have 2x2 − kx + k = 0
(c) 1 (d) 1 Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we a = 2 , b =− k
4 2


Ans : and c = k .
For equal roots, the discriminant must be zero.
We have x2 + kx − 5 = 0 Thus b2 - 4ac = 0
4
Since, ½ is a root of the given quadratic equation, it ^- k h2 - 4 ^2 h k = 0
must satisfy it.
k 2 - 8k = 0
b 1 l + kb 1 l − 5 = 0
2

k ^k - 8h = 0 & k = 0, 8
Thus
2 2 4
1+k −5 =0 Hence, the required values of k are 0 and 8.
4 2 4 Thus (d) is correct option.

1 + 2k − 5 = 0
4

2k - 4 = 0 & k = 2
Thus (a) is correct option.
9. If the equation ^m2 + n2h x2 − 2 ^mp + nq h x + p2 + q2 = 0
2
7. Each root of x − bx + c = 0 is decreased by 2. The has equal roots, then
resulting equation is x2 − 2x + 1 = 0 , then (a) mp = nq (b) mq = np
(a) b = 6, c = 9 (b) b = 3, c = 5
(c) mn = pq (d) mq = np
(c) b = 2, c =− 1 (d) b =− 4, c = 3


Ans :


Ans :
For equal roots, b2 = 4ac
For x2 − bx + c = 0 we have
4 ^mp + nq h2 = 4 ^m2 + n2h ^p2 q2
α+β = b
m2 q2 + n2 p2 − 2mnpq = 0
αβ = c
^mq - np h2 = 0
Now α − 2 + β − 2 = α + β − 4= b − 4
mq - np = 0
^α − 2h^β − 2h = αβ − 2 ^α + βh +
mq = np
= c − 2b + 4

Thus (b) is correct option.
2
For x − 2x + 1 = 0 we have
10. The linear factors of the quadratic equation
2 = b−4 & b = 6 x2 + kx + 1 = 0 are
(a) k $ 2 (b) k # 2
and 1 = c − 2b + 4
(c) k $- 2 (d) 2 # k #- 2
= c−2#6+4



Ans :
= c−8

We have, x2 + kx + 1 = 0
c = 1+8 = 9
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get a = 1, b = k
Thus (a) is correct option. and c = 1.
For linear factors, b2 - 4ac $ 0
8. Value(s) of k for which the quadratic equation
2x2 − kx + k = 0 has equal roots is/are k2 - 4 # 1 # 1 $ 0

^k2 - 22h $ 0
(a) 0 (b) 4
(c) 8 (d) 0, 8
^k − 2h^k + 2h $ 0
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k $ 2 and k #- 2 14. ^x2 + 1h2 − x2 = 0 has

Thus (d) is correct option. (a) four real roots (b) two real roots
(c) no real roots (d) one real root
11. If one root of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0
is the reciprocal of the other, then

Ans :
(a) b = c (b) a = b
We have ^x2 + 1h2 − x2 = 0
(c) ac = 1 (d) a = c


Ans : x 4 + 1 + 2x2 − x2 = 0
x 4 + x2 + 1 = 0
If one root is α , then the other 1 .
α
^x h + x + 1 = 0
2 2 2

Product of roots, a$ 1 = c
a a
Let x2 = y then we have
1 =c & a =c y2 + y + 1 = 0
a
Thus (d) is correct option. Comparing with ay2 + by + c = 0 we get a = 1, b = 1
and c = 1
12. The quadratic equation 2x2 − 5 x + 1 = 0 has
(a) two distinct real roots Discriminant, D = b2 − 4ac

(b) two equal real roots = ^1 h2 − 4 ^1 h^1 h

(c) no real roots = 1 − 4 =− 3

(d) more than 2 real roots
Since, D < 0 , y2 + y + 1 = 0 has no real roots.
i.e. x 4 + x2 + 1 = 0 or ^x2 + 1h2 − x2 = 0 has no real


Ans :

We have 2x2 − 5x + 1 = 0 roots.

Thus (c) is correct option.
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get a = 2, b =− 5
and c = 1, 15. The equation 2x2 + 2 ^p + 1h x + p = 0, where p is real,
b2 - 4ac = ^− 5 h − 4 # ^2 h # ^1 h always has roots that are
2
Now
(a) Equal
= 5 − 8 =− 3 < 0

(b) Equal in magnitude but opposite in sign
Since, discriminant is negative, therefore quadratic
(c) Irrational
equation 2x2 − 5 x + 1 = 0 has no real roots i.e.,
imaginary roots. (d) Real
Thus (c) is correct option.

Ans :

13. The real roots of the equation x2/3 + x1/3 − 2 = 0 are We have 2x2 + 2 ^p + 1h x + p = 0,
(a) 1, 8 (b) - 1, - 8 Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get a = 2,
b = 2 ^p + 1h and c = p .
(c) - 1, 8 (d) 1, - 8
Now b2 - 4ac = 62 ^p + 1h@ 2 − 4 ^2 h


Ans :
= 4 ^p + 1h2 − 8p

We have x2/3 + x1/3 − 2 = 0
= 4p2 + 8p + 4 − 8p

Substituting x1/3 = y we obtain,
= 4 ^p2 + 1h

y2 + y − 2 = 0
For any real value of p , 4 ^p2 + 1h will always be
^y − 1h ^y + 2h = 0 & y = 1 or y = − 2
positive as p2 cannot be negative for real p . Hence,
Thus x1/3 = 1 & x = ^1 h3 = 1 the discriminant b2 - 4ac will always be positive.

x1/3 =− 2 & x = ^− 2h3 = − 8

When the discriminant is greater than 0 or is positive,
or
then the roots of a quadratic equation are real.
Hence, the real roots of the given equations are 1, Thus (d) is correct option.
-8 .
Thus (d) is correct option. 16. The condition for one root of the quadratic equation
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations

ax2 + bx + c = 0 to be twice the other, is 18. The quadratic equation 2x2 − 3 2 x + 94 = 0 has
(a) b2 = 4ac (b) 2b2 = 9ac (a) two distinct real roots
(c) c2 = 4a + b2 (d) (b) two equal real roots


Ans : (c) no real roots
(d) more than 2 real roots
Sum of zeroes α + 2α =− b
a

Ans :

3α =− b & α = − b We have 2x2 − 3 2 x + 9 = 0

a 3a 4

Product of zeroes a # 2a = c Here a = 2, b = − 3 2 , c = 9

a 4
2
Discriminant D = b − 4ac
2α2 = c
a = ^− 3 2 h − 4 # 2 # 9
2

4
2 b- b l = c
2
= 18 − 18 = 0

3a a
Thus, 2x2 − 3 2 x + 94 = 0 has real and equal roots.
2b2 = c Thus (b) is correct option.
9a2 a
19. The quadratic equation x2 + x − 5 = 0 has
2ab2 - 9a2 c = 0 (a) two distinct real roots
a ^2b2 - 9ac h = 0 (b) two equal real roots
Since, a ! 0 , 2b2 = 9ac (c) no real roots
Hence, the required condition is 2b2 = 9ac . (d) more than 2 real roots
Thus (b) is correct option.

Ans :

We have x2 + x − 5 = 0
Here, a = 1, b = 1, c =− 5
Now, D = b2 − 4ac

17. If x2 + y2 = 25 , xy = 12 , then x is = ^1 h2 − 4 # 1 # ^− 5h

(a) (3, 4) (b) (3, - 3) = 21 > 0

(c) (3, 4, - 3, - 4) (d) (3, - 3) So x2 + x − 5 = 0 has two distinct real roots.

Ans : Thus (a) is correct option.

We have x2 + y2 = 25 20. The quadratic equation x2 + 3x + 2 2 = 0 has

(a) two distinct real roots
and xy = 12
(b) two equal real roots
x + b 12 l = 25
2
2
(c) no real roots
x
(d) more than 2 real roots
x 4 + 144 − 25x2 = 0

Ans :
^x - 16h ^x - 9h = 0
2 2
We have x2 + 3x + 2 2 = 0
2
Hence, x = 16 & x = ! 4
Here, a = 1, b = 3 and c = 2 2
and x2 = 9 & x = ! 3
Now, D = b2 − 4ac
Thus (c) is correct option.
= ^3 h2 − 4 ^1 h^2 2 h

= 9−8 2 < 0

 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

Hence, roots of the equation are not real. = 16 + 12 2 > 0

Thus (c) is correct option. Hence, the given equation has two distinct real roots,
2
21. The quadratic equation 5x − 3x + 1 = 0 has Thus (a) is correct option.
(a) two distinct real roots
(b) two equal real roots
(c) no real roots
(d) more than 2 real roots


Ans :

We have 5x2 − 3x + 1 = 0 24. The quadratic equation x2 − 4x − 3 2 = 0 has

(a) two distinct real roots
Here a = 5 , b =− 3 , c = 1
(b) two equal real roots
Now, D = b2 − 4ac = ^− 3h2 − 4 ^5 h^1 h (c) no real roots
= 9 − 20 < 0
(d) more than 2 real roots
Hence, roots of the equation are not real.

Ans :
Thus (c) is correct option.
We have x2 - 4x - 3 2 = 0
22. The quadratic equation x2 − 4x + 3 2 = 0 has
Here a = 1, b = − 4 and c = − 3 2
(a) two distinct real roots
(b) two equal real roots Now D = b2 − 4ac

(c) no real roots = ^− 4h2 − 4 ^1 h^− 3 2 h

(d) more than 2 real roots = 16 + 12 2 > 0



Ans : Hence, the given equation has two distinct real roots.
Thus (a) is correct option.
We have x2 − 4x + 3 2 = 0
Here a = 1, b =− 4 and c = 3 2 25. The quadratic equation 3x2 + 4 3 x + 4 has
(a) two distinct real roots
Now D = b2 − 4ac = ^− 4h2 − 4 ^1 h^3 2 h
(b) two equal real roots
= 16 − 12 2
(c) no real roots
= 16 − 12 # ^1.41h
(d) more than 2 real roots


Ans :
= 16 − 16.92 =− 0.92

b2 - 4ac < 0 We have 3x2 + 4 3 x + 4 = 0
Hence, the given equation has no real roots. Here, a = 3 , b = 4 3 and c = 4
Thus (c) is correct option.
D = b2 − 4ac = ^4 3 h − 4 ^3 h^4 h
2
Now
2
23. The quadratic equation x + 4x − 3 2 = 0 has
= 48 − 48 = 0

(a) two distinct real roots
Hence, the equation has real and equal roots.
(b) two equal real roots
Thus (b) is correct option.
(c) no real roots
(d) more than 2 real roots 26. Which of the following equations has 2 as a root?
(a) x2 − 4x + 5 = 0 (b) x2 + 3x − 12 = 0


Ans :
(c) 2x2 − 7x + 6 = 0 (d) 3x2 − 6x − 2 = 0
We have x2 + 4x − 3 2 = 0

Ans :
Here a = 1, b = 4 and c =− 3 2
(a) Substituting, x = 2 in x2 − 4x + 5 , we get
D = b2 − 4ac = ^4 h − 4 ^1 h^− 3 2 h
2
Now
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations

^2h2 − 4 ^2 h + 5 = 4 − 8 + 5 = 1 ! 0 (A).

So, x = 2 is not a root of (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but
reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
x2 − 4x + 5 = 0 assertion (A).
(b) Substituting, x = 2 in x2 + 3x − 12 , we get (c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
^2h2 + 3 ^2 h − 12 = 4 + 6 − 12 =− 2 ! 0


Ans :
So, x = 2 is not a root of x2 + 3x − 12 = 0 .
Reason is false because if D = 0 , equation has
(c) Substituting, x = 2 in 2x2 − 7x + 6 , we get
repeated roots.
2 ^2 h2 − 7 ^2 h + 6 = 2 ^4 h − 14 + 6 Assertion 4x2 − 12x + 9 = 0
= 8 − 14 + 6
D = b2 − 4ac
= 14 − 14 = 0 .
= ^− 12h2 − 4 ^4 h^9 h

So, x = 2 is a root of the equation 2x2 − 7x + 6 = 0 . = 144 − 144 = 0

2
(d) Substituting, x = 2 in 3x - 6x - 2 , we get Roots are repeated.

3 ^2 h2 - 6 ^2 h - 2 = 12 − 12 − 2 =− 2 ! 0
Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
Thus (c) is correct option.
So, x = 2 is not a root of
29. Assertion : The equation x2 + 3x + 1 = ^x − 2h2 is a
2
3x - 6x - 2 = 0 . quadratic equation.
Thus (c) is correct option. Reason : Any equation of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0
where a ! 0 , is called a quadratic equation.
27. Which of the following equations has the sum of its (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and
roots as 3 ? reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion
(a) 2x2 − 3x + 6 = 0 (b) − x2 + 3x − 3 = 0 (A).
(c) 2 x2 − 3 x + 1 = 0 (d) 3x2 − 3x + 3 = 0 (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but
2 reason (R) is not the correct explanation of


Ans : assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
Sum of the roots, (d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

α + β = − Coefficient of 2x =− b

Ans :
Coefficient of x a
We have, x2 + 3x + 1 = ^x − 2h2 = x2 − 4x + 4
Option a : α + β =− b − 3 l = 3 ! 3
2 2 x2 + 3x + 1 = x2 − 4x + 4

Option b : α + β =− b 3 l = 3 7x - 3 = 0
−1
It is not of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0
3
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Option c : α + β =− f 2
p =2 !3
3
2 Thus (d) is correct option.

Option d α + β =− b − 3 l = 1 ! 3 30. Assertion : The values of x are - a2 , a for a quadratic

3
equation 2x2 + ax − a2 = 0 .
Thus (b) is correct option. Reason : For quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0
28. Assertion : 4x2 − 12x + 9 = 0 has repeated roots. 2
x = − b ! b − 4ac
Reason : The quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 2a
have repeated roots if discriminant D > 0 . (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion
reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but imaginary.
reason (R) is not the correct explanation of (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and
assertion (A). reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false. (A).
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true. (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but
reason (R) is not the correct explanation of


Ans :
assertion (A).
We have 2x2 + ax − a2 = 0 (c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
2 (d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
x = −a ! a 8a
4

Ans :

= − a + 3a = 2a , - 4a
We have x2 + 2x + 2 = 0
4 4 4
Discriminant, D = b2 − 4ac
x = a,− a
2 = ^2 h2 − 4 # 1 # 2

Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true. = 4 − 8 =− 4 < 0

Thus (d) is correct option. Roots are imaginary.
2
31. Assertion : The equation 8x + 3kx + 2 = 0 has equal Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason
roots then the value of k is ! 83 . (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
Reason : The equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 has equal Thus (a) is correct option.
roots if D = b2 − 4ac = 0
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and
reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion
(A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but
reason (R) is not the correct explanation of

Fill in the Blank Question
assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false. 33. A real number α is said to be .......... of the quadratic
equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 , if aα2 + bα + c = 0 .
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.


Ans :


Ans :
root
We have 8x2 + 3kx + 2 = 0
34. For any quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 ,
2
Discriminant, D = b − 4ac b2 - 4ac , is called the .......... of the equation.
= ^3k h2 − 4 # 8 # 2 = 9k2 − 64


Ans :

discriminant
For equal roots, D =0
35. If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is
9k2 - 64 = 0
zero, then its roots are .......... and ..........
9k2 = 64

Ans :

k2 = 64 & k = ! 8 real, equal

9 3
Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason 36. If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is
(R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A). greater than zero, then its roots are .......... and ..........
Thus (a) is correct option.

Ans :
real, distinct
32. Assertion : The roots of the quadratic equation
x2 + 2x + 2 = 0 are imaginary. 37. A polynomial of degree 2 is called the ..........
Reason : If discriminant D = b2 − 4ac < 0 then the polynomial.
roots of quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 are

Ans :
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations

quadratic Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 , we get a = 3 ,

b =− 4 and c = k
38. A quadratic equation cannot have more than .........
roots. For equal roots, b2 - 4ac = 0


Ans : (- 4) 2 - 4 (3) (k) = 0
two 16 - 12k = 0
2
39. Let ax + bx + c = 0 , where a, b, c are real numbers,
k = 16 = 4
a ! 0 , be a quadratic equation, then this equation 12 3
has no real roots if and only if .........


Ans :

Very Short Answer Question
2
b < 4ac
46. Find the positive root of 3x2 + 6 = 9 .
40. If the product ac in the quadratic equation


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2015]
ax2 + bx + c is negative, then the equation cannot
have .......... roots.
We have 3x2 + 6 = 9


Ans :
3x2 + 6 = 81
Non-real
3x2 = 81 − 6 = 75
41. The equation of the form ax2 + bx = 0 will
always have .......... roots. x2 = 75 = 25
3


Ans :
real Thus x =! 5
Hence 5 is positive root.
42. A quadratic equation in the variable x is of
the form 47. If x = − 12 , is a solution of the quadratic equation
3x2 + 2kx − 3 = 0 , find the value of k .
ax2 + bx + c = 0 ,


Ans : [Board Term-2, Delhi 2015]
where a, b, c are real numbers and a ..........


Ans : We have 3x2 + 2kx − 3 = 0
!0 Substituting x = − 1 in given equation we get
2
43. The roots of a quadratic equation is same as
3 b− 1 l + 2k b− 1 l − 3 = 0
2
the .......... of the corresponding quadratic polynomial. 2 2


Ans :
3 -k-3 = 0
zero 4

44. Value of the roots of the quadratic equation, k = 3 −3

4
x2 − x − 6 = 0 are ......... .


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Basic] = 3 − 12 = − 9

4 4
x2 - x - 6 = 0
Hence k = − 9
4
x 2 − 3 x + 2x − 6 = 0
48. Find the roots of the quadratic equation
x (x − 3) + 2 (x − 3) = 0 3 x2 − 2x − 3 = 0
(x − 3) (x + 2) = 0 & x = 3 and x =− 2

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012, 2011]

45. If quadratic equation 3x2 − 4x + k = 0 has equal roots, We have 3 x2 - 2x - 3 =0

then the value of k is .......... .


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]
3 x2 − 3x + x − 3 =0

3 x ^x − 3 h + 1 ^x − 3 =0
Given, quadratic equation is 3x2 − 4x + k = 0
 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

^x − 3 h^ 3 x + 1h = 0 Thus k = 2 .

Thus x = 3, −1 51. Find the value(s) of k if the quadratic equation

3 3x2 − k 3 x + 4 = 0 has real roots.
49. Find the value of k , for which one root of the quadratic

Ans : [SQP 2017]
equation kx2 − 14x + 8 = 0 is six times the other.
If discriminant D = b2 − 4ac of quadratic equation is


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2016]
equal to zero, or more than zero, then roots are real.
We have kx2 − 14x + 8 = 0 We have 3x2 − k 3 x + 4 = 0
Let one root be α and other root be 6α . Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 = 0 we get

Sum of roots, α + 6α = 14 a = 3, b =− k 3 and c = 4

k
For real roots b2 - 4ac $ 0
7α = 14 or α = 2 ...(1)
^- k 3 h - 4 # 3 # 4 $ 0
k k 2

Product of roots , a (6a) = 8 or 6α2 = 8 ...(2) 3k2 - 48 $ 0

k k
k2 - 16 $ 0
Solving (1) and (2), we obtain
^k − 4h^k + 4h $ 0
6b 2 l = 8
2

k k Thus k #- 4 and k $ 4

6 # 42 = 8
k k
3 =1
k2 k

3k = k2


TWO MARKS QUESTION
3k - k2 = 0
k 63 - k @ = 0 52. For what values of k , the roots of the equation
x2 + 4x + k = 0 are real?
k = 0 or k = 3


Ans : [Board 2019 Delhi]
Since k = 0 is not possible, therefore k = 3 .
We have x 2 + 4x + k = 0 .
50. If one root of the quadratic equation 6x2 − x − k = 0 is Comparing the given equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0
2
3 , then find the value of k . we get a = 1, b = 4, c = k .


Ans : [Board Term-2 Foreign-2, 2017] Since, given the equation has real roots,
We have 6x2 − x − k = 0 D H0

Substituting x = 2 , we get b2 - 4ac H 0

3
42 - 4 # 1 # k H 0
6b 2 l - 2 - k = 0
2

3 3 4k G 16

6# 4 -2-k = 0 k G4
9 3

8-2-k = 0 53. Find the value of k for which the roots of the equations
3 3 3x2 − 10x + k = 0 are reciprocal of each other.


Ans : [Board 2019 Delhi]
8-2-k = 0
3 We have 3x2 − 10x + k = 0
2-k = 0 Comparing the given equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations

we get a = 3 , b =− 10, c = k ^2x + 1h^3x − 2h = 0

Let one root be α so other root is 1 . 3x - 2 = 0 or 2x + 1 = 0
α
Now product of roots a # 1 = c
a a x = 2 or x = − 1
3 2
2 1
1 =k & k =3 Hence roots of equation are and - .
3 2
3
Hence, value of k is 3. 57. Find the roots of the following quadratic
54. Find the value of k such that the polynomial equation :
x2 − ^k + 6h x + 2 ^2k + 1h has sum of its zeros equal to 15x2 − 10 6 x + 10 = 0
half of their product.

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012]


Ans : [Board 2019 Delhi]
We have 15x2 − 10 6 x + 10 = 0
Let α and β be the roots of given quadratic equation
3x2 − 2 6 x + 2 = 0
x2 − ^k + 6h x + 2 ^2k + 1h = 0
− ^k + 6h
3x2 − 6x− 6x+2 = 0
α + β =− = k+6
3 x^ 3 x - 2h- 2^ 3 x - 2h = 0
Now sum of roots,.
1

2 ^2k + 1h ^ 3 x - 2 h^ 3 x - 2 h = 0
Product of roots, αβ = = 2 ^2k + 1h
1
Thus x = 2, 2
According to given condition, 3 3
α + β = 1 αβ 58. Solve the following quadratic equation for x :
2
4 3 x2 + 5x − 2 3 = 0
k + 6 = 1 62 ^2k + 1h@

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2013, 2012]
2
We have 4 3 x 2 + 5x − 2 3 = 0
k + 6 = 2k + 1 & k = 5
Hence, the value of k is 5. 4 3 x 2 + 8x − 3x − 2 3 = 0

55. Find the nature of roots of the quadratic equation 4x ^ 3 x + 2h − 3^ 3 x + 2 = 0

2x 2 − 4x + 3 = 0 .
^ 3 x + 2h^4x − 3 h = 0


Ans : [Board 2019 OD]
Thus x = − 2 , 3
We have 2x2 − 4x + 3 = 0 3 4
Comparing the given equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0 59. Solve for x : x2 − ^ 3 + 1h x + 3 =0
we get a = 2 b = − 4 , c = 3

Ans : [Board Term-2 Foreign 2015]
2
Now D = b − 4ac
We have
= (− 4) 2 − 4 (2) # (3)

x2 − ^ 3 + 1h x + 3 =0
=− 8 < 0 or (- ve)

x2 − 3 x − 1x + 3 =0
Hence, the given equation has no real roots.
x ^x - 3 h - 1 ^x - 3h = 0
56. Find the roots of the quadratic equation 6x2 − x − 2 = 0
. ^x - 3 h^x - 1h = 0


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012]
Thus x = 3,x = 1
2
We have 6x - x - 2 = 0
60. Find the roots of the following quadratic equation :
^x + 3h^x − 1h = 3 bx − 3 l
6x2 + 3x − 4x − 2 = 0 (3 # 4 = 2 # 6) 1

3x ^2x + 1h − 2 ^2x + 1h = 0

Ans : [Board Term-2 2012]

 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

^x + 3h^x − 1h = 3 bx − 3 l
1 2 4
We have = 4a ! 16b

8
x2 + 3x − x − 3 = 3x − 1 2 2 2 2
or, x = 4a ! 4b = a ! b
8 2
x2 - x - 2 = 0
2 2 2 2
x 2 − 2x + x − 2 = 0 Thus either x = a + b or x = a − b
2 2
x ^x − 2h + 1 ^x − 2h = 0 63. Solve the following quadratic equation for x :
^x − 2h^x + 1h = 0 9x2 - 6b2 x - ^a 4 - b 4h = 0
Thus x = 2, − 1

Ans : [Delhi Term-2, 2015]

We have 9x2 - 6b2 x - ^a 4 - b 4h = 0

Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we have
A = 9, B =− 6b2, C =− ^a 4 − b 4h
61. Find the roots of the following quadratic equation : 2

2 x2 - x - 3 = 0 x = − B ! B − 4AC
2A
5 5
^− 6b h − 4 # 9 # $^a − b h.
2 2


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012 ] 6b2 ! 4 4

x =
2#9
We have 2 x2 - x - 3 = 0
5 5 2
36b 4 + 36a 4 − 36b 4
= 6b !

18
2x2 - 5x - 3 = 0
5 2 4 2 2
= 6b ! 36a = 6b ! 6a

18 18
2x2 - 5x - 3 = 0
2 2 2 2
2x2 − 6x + x − 3 = 0 Thus x = a + b , b − a
3 3
2x ^x − 3h + 1 ^x − 3h = 0 64. Solve the following equation for x :
^2x + 1h^x − 3h = 0 4x2 + 4bx − ^a2 − b2h = 0

Thus x =− 1 , 3

Ans : [Board Term-2, OD 2012]

2
62. Solve the following quadratic equation for x : We have 4x2 + 4bx + b2 − a2 = 0
4x2 − 4a2 x + ^a 4 − b 4h = 0 ^2x + b h2 − a = 0
2

Ans : [Delhi Term-2, 2015] ^2x + b + a h^2x + b − a h = 0

− ^a + b h
We have 4x2 − 4a2 x + ^a 4 − b 4h = 0 Thus x = and x = a − b
2 2
Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we have 65. Solve the following quadratic equation for x :
A = 4, B =− 4a , C = ^a − b
2 4 4
x2 - 2ax - ^4b2 - a2h = 0
2
x = − B ! B − 4AC

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2015]
2A

4a2 ! ^− 4a2h2 − 4 # 4 ^a 4 − b 4h We have x2 - 2ax - ^4b2 - a2h = 0

=

2#4 x2 − 2ax + a2 − 4b2 = 0

^x - a h2 - ^2b h2 = 0
2 2 4 4
= 4a ! 16a − 16a + 16b

8
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations

^x − a + 2b h^x − a − 2b h = 0 =

4p ! 4q
8
Thus x = a − 2b, x = a + 2b
p+q p−q
Thus roots are , .
66. Solve the quadratic equation, 2x2 + ax − a2 = 0 for x . 2 2


Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2014] 68. Solve for x (in terms of a and b ) :
We have 2x2 + ax − a2 = 0 a + b = 2, x ! a, b
x−b x−a
Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we have

Ans :
A = 2, B = a, C =− a2
a ^x − a h + b ^x − b
=2
^x − b h^x − a h
2 We have
Now x = − B ! B − 4AC
2A
a ^x − a h + b ^x − b h = 2 8x2 − ^a + b h x + ab
− a ! a − 4 # 2 # ^− a 2 2
=

2# 2 ax − a2 + bx − b2 = 2x2 − 2 ^a + b h x + 2ab

2 2 2x2 − 3 ^a + b h x + ^a + b h2 = 0
= − a ! a + 8a

4 2x2 − 2 ^a + b h x − ^a − b h x + ^a + b h2 = 0

82x − ^a + b hB8x − ^a + b hB = 0
2
= − a ! 9a = − a ! 3a

4 4
Thus x = a + b, a + b
2
x = − a + 3a , − a − 3a
4 4
69. Solve for x : 3 x2 − 2 2 x − 2 3 = 0
Thus x = a , − a

Ans :
2
We have
3 x2 − 3 2 x + 2x−2 3
=0

3 x 6x − 6@ + 2 6x − 6@ = 0

^x − 6 h^ 3 x + 2 h = 0

Thus x 6, - 2
3
67. Find the roots of the quadratic equation
4x2 − 4px + ^p2 − q2h = 0 70. If x = 23 and x =− 3 are roots of the quadratic


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2014]
equation ax2 + 7x + b = 0 , find the values of a and b .


Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2016]
We have 4x2 − 4px + ^p2 − q2h = 0
We have ax2 + 7x + b = 0 (1)
2
Comparing with ax + bx + c = 0 we get
Substituting x = 2 in above equation we obtain
a = 4, b =− 4p, c = ^p2 − q2h
3
4 a + 14 + b = 0
The roots are given by the quadratic formula, 9 3
2
x = − b ! b − 4ac 4a + 42 + 9b = 0
2a
4a + 9b =− 42 (2)
4p ! 16p2 − 4 # 4 # ^p2 − q2h
=
and substituting x = − 3 in (1) we obtain
2#4

4p ! 16p2 − 16p2 + 16q2 9a − 21 + b = 0

=

8
9a + b = 21 (3)
 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

Solving (2) and (3), we get a = 3 and b =− 6 x2 − 20x − 8x + 160 = 0

71. Solve for x : 6x + 7 − ^2x − 7h = 0 x (x - 20) - 8 ^x - 20h = 0

Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2016]
^x - 8h^x - 20h = 0
We have 6x + 7 − ^2x − 7h = 0 Thus x = 8 and x = 20 .

or, 6x + 7 = ^2x − 7 74. Find the roots of the quadratic equation

Squaring both sides we get 2 x2 + 7x + 5 2 = 0


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2017]
6x + 7 = ^2x − 7 2

We have 2 x2 + 7x + 5 2 = 0
6x + 7 = 4x2 − 28x + 49
2 x2 + 2x + 5x + 5 2 = 0
4x2 − 34x + 42 = 0
2 x ^x + 2 h + 5 ^x + 2h = 0
2x2 − 17x + 21 = 0
2x2 − 14x − 3x + 21 = 0
^x + 2 h^ 2 x + 5h = 0

2x ^x - 7h - 3 ^x - 7h = 0 Thus x = − 2 and = − 5 = − 5 # 2 =− 5 2
2 2 2 2
^x - 7h^2x - 3h = 0
75. Find the value of k for which the roots of the quadratic
Thus x = 7 and x = 2 . equation 2x2 + kx + 8 = 0 will have the equal roots ?
3


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD Compt., 2017]

72. Find the roots of x2 − 4x − 8 = 0 by the method of

We have 2x2 + kx + 8 = 0
completing square.


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2015] Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get

We have x2 - 4x - 8 = 0 a = 2, b = k, and c = 8
For equal roots, D = 0
x 2 − 4x + 4 − 4 − 8 = 0
b2 - 4ac = 0
^x - 2h2 - 12 = 0
k2 - 4 # 2 # 8 = 0
^x - 2h = 12
2

k2 = 64
^x - 2h = ^2 3 h
2 2

k = ! 64
x - 2 =! 2 3
Thus k = ! 8
x = 2!2 3
76. Solve for x : 3 x2 + 10x + 7 3 = 0
Thus x = 2 + 2 3 , 2 − 2 3


Ans : [Board Term-II Foreign 2017 Set-2]

73. Solve for x : 2x + 9 + x = 13

We have 3 x2 + 10x + 7 3 = 0


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2016]
3 x2 + 3x + 7x + 7 3 = 0
We have 2x + 9 + x = 13
3x ^x + 3 h + 7 ^x + 3 =0
2x + 9 = 13 − x
^x + 3 h^ 3 x + 7h = 0
Squaring both side we have
2x + 9 = ^13 − x h2 Thus x = − 3 and x = − 7
3
2x + 9 = 169 + x2 − 26x
0 = x2 + 169 − 26x − 9 − 2x 77. Find k so that the quadratic equation
^ h ^k + 1h x + 1 = 0 has equal roots.
2
k + 1 x − 2
x2 − 28x + 160 = 0

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2016]
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations

We have ^k + 1h x − 2 ^k + 1h x + 1 = 0
2
k ^k - 4h = 0 & k = 0 or k = 4

Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we get Hence, k = 4.

A = ^k + 1h, B =− 2 ^k + 1h, C = 1
80. If the equation kx2 − 2kx + 6 = 0 has equal roots, then
If roots are equal, then D = 0 , i.e. find the value of k .
B2 = 4AC

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012]

4 ^k + 1h2 = 4 ^k + We have kx2 − 2kx + 6 = 0

k2 + 2k + 1 = k + 1 Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get
k2 + k = 0 a = k, b = − 2k, c = 6

k ^k + 1h = 0 Since roots of the equation are equal, b2 - 4ac = 0

k = 0, − 1 ^- 2k h2 - 4 ^k h^6 h = 0
k =− 1 does not satisfy the equation, thus k = 0 4k2 - 24k = 0
4k ^k - 6h = 0
78. If 2 is a root of the equation x2 + kx + 12 = 0 and
the equation x2 + kx + q = 0 has equal roots, find the k = 0, 6
value of q .


Ans : [Board Term 2 SQP 2016]
But k ! 0 , as coefficient of x2 can’t be zero.
Thus k =6
We have x2 + kx + 12 = 0
If 2 is the root of above equation, it must satisfy it.

^2h2 + 2k + 12 = 0
, 2k + 16 = 0
k =− 8 81. Find the positive value of k for which x2 − 8x + k = 0
, will have real roots.
Substituting k =− 8 in x2 + kx + q = 0 we have

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2014]

x 2 − 8x + q = 0
We have x2 − 8x + k = 0
For equal roots,
Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we get
^- 8h - 4 ^1 h q = 0
2
A = 1, B =− 8, C = k

64 - 4q = 0 Since the given equation has real roots, B2 − 4AC > 0
4q = 64 & q = 16 ^- 8h2 - 4 ^1 h^k h $ 0
79. Find the values of k for which the quadratic equation 64 - 4k $ 0
9x2 − 3kx + k = 0 has equal roots. 16 - k $ 0


Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi, OD 2014]
16 $ k
We have 9x2 − 3kx + k = 0
Thus k # 16
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get
82. Find the values of p for which the quadratic equation
a = 9, b = − 3k, c = k
4x2 + px + 3 = 0 has equal roots.
Since roots of the equation are equal, b2 - 4ac = 0

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2014]

^- 3k h2 - ^4 # 9 # k h = 0 We have 4x2 + px + 3 = 0
9k2 - 36k = 0
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get
k 2 - 4k = 0
a = 4, b = p, c = 3

 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

Since roots of the equation are equal, 2

Now, x = − b ! b − 4ac
2a
b2 - 4ac = 0
p2 - 4 # 4 # 3 = 0 − (− 6) ! (− 6) 2 − 4 (3) (2)
=

2 (3)
p2 - 48 = 0
p2 = 48 = 6 ! 36 − 24 = 6 ! 12

6 6
p =! 4 3
= 6!2 3

6
83. Find the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation :
13 3 x2 + 10x + 3 = 0 = 3+ 3 , 3- 3

3 3


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012]

We have 13 3 x2 + 10x + 3 =0 85. Find the values of k for which the quadratic equation
x2 + 2 2k x + 18 = 0 has equal roots.
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get

Ans : [Board 2020 SQP Standard]

a = 13 3 , b = 10, c = 3 We have x2 + 2 2k x + 18 = 0
b2 - 4ac = ^10h2 − 4 ^13 3 h
Comparing it by ax2 + bx + c , we get a = 1, b = 2 2k
3
and c = 18 .
= 100 − 156
Given that, equation x2 + 2 2 kx + 18 = 0 has equal
roots.
=− 56

b2 - 4ac = 0
As D 1 0 , the equation has not real roots.
(2 2 k) 2 - 4 # 1 # 18 = 0
8k2 - 72 = 0
8k2 = 72

k2 = 72 = 9
8

k =! 3

86. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial

f (x) = x2 − 4x − 5 then find the value of α2 + β2


THREE MARKS QUESTION

Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]

We have p (x) = x2 − 4x − 5
84. Solve the following equation: 1 - 1 = 3 , x ! 0 , 2
x x-2
Comparing it by ax2 + bx + c , we get a = 1, b =− 4


Ans : [Board 2020 SQP Standard] and c = − 5
1- 1 =3 Since, given α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial,
We have (x ! 0, 2)
x x-2 − (− 4)
Sum of zeroes, α + β =− b = =4
a 1
x-2-x = 3
x (x - 2)
and product of zeroes, αβ = c = − 5 =− 5
a 1
-2 =3
x (x - 2) Now, α2 + β2 = (α + β) 2 − 2αβ
3x (x - 2) =− 2 = (4) 2 − 2 (− 5)

3x2 − 6x + 2 = 0 = 16 + 10 = 26

Comparing it by ax2 + bx + c , we get a = 3 , b = − 6
and c = 2 . 87. Find the quadratic polynomial, the sum and product
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations

of whose zeroes are - 3 and 2 respectively. Hence find

the zeroes. 2
α + β = α + β = (α + β) − 2αβ
2 2
Now,


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Basic] β α αβ αβ

^5h − 2 # 5
7 1 2
Sum of zeroes α + β =− 3 ...(1)
=
1
5
and product of zeroes αβ = 2
−
= 49 2 # 5 = 39

Thus quadratic equation is 5 5
x2 − (α + β) x + αβ = 0 89. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
6x2 - 3 - 7x and verify the relationship between the
x2 − (− 3) x + 2 = 0 zeroes and the coefficients.
x2 + 3x + 2 = 0

Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]

Thus quadratic equation is x2 + 3x + 2 = 0 . We have p (x) = 6x2 − 3 − 7x

Now above equation can be written as For zeroes of polynomial, p (x) = 0 ,
x2 + 2x + x + 2 = 0 6x2 - 7x - 3 = 0
x (x + 2) + (x + 2) = 0 6x2 − 9x + 2x − 3 = 0
(x + 2) (x + 1) = 0 3x (2x − 3) + 1 (2x − 3) = 0
Hence, zeroes are - 2 and - 1. (2x − 3) (3x + 1) = 0
Thus 2x - 3 = 0 and 3x + 1 = 0

Hence x = 3 and x =− 1
2 3
Therefore α = 32 and β = − 13 are the zeroes of the
given polynomial.
Verification :

Sum of zeroes, α + β = 3 + b− 1 l
2 3

=3−1 =7

2 3 6

=− coefficient of x2

coefficient of x

and product of zeroes αβ = b 3 lb− 1 l =− 1

2 3 2

= constant term2

coefficient of x

90. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial

88. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + 7x + 10 , and verify the relationship between the
f (x) = 5x2 − 7x + 1 then find the value of ` αβ + αβ j zeroes and the coefficients.


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Basic]

Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]

Since, α and β are the zeroes of the quadratic

Let, p (x) = x2 + 7x + 10
polynomial f (x) = 5x2 − 7x + 1,

Sum of zeros, α + β =− b − 7 l = 7 ...(1) For zeroes of polynomial p (x) = 0 ,

5 5
x2 + 7x + 10 = 0
Product of zeros, αβ = 1 ...(2)
5
 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

x2 + 5x + 2x + 10 = 0 x =− 2.27 , - 8.73 .

x (x + 5) + 2 (x + 5) = 0 92. Solve for x :

(x + 5) (x + 2) = 0 x + 1 + x − 2 = 4 − 2x + 3 ; x ! 1, − 2, 2
x−1 x+2 x−2
So, x =− 2 and x =− 5


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2016]
Therefore, α =− 2 and β =− 5 are the zeroes of the
given polynomial. x + 1 + x − 2 = 4 − 2x + 3
We have
Verification: x−1 x+2 x−2

Sum of zeroes, α + β =− 2 + (− 5) x2 + 3x + 2 + x2 − 3x + 2 = 4x − 8 − 2x − 3
x2 + x − 2 x−2
=− 7 = − 7

1 2x2 + 4 = 2x − 11
2
x +x−2 x−2
=− coefficient of x2

coefficient of x ^2x + 4h^x − 2h = ^2x − 11h^x + x − 2h
2 2

and product of zeroes αβ = (− 2) (− 5) = 10 5x2 + 19x − 30 = 0

= 10

1 ^5x − 6h^x + 5h = 0

x =− 5, 6
= contant term 2 5
coefficient of x
93. Solve for x :
91. Solve for x : 1 − 1 = 11 x !- 4, - 7 .
x+4 x+7 30 2x + 1 + 3x + 9 = 0, x ! 3, − 3


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Standard] x − 3 2x + 3 ^x − 3h^2x + 3h 2

We have 1 − 1 = 11

Ans : [Board Term-2, Delhi 2016]

x+4 x+7 30

x + 7 − x − 4 = 11
(x + 4) (x + 7) 30
We have
3 = 11 2x + 1 + 3x + 9
x − 3 2x + 3 ^x − 3h^2x + 3h
x2 + 4x + 7x + 28 30 =0

2x ^2x + 3h + ^x − 3h + ^3x + 9h = 0
3 = 11
x2 + 11x + 28 30
4x2 + 6x + x − 3 + 3x + 9 = 0
11x2 + 121x + 308 = 90
4x2 + 10x + 6 = 0
11x2 + 121x + 218 = 0
2x2 + 5x + 3 = 0
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 , we get a = 11,
b = 121 and c = 218 we obtain ^x + 1h^2x + 3h = 0

Thus x = − 1, x = − 3
2
x = − b ! b − 4ac 2
2a
94. Solve for x : 1 + 2 = 1 , x ! 0, 2 , 2 .
= − 121 ! 14641 − 9592
x 2x − 3 x − 2 3
22


Ans : [Board Term-2, Foreign 2016]

x = − 121 ! 5049 1+ 2
22 We have = 1
x 2x − 3 x−2
= − 121 ! 71.06
2x − 3 + 2x = 1
22
x (2x − 3) x−2
x = − 49.94 , - 192.06 4x - 3 = 1
22 22
x (2x - 3) x−2
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations Page 95

97. Solve for x : 3 x2 − 2 2 x − 2 3 = 0

^x - 2h^4x - 3h = 2x − 3x
2


Ans : [Board Term-2, OD 2015, Foreign 2014]
2 2
4x − 11x + 6 = 2x − 3x
We have 3 x2 - 2 2 x - 2 3 = 0

3 x2 - 63 2 - 2 @x - 2 3 = 0
2x2 − 8x + 6 = 0
2
x − 4x + 3 = 0
3 x2 − 3 2 x + 2x−2 3 = 0
^x - 1h^x - 3h = 0 3 x2 − 3 3 2x+ 2x− 2 2 3 =0
Thus x = 1, 3
3 x (x − 3 2) + 2 (x − 2 3) = 0
95. Solve the following quadratic equation for x : 3 x 6x − 6@ + 2 6x − 6 =0
x + b a + a + b lx + 1 = 0
2
^x − 6 h^ 3 x + 2 = 0
a+b a

Thus x = 6 =− 2


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2016] 3
98. Solve for x : 2x2 + 6 3 x − 60 = 0
We have x2 + b a + a + b l x + 1 = 0
a+b a

Ans : [Board Term-2, OD 2015]

x2 + a x+a+bx+1 = 0
a+b a We have 2x2 + 6 3 x − 60 = 0

x2 + 3 3 x − 30 = 0
x ax + a + a + b ax + a
a+bk
=0
a a+b
x2 + 5 3 x − 2 3 x − 30 = 0

ax + a + b kbx + a l = 0 x ^x + 5 3 h − 2 3 ^x + 5 3 = 0
a a+b

− ^a + b h ^x + 5 3 h^x − 2 3 h = 0
Thus x = −a ,
a+b a Thus x = − 5 3 , 2 3
96. Solve for x :
99. Solve for x : x2 + 5x − ^a2 + a − 6h = 0
1 1 = 2 ; x ! 1 , 2, 3
^x − 1h^x − 2h ^x − 2h^x − 3h 3
+

Ans : [Board Term-2 Foreign Set I 2015]

Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2016] We have x3 + 5x − ^a2 + a − 6h = 0

2
1 1 =2 x = − b ! b − 4ac
^x − 1h^x − 2h ^x − 2h^x − 3h
We have + 2a
3

x−3+x−1 =2 −5 ! 25 + 4 ^a2 + a − 6
^x − 1h^x − 2h^x − 3h 3 Thus x =
2
2x - 4 =2
^x - 1h^x - 2h^x - 3h
2
3 = − 5 ! 25 + 4a + 4a − 24

2
2 ^x - 2h
=2 2
^x - 1h^x - 2h^x - 3h 3 = − 5 ! 4a + 4a + 1

2
2 =2 − 5 ! ^2a + 1h
^x - 1h^x - 3h 3 =

2
3 = ^x − 1h^x − 3h
= 2a − 4 , − 2a − 6

x2 − 4x + 3 = 3 2 2

x 2 - 4x = 0 Thus x = a − 2, x = − ^a + 3h

x ^x - 4h = 0 100.Solve for x : x2 − ^2b − 1h x + ^b2 − b − 20h = 0

Thus x = 0 or x = 4

Ans : [Board Term-2 Foreign 2015]
 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

We have x2 − ^2b − 1h x + ^b2 − b − 20h = 0 Thus x = 0, 7

Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we have

103.Solve the equation for x : 4 - 3 = 5 ; x ! 0, − 3
x 2x + 3 2
A = 1, B =− (2b − 1), C = ^b2 − b − 0


Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2014]
2
x = − B ! B − 4AC 4 -3 = 5
2A We have
x 2x + 3
^2b − 1h ! ^2b − 1h2 − 4 ^b − b − 20h
2

x = 4− 5 =3
2 x 2x + 3

^2b − 1h ! 4b − 4b + 1 − 4b + 4b + 80 4 ^2x + 3h − 5x
2 2

=
x ^2x + 3h
2 =3

^2b − 1h ! 81 ^2b − 1h ! 9 8x + 12 − 5x = 3x ^2x + 3h

=
=
2 2
3x + 12 = 6x2 + 9x
= 2b + 8 , 2b − 10
6x2 + 6x − 12 = 0
2 2
x2 + x − 2 = 0
= b + 4, b − 5

x 2 + 2x − x − 2 = 0
Thus x = b + 4 and x = b − 5
x ^x + 2h − ^x + 2h = 0
101.Solve for x : 16 - 1 = 15 ; x ! 0, − 1
x x+1 ^x + 2h^x − 1h = 0


Ans : [Board Term-2, OD 2014] Thus x = 1, − 2

We have 16 - 1 = 15 104.Find the roots of the equation 2x2 + x − 4 = 0 , by the

x x+1 method of completing the squares.
16 − 15 = 1

Ans : [Board Term-2, OD 2014]
x x+1
We have 2x2 + x − 4 = 0
16 ^x + 1h − 15x = x (x + 1)
x2 + x − 2 = 0
16x + 16 − 15x = x + x2 2

x + 16 = x2 + x x 2 + 2x b 1 l − 2 = 0
4
x2 - 16 = 0 Adding and subtracting b 1 l , we get
2

4
x2 = 16
x 2 + 2x b 1 l + b 1 l − b 1 l − 2 = 0
2 2

x =! 4 4 4 4
Thus x =− 4 and x =+ 4
bx + 4 l − b 16 + 2 l = 0
1 2 1

102.Solve the quadratic equation ^x − 1h2 − 5 ^x − 1h − 6 = 0

1 + 32
bx + 4 l − b 16 l = 0
1 2


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2015]

We have ^x - 1h2 - 5 ^x - 1h - 6 = 0
bx + 4 l − 16 = 0
1 2 33
x2 − 2x + 1 − 5x + 5 − 6 = 0
bx + 4 l = 16
1 2 33
x2 − 7x + 6 − 6 = 0
x 2 - 7x = 0
bx + 4 l = ! 4
1 33
x ^x - 7h = 0
 Quadratic Equations

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012]

Thus roots are x = − 1 + 33 , − 1 − 33
4 4
We have a2 b2 x2 + b2 x − a2 x − 1 = 0
105.Solve for x : 9x − 6ax + ^a − b h = 0
2 2 2

Ans : [Board Term-2 2012]

b2 x ^a2 x + 1h − 1 ^a2 x + 1 = 0

^b x − 1h^a x + 1h = 0
2 2
We have 9x2 − 6ax + a2 − b2 = 0
Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we have x = 12 or x = − 12
b a
A = 9, B =− 6a, C = ^a2 − b2
Hence, roots are 12 and - 12 .
2 b a
x = − B ! B − 4AC
108.If ^x2 + y2h^a2 + b2h = ^ax + by h2 , prove that x =
2A y
a b
6a ! ^− 6a h2 − 4 # 9k ^a2 − b2h

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2014]
x =
2#9
^x + y h^a + b h = ^ax + by h2
2 2 2 2
We have
2 2 2
= 6a ! 36a − 36a + 36b
x2 a2 + x2 b2 + y2 a2 + y2 b2 = a2 x2 + b2 y2 + 2abxy
18
2 x2 b2 + y2 a2 − 2abxy = 0
= 6a ! 36b = 6a ! 6b

18 18
^xb - ya h2 = 0
=a!b xb = ya
3
^a + b h ^a − b h x =y
x = , Thus
a
3 3 b
Hence Proved.
Thus x = a + b , x = a − b
3 3

106.Solve the equation 1 − 1 = 11 , x ! − 4, 7 for

x+4 x−7 30
x.


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012]

We have, 1 − 1 = 11 109.Solve the following quadratic equation for x :

x+4 x−7 30
p 2 x 2 + ^ p 2 − q 2h x − q 2 = 0
x − 7 − x − 4 = 11
^x + 4h^x − 7h 30

Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012]

− 11 = 11 We have p 2 x 2 + ^ p 2 − q 2h x − q 2 = 0
^x + 4h^x − 7h 30
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get
−1 = 1
^x + 4h^x − 7h 30 a = p2, b = p2 − q2, c = − q

^x + 4h^x − 7h =− 30 The roots are given by the quadratic formula

2
x2 - 3x - 28 =− 30 x = − b ! b − 4ac
2a
x2 − 3x + 2 = 0
− ^ p 2 − q 2h − ^p − q h − 4 ^p h^− q h
2 2 2 2 2

x 2 − 2x − x + 2 = 0 =
2
2p
^x - 1h^x - 2h = 0
− ^ p 2 − q 2h − p 4 + q 4 − 2p 2 q 2 + 4p 2 q 2
=

Thus x = 1, 2 . 2p2

107.Find the roots of the quadratic equation : − ^ p 2 − q 2h − p 4 + q 4 + 2p2 q2

=

a2 b2 x2 + b2 x − a2 x − 1 = 0 2p2
 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

− ^p2 − q2h − (p2 + q2) 2 2

x = − B ! B − 4AC
=
2A
2p2
− ^p2 − q2h ! (p2 + q2) − 6 ! 36 + 4 ^a2 + 2a −
=
=

2p2 2

− ^p2 − q2h + (p2 + q2) 2q2 q2 − 6 ! ^2a + 2h

Thus x = = 2= 2 =

2p 2 2p p 2

− ^p2 − q2h − (p2 + q2) − 2p2 − 6 + ^2a + 2h

and x = = =− 1 Thus x = = a−2
2p 2 2p 2 2

q2 − 6 − ^2a + 2h
Hence, roots are and - 1. and x = =− a − 4
p2 2
110.Solve the following quadratic equation for x : Thus x = a − 2, − a − 4
9x − 9 ^a + b h x + 2a + 5ab + 2b = 0
2 2 2
112.If the roots of the equation


Ans : [Board Term-2, Foreign 2016]
^ h ^ h ^ h 0
2 2 2 2 2
a + b x − 2 ac + bd x + c + d = are equal,
a c
We have 9x2 − 9 ^a + b h x + 2a2 + 5ab + 2b2 = 0 prove that = .
b d


Ans : [Board Term-2 2016]
Now 2a2 + 5ab + 2b2 = 2a2 + 4ab + ab + 2b2
We have ^a2 + b2h x2 − 2 ^ac + bd h x + ^c2 + d2h = 0
= 2a 6a + 2b@ + b 6a + 2b@

Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we get
= ^a + 2b h^2a + b h
A = ^a2 + b2h, B =− 2 ^ac + bd h, C = ^c2 + d2h

Hence the equation becomes If roots are equal, D = B2 − 4AC = 0
9x2 − 9 ^a + b h x + ^a + 2b h^2a + b h = 0 or B2 = 4AC

9x2 − 3 63a + 3b@x + ^a + 2b h^2a + b h = 0 Now 8− 2 ^ac + bd hB2 = 4 ^a2 + b2h^c2 + d2

9x2 − 3 8^a + 2b h + ^2a + b hB x + ^a + 2b h^2a + b h = 0 4 ^a2 c2 + 2abcd + b2 d2h = 4 ^a2 c2 + a2 d2 + b2 c2 + b2 d2h

9x2 − 3 ^a + 2b h x − 3 ^2a + b h x + ^a + 2b h^2a + b h = 0 a2 c2 + 2abcd + b2 d2 = a2 c2 + a2 d2 + b2 c2 + b2 d2

3x 83x − ^a + 2b hB − ^2a + b h83x − ^a + 2b hB = 0 2abcd = a2 d2 + b2 c2

83x − ^a + 2b hB83x − ^2a + b hB = 0 0 = a2 d2 − 2abcd + b2 c2

3x − ^2a + b h = 0 0 = ^ad − bc h2
0 = ad − bc
x = a + 2b
3
Thus ad = bc
3x − ^2a + b h = 0
a =c Hence Proved
b d
x = 2a + b
3
113.If 2 is a root of the quadratic equation 3x2 + px − 8 = 0
Hence, roots are a + 2b and 2a + b . and the quadratic equation 4x2 − 2px + k = 0 has
3 3
equal roots, find k .
111.Solve for x : x2 + 6x − ^a2 + 2a − 8h

Ans : [Board Term-2 Foreign 2014]


Ans : [Board Term-2, Foreign 2015]
We have 3x2 + px − 8 = 0
We have x + 6x − ^a + 2a − 8h = 0
2 2
Since 2 is a root of above equation, it must satisfy it.
2
Comparing with Ax + Bx + C = 0 we get Substituting x = 2 in 3x2 + px − 8 = 0 we have

A = 1, B = 6, C = ^a2 + 2a − 8h 12 + 2p − 8 = 0

The roots are given by the quadratic formula p =− 2

Chap 4 Quadratic Equations

Since 4x2 − 2px + k = 0 has equal roots, We have x2 + kx + 64 = 0

or 4x2 + 4x + k = 0 has equal roots, Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get
D = b2 − 4ac = 0 a = 1, b = k, c = 64
42 - 4 ^4 h^k h = 0 For real and equal roots, b2 - 4ac = 0
16 - 16k = 0 Thus k2 - 4 # 1 # 64 = 0
16k = 16 k2 - 256 = 0
Thus k =1 k = ! 16 (1)

114.For what value of k , the roots of the quadratic Now for equation x2 − 8x + k = 0 we have
equation kx ^x − 2 5 h + 10 = 0 are equal ? b2 - 4ac = 0


Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2014, 2013]
^- 8h2 - 4 # 1 # k = 0
We have kx ^x − 2 5 h + 10 = 0
64 = 4k
or, kx2 − 2 5 kx + 10 = 0
k = 64 = 16 (2)
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get 4
From (1) and (2), we get k = 16 . Thus for k = 16 ,
a = k, b =− 2 5 k and c = 10 given equations have equal roots.
Since, roots are equal, D = b2 − 4ac = 0

^- 2 5 k h - 4 # k # 10 = 0
2

20k2 - 40k = 0
117.Find that non-zero value of k , for which the quadratic
20k ^k - 2h = 0 equation kx2 + 1 − 2 ^k − 1h x + x2 = 0 has equal roots.
k ^k - 2h = 0 Hence find the roots of the equation.


Ans : [ Board Term-2 Delhi 2015]
Since k ! 0 , we get k = 2
We have kx2 + 1 − 2 ^k − 1h x + x2 = 0
115.Find the nature of the roots of the following
^k + 1h x − 2 ^k − 1h x + 1 = 0
2
quadratic equation. If the real roots exist, find them :
3x2 − 4 3 x + 4 = 0 Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012]
a = k + 1, b = − 2 ^k − 1h, c = 1
We have 3x2 − 4 3 x + 4 = 0
For real and equal roots, b2 - 4ac = 0
2
Comparing with ax + bx + c = 0 we get
4 ^k − 1h2 − 4 ^k + 1h # 1 = 0
a = 3, b =− 4 3 , c = 4

4k2 − 8k + 4 − 4k − 4 = 0
b - 4ac = ^− 4 3 h − 4 ^3 h^4 h
2 2
4k2 - 12k = 0
4k ^k - 3h = 0
= 48 − 48 = 0

Thus roots are real and equal.
As k can’t be zero, thus k = 3 .
Roots are b- b l, b- b l or 2 3 , 2 3 118.Find the value of k for which the quadratic equation
2a 2a 3 3
^k − 2h x + 2 ^2k − 3h x + ^5k − 6h = 0 has equal roots.
2
116.Determine the positive value of k for which the


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2015]
equation x2 + kx + 64 = 0 and x2 − 8x + k = 0 will
both have real and equal roots. We have ^k − 2h x2 + 2 ^2k − 3h x + ^5k − 6h = 0


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2012, 2014]
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get
 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

a = k − 2, b = 2 ^2k − 3h, c = (5k − 6)

4a2 b2 c2 − 64b2 c2 − 4b2 m2 + 4a2 b2 c2 − 4a2 b2 m2@ = 0
For real and equal roots, b2 - 4ac = 0 4a2 b2 c2 − 4b2 c2 + 4b2 m2 − 4a2 b2 c2 + 4a2 b2 m2 = 0

$2 ^2k - 3h. - 4 ^k - 2h^5k - 6h = 0 4b2 6a2 m2 + m2 − c2@ = 0

2

4 ^4k2 − 12k + 9h − 4 ^k − 2h^5k − 6h = 0 c2 = a2 m2 + m2

4k2 − 12k + 9 − 5k2 + 6k + 10k − 12 = 0 c2 = m2 ^1 + a2h
k2 − 4k + 3 = 0 121.If - 3 is a root of quadratic equation 2x2 + px − 15 = 0
k 2 − 3k − k + 3 = 0 , while the quadratic equation x2 − 4px + k = 0 has
equal roots. Find the value of k .
k ^k - 3h - 1 ^k - 3h = 0

Ans : [Board Term-2 OD Compt. 2017]

^k - 3h^k - 1h = 0 Given - 3 is a root of quadratic equation.

Thus k = 1, 3 We have 2x2 + px − 15 = 0
Since 3 is a root of above equation, it must satisfy it.
119.If the roots of the quadratic equation
^a − b h x + ^b − c h x + ^c − a h = 0 are equal, prove that
2 Substituting x = 3 in above equation we have
2a = b + c . 2 ^− 3h2 + p ^− 3h − 15 = 0


Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2016]
2 # 9 - 3p - 15 = 0 & p = 1
We have ^a − b h x + ^b − c h x + ^c − a h = 0
2
Since x2 − 4px + k = 0 has equal roots,
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get or x2 − 4x + k = 0 has equal roots,
a = ^a − b,h, b = ^b − c h, c = c − a b2 - 4ac = 0
For real and equal roots, b2 - 4ac = 0 (- 4) 2 - 4k = 0
^b - c h2 - 4 ^a - b h^c - a h = 0 16 - 4k = 0
b + c − 2bc − 4 ^ac − a − bc + ab h = 0
2 2 2
4k = 16 & k = 4
2 2 2
b + c − 2bc − 4ac + 4a + 4bc − 4ab = 0
122.If ad ! bc , then prove that the equation
^a + b h x + 2 ^ac + bd h x + ^c + d h = 0 has no real
2 2 2 2 2
4a2 + b2 + c2 + 2bc − 4ab − 4ac = 0
Using a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca = ^a + b + c h2 , roots.


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2017]
^− 2a + b + c h2 = 0
We have ^a2 + b2h x2 + 2 ^ac + bd h x + ^c2 + d2h = 0
− 2a + b + c = 0
Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we get
Hence, b + c = 2a
A = ^a2 + b2h, B = 2 ^ac + bd h and C = c2 + d2
120.If the quadratic equation,
^1 + a h b x + 2abcx + ^c − m h = 0 in x has equal
2 2 2 2 2
For no real roots, D = B2 − 4AC 1 0
roots, prove that c = m ^1 + a2h
2 2
D = B2 − 4AC


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2014]
= 82 ^ac + bd hB2 − 4 ^a2 + b2h^c2 + d2h

We have ^1 + a h b x + 2abcx + ^c − m h = 0
2 2 2 2 2

= 4 6a2 c2 + 2abcd + b2 d2@ − 4 6a2 c2 + a2 d2 + b2 c2 + b2 d2@

2
Comparing with Ax + Bx + C = 0 we get
= 4 6a2 c2 + 2abcd + b2 d2 − a2 c2 − a2 d2 − b2 c2 − b2 d2@

A = ^1 + a h b , B = 2abc, C = ^c − m h
2 2 2 2

=− 4 6a2 d2 + b2 c2 − 2abcd @

2
If roots are equal, B − 4AC = 0
=− 4 ^ad − bc h2

^2abc h − 4 ^1 + a h b ^c − m
2 2 2 2
2
=0 Since ad ! bc , therefore D ! 0 and always negative.
4a b c − ^4b + 4a b h^c − m h = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Hence the equation has no real roots.
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations

123.Find the value of c for which the quadratic equation 1 −1 = 1+1

4x2 − 2 ^c + 1h x + ^c + 1h = 0 has equal roots. a+b+x x a b


Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2017] x − ^a + b + x h
=a+b
x ^a + b + x h
We have 4x2 − 2 ^c + 1h x + ^x + 1h = 0
ab
x−a−b−x =a+b
x ^a + b + x h
Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we get
ab
A = 4, B = 2 ^c + 1h, C = c +
− ^a + b h

=a+b
If roots are equal, B2 − 4AC = 0 x ^a + b + x h ab
62 ^c + 1h@2 − 4 # 4 ^c + 1h = 0 x ^a + b + x h =− ab
4 ^c2 + 2c + 1h − 4 ^4c + 4h = 0
x2 + ^a + b h x + ab = 0
4 ^c + 2c + 1 − 4c − 4h = 0
2

^x + a h^x + b h = 0
c2 - 2c - 3 = 0
x = − a or x =− b
2
c − 3c + c − 3 = 0
c ^c − 3h + 1 ^c − 3h = 0

^c − 3h^c + 1h = 0
c = 3, − 1
Hence for equal roots c = 3, − 1.

124.Show that if the roots of the following equation are

equal then ad = bc or a = c .
b d

FOUR MARKS QUESTION
x2 ^a2 + b2h + 2 ^ac + bd h x + c2 + d2 = 0


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD Compt. 2017]
126.Solve for x : b 2x l + b 2x l − 24 = 0, x ! 5
2

We have x2 ^a2 + b2h + 2 ^ac + bd h x + c2 + d2 = 0 x−5 x−5

Ans : [Board Term-2 2016]
Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we get

b x − 5 l + 5 b x − 5 l − 24 = 0
2x 2 2x
A = a2 + b2, B = 2 ^ac + bd h C = c2 + d
We have
If roots are equal, B2 − 4AC = 0 2x = y then we have
Let
82 ^ac + bd hB − 4 ^a + b h^c + d h = 0
2 2 2 2 2 x−5

4 ^a2 c2 + 2abcd + b2 d2h − 4 ^a2 c2 + a2 d2 + b2 c2 + b2 d2h = 0 y2 + 5y − 24 = 0

4 ^a2 c2 + 2abcd + b2 d2 − a2 c2 − a2 d2 − b2 c2 − b2 d2h = 0 ^y + 8h^y − 3h = 0

− 4 ^a2 d2 + b2 c2 − 2abcd h = 0 y = 3, − 8
Taking y = 3 we have
^ad - bc h2 = 0
2x = 3
Thus ad = bc x-5
a =c Hence Proved. 2x = 3x − 15 & x = 15
b d
Taking y =− 8 we have
1 = 1 + 1 + 1 , a + b ! 0.
^a + b + x h a b x
125.Solve 2x =− 8
x-5


Ans : [Board Term-2 SQP 2016]
2x =− 8x + 40
We have 1 = 1+1+1
a+b+x a b x 10x = 40 & x = 4
 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

Hence, x = 15, 4 129.Solve for x : 3 + 4 = 29 ; x ! − 1, 1, 1

x+1 x−1 4x − 1 4
127.Solve for x : 1 + 2 = 4 x !- 1, - 2, - 4

Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2015]
x+1 x+2 x+4


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2016]
We have 3 + 4 = 29
1 + 2 = 4 x+1 x−1 4x − 1
We have
x+1 x+2 x+4
3x − 3 + 4x + 4 = 29
x + 2 + 2 ^x + 1h x2 − 1 4x − 1
= 4
^x + 1h^x + 2h x+4 7x + 1 = 29
x2 − 1 4x − 1
3x + 4 = 4
^7x + 1h^4x − 1h = 29x − 29
x2 + 3x + 2 x+4 2

^3x + 4h^x + 4h = 4 ^x + 3x + 2h
2
28x2 − 7x + 4x − 1 = 29x2 − 29
3x2 + 16x + 16 = 4x2 + 12x + 8 - 3x = x2 − 28
x2 - 4x - 8 = 0 x2 + 3x − 28 = 0
2
Now x = − b b + 4ac x2 + 7x − 4x − 28 = 0
2a
x ^x + 7h − 4 ^x + 7h = 0
− ^− 4h ! ^− 4h2 − 4 ^1 h^− 8h
=

2#1 ^x + 7h^x − 4h = 0
Hence, x = 4, − 7
= 4 ! 16 + 32

2
130.Solve for x : x − 1 + 2x + 1 = 2 where x ]- 1 , 1
2x + 1 x−1 2
= 4 ! 48 = 4 ! 4 3


Ans : [Board Term-2, OD 2015]
2 2

= 2!2 3
We have x − 1 + 2x + 1 = 2
2x + 1 x−1
Hence, x = 2 + 2 3 and 2 - 2 3
Let x − 1 be y so 2x + 1 = 1
2x + 1 x−1 y
128.Find x in terms of a, b and c :
Substituting this value we obtain
a + b = 2c , x ! a, b, c
x−a x−b x−c
y+ 1 = 2
y


Ans :
y2 + 1 = 2y
y2 − 2y + 1 = 0

^y - 1h2 = 0
We have a + b = 2c
x−a x−b x−c
y =1
a ^x − b h^x − c h + b ^x − a h^x − c h = 2c ^x − a h^x − b h
ax2 − abx − acx + abc + bx2 − bax − bcx + abc Substituting y = x − 1 we have
2x + 1
= 2cx2 − 2cxb − 2cxa + 2abc x − 1 = 1 or x − 1 = 2x + 1
2 2 2 2x + 1
ax + bx − 2cx − abx − acx − bax − bcx + 2cbx + 2acx
=0 or x =− 2

x2 ^a + b − 2c h − 2abx + acx + bcx = 0 131.Find for x : 1 + 2 = 6 ; x ! 0, 1, 2

x−2 x−1 x
x2 ^a + b − 2c h + x ^− 2ab + ac + bc h = 0

Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2017]

Thus x =− b ac + bc − 2ab l
a + b − 2c
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations Page 103

We have 1 + 2 =6 x = 4 or x = − 2
x−2 x−1 x 9

x − 1 + 2x − 4 = 6 Hence, x = 4, − 2
9
^x − 2h^x − 1h x
134.Solve for x : 4x2 + 4bx − ^a2 − b2h = 0
2 2
3x - 5x = 6x − 18x + 12

Ans : [Board Term-2 Foreign 2017]

We have 4x2 + 4bx − ^a2 − b2h = 0

3x2 − 13x + 12 = 0
3x2 − 4x − 9x + 12 = 0
Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we get
x ^3x - 4h - 3 ^3x - 4h = 0
A = 4, B = 4b and C = b2 − a2

^3x - 4h^x - 3h = 0 2
x = − B ! B − 4AC
2A
x = 4 and 3
3
− 4b ! ^4b h2 − 4.4 ^b2 − a h
Hence, x = 3, 4 =

3 2.4
132.Solve, for x : 3 x2 + 10x + 7 3 = 0 2 2 2

Ans : [Board Term-2 Foreign 2017]

= − 4b ! 16b − 16b + 16a

8

We have 3 x2 + 10x + 7 3 = 0 = − 4b ! 4a

8
3 x2 + 3x + 7x + 7 3 = 0
^a + b h ^a − b h
^x + 3 h^ 3 x 7 =0 =−

2
,
2
^x + 3 h^ 3 x 7 =0 ^a + b h ^a - b h
Hence the roots are − and
2 2
x =− 3 and x = − 7
3
Hence roots x =− 3 and x = − 7
3

133.Solve for x : x + 3 − 1 − x = 17 ; x ! 0, 2
x−2 x 4


Ans : [Board Term -2 Delhi Compt. 2017]
135.Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
We have x + 3 − 1 − x = 17
x−2 x 4 7y2 - 113 y - 23 and verify the relationship between the
zeroes and the coefficients.
x ^x + 3h − ^1 − x h^x − 2h

Ans : [Board 2019 OD]
= 17
x ^x − 2h 4
7y2 - 11 y - 2 = 0
^x + 3x h − ^− x + 3x − 2
We have
2 2
3 3
= 17
x2 − 2x 4
21y2 - 11y - 2 = 0 ...(1)
2
2x + 2 = 17
4 21y2 − 14y + 3y − 2 = 0
x 2 − 2x
7y (3y − 2) + (3y − 2) = 0
8x2 + 8 = 17x2 − 34x
(3y − 2) (7y + 1) = 0
9x2 - 34x - 8 = 0
9x2 − 36x + 2x − 8 = 0 y = 2 , -1
3 7
9x ^x − 4h + 2 ^x − 4h = 0 Hence, zeros of given polynomial are,

^x − 4h^9x + 2h = 0 y = 2 and y = − 1
3 7
Page 104 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

Comparing the given equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0 x2 + 5x − ^a + 3h^a − 2h = 0

we get a = 21, b =− 11 and c =− 2
x2 + 6a + 3 − ^a − 2h@x − ^a + 3h^a − 2h = 0
α + β = 2 + b− 1 l
x2 + ^a + 3h x − ^a − 2h x − ^a + 3h^a − 2h = 0
Now, sum of roots,
3 7

= 2 − 1 = 11
x 6x + ^a + 3h@ − ^a − 2h6x + ^a + 3h@ = 0
3 7 21
6x + ^a + 3h@6x − ^a − 2h@ = 0
α + β =− b
Thus x = − ^a + 3h and x = ^a − 2h
Thus Hence verified
a
Hence, roots of given equations are x =− ^a + 3h and
and product of roots, αβ = 2 # b− 1 l = − 2 x = a − 2.
3 7 21
138.Find the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation
Thus αβ = c Hence verified
a 4x2 + 4 3x + 3 = 0 .
136.Write all the values of p for which the quadratic

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equation x2 + px + 16 = 0 has equal roots. Find the
roots of the equation so obtained. We have 4x2 + 4 3x + 3 = 0


Ans : [Board 2019 OD] Comparing the given equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0
we get a = 4 , b = 4 3 and c = 3 .
We have x2 + px + 16 = 0 ...(1)
Now, D = b2 − 4ac
If this equation has equal roots, then discriminant
b2 - 4ac must be zero. = (4 3 ) 2 − 4 # 4 #

i.e., b2 - 4ac = 0 ...(2) = 48 − 48 = 0

2
Comparing the given equation with ax + bx + c = 0 Since, b2 − 4ac = 0 , then roots of the given equation
we get a = 1, b = p and c = 16 are real and equal.
Substituting above in equation (2) we have 139.If x = 3 is one root of the quadratic equation
2
p - 4 # 1 # 16 = 0 x2 − 2kx − 6 = 0 , then find the value of k .


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p2 = 64 & p = ! 8
If x = 3 is one root of the equation x2 − 2kx − 6 = 0 ,
When p = 8 , from equation (1) we have it must satisfy it.
Thus substituting x = 3 in given equation we have
x2 + 8x + 16 = 0
9 - 6k - 6 = 0
x2 + 2 # 4x + 42 = 0
(x + 4) 2 = 0 & x =− 4, − 4 k =1
2
Hence, roots are - 4 and - 4 . 140.Find the positive values of k for which quadratic
When p =− 8 from equation (1) we have equations x2 + kx + 64 = 0 and x2 − 8x + k = 0 both
will have the real roots.
x2 − 8x + 16 = 0

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x2 − 2 # 4x + 42 = 0 (1) For x2 + kx + 64 = 0 to have real roots
(x - 4) 2 = 0 & x = 4 , 4 k2 - 256 $ 0
Hence, the required roots are either - 4 , - 4 or 4, 4
k2 $ 256
137.Solve for x : x2 + 5x − ^a2 + a − 6h = 0 k $ 16 or k < − 16


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(2) For x2 − 8x + k = 0 to have real roots
We have x + 5x − ^a + a − h = 0
2 2
64 - 4k $ 0
x2 + 5x − 6a2 + 3a − 2a − 6 = 0
16 - k $ 0
x2 + 5x − 6a ^a + 3h − 2 ^a + 3h = 0
16 $ k
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations

For (1) and (2) to hold simultaneously ^k − 5h^k + 3h = 0

k = 16 k = 5, − 3

141.Find the values of k for which the equation For k = 5 , equation becomes
^3k + 1h2 + 2 ^k + 1h x + 1 has equal roots. Also find the 9x2 + 6x + 1 = 0
roots.


Ans : [Board Term-2, 2014] ^3x + 1h2 = 0

We have ^3k + 1h2 + 2 ^k + 1h x + 1 or x =− 1

3
Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we get For k =− 3 , equation becomes

A = (3k + 1), B = 2 (k + 1), C = 1

x2 − 2x + 1 = 0
If roots are equal, B2 − 4AC = 0 ^x - 1h2 = 0
82 ^k + 1hB − 4 ^3k + 1h^1 h = 0
2
x =1
4 ^k + 2k + 1h − ^12k + 4h = 0
2
Hence roots are 1 and - 1 .
2 3
4k + 8k + 4 − 12k − 4 = 0
4k2 - 4k = 0
4k ^k - 1h = 0
k = 0, 1.
Substituting k = 0 , in the given equation,
x2 + 2x + 1 = 0

^x + 1h2 = 0 143.If x = − 2 is a root of the equation 3x2 + 7x + p = 0 ,

find the value of k so that the roots of the equation
x =− 1 x2 + k ^4x + k − 1h + p = 0 are equal.
Again substituting k = 1, in the given equation,

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4x2 + 4x + 1 = 0 We have 3x2 + 7x + p = 0

^2x + 1h2 = 0 Since x =− 2 is the root of above equation, it must

satisfy it.
or, x =− 1 Thus 3 ^− 2h + 7 ^− 2h + p = 0
2
Hence, roots = − 1, − 1 p =2
2
Since roots of the equation x2 + 4kx + k2 − k + 2 = 0
142.Find the values of k for which the quadratic equations
are equal,
^k + 4h x + ^k + 1h x + 1 = 0 has equal roots. Also, find
2

the roots. 16k2 − 4 ^k2 − k + 2h = 0

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16k2 − 4k2 + 4k − 8 = 0
We have ^k + 4h x2 + ^k + 1h x + 1 = 0 12k2 + 4k − 8 = 0
Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we get 3k2 + k − 2 = 0
A = (k + 4), B = (k + 1), C = 1
^3k − 2h^k + 1h = 0
If roots are equal, B2 − 4AC = 0
k = 2, − 1
^k + 1h − 4 ^k + 4h^1 h = 0
2 3
Hence, roots = 2 , − 1
k2 + 1 + 2k − 4k − 16 = 0 3
k2 - 2k - 15 = 0 144.If x = − 4 is a root of the equation x2 + 2x + 4p = 0
Page 106 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

, find the values of k for which the equation or, ^x - 3h^x - 3h = 0

x2 + px ^1 + 3k h + 7 ^3 + 2k h = 0 has equal roots.
x = 3, 3


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Thus roots are 3 and 3.
We have x2 + 2x + 4p = 0
Since x =− 4 is the root of above equation. It must 146.If the equation ^1 + m2h x2 + 2mcx + ^c2 − a2h = 0 has
satisfy it. equal roots, prove that c2 = a2 ^1 + m2h

^− 4h2 + ^2 # − 4h + 4p = 0


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p =− 2 We have ^1 + m2h x2 + 2mcx + ^c2 − a2h = 0

Since equation x2 − 2 ^1 + 3k h x + 7 ^3 + 2k h = 0 has Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we get
equal roots.
A = 1 + m2, B = 2mc, C = ^c2 − a2h
4 ^1 + 3k h2 − 28 ^3 + 2k h = 0
If roots are equal, B2 − 4AC = 0
^2mc h2 − 4 (1 + m ) ^c − a h = 0
2
9k - 8k - 20 = 0 2 2 2

^9k + 10h^k − 2h = 0 4m2 c2 − 4 ^1 + m2h^c2 − a2h = 0

k - 10 , 2
9 m2 c2 − ^c2 − a2 + m2 c2 − m2 a2 = 0
m2 c2 − c2 + a2 − m2 c2 + m2 a2 = 0
Hence, the value of k are - 10 and 2.
9
− c2 + a2 + m2 a2 = 0
145.Find the value of p for which the quadratic equation
c2 = a2 ^1 + m2h
^p + 1h x − 6 ^p + 1h x + 3 ^p + 9h = 0 , p !- 1 has
2 ,
equal roots. Hence find the roots of the equation. Hence Proved.


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147.If ^- 5h is a root of the quadratic equation
We have ^p + 1h x2 − 6 ^p + 1h x + 3 ^p + 9h = 0 2x2 + px + 15 = 0 and the quadratic equation
p ^x2 + x h + k = 0 has equal roots, then find the values
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get
of p and k .
a = p + 1, b =− 6 ^p + 1h, c = 3 ^p + 9h

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For real and equal roots, b2 - 4ac = 0 We have 2x2 + px − 15 = 0

36 ^p + 1h2 − 4 ^p + 1h # 3 ^p + 9h = 0 Since x = − 5 is the root of above equation. It must
satisfy it.
3 ^p2 + 2p + 1h − ^p + 1h^p + 9h = 0
2 ^− 5h2 + p ^− 5h − 15 = 0
3p + 6p + 3 − ^p + 9p + p + 9h = 0
2 2

50 - 5p - 15 = 0
2p2 - 4p - 6 = 0
5p = 35 & p = 7
p2 - 2p - 3 = 0
Now p ^x2 + x h + k = 0 has equal roots
p 2 − 3p + p − 3 = 0
or 7x2 + 7x + k = 0
p ^p − 3h + 1 ^p − 3h = 0
Taking b2 - 4ac = 0 we have
^p − 3h^p + 1h = 0
72 - 4 # 7 # k = 0
p =− 1, 3
7 - 4k = 0
Neglecting p !- 1 we get p = 3
k =7
Now the equation becomes 4

4x2 − 24x + 36 = 0 Hence p = 7 and k = 7 .

4
or x2 − 6x + 9 = 0 148.If the roots of the quadratic equation
Chap 4 Quadratic Equations

^x − a h^x − b h + ^x − b h^x − c h + ^x − c h^x − a h = 0 are 4 6a 4 + ac3 + ab3 − 3a2 bc = 0

equal. Then show that a = b = c.
a ^a3 + c3 + b3 − 3abc = 0


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We have a = 0 or a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc

^x − a h^x − b h + ^x − b h^x − c h + ^x − c h^x − a h = 0 150.Solve for x : 1 = 1+1+1

a+b+x a b x
x2 − ax − bx + ab +

where a + b + x ! 0 and a, b, x ! 0
+ x2 − bx − cx + bc +

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+ x2 − cx − ax + ac = 0 1
We have −1 = 1+1
a+b+x x a b
3x2 − 2ac − 2bx − 2cx + ab + bc + ca = 0
− ^a + b h
For equal roots B2 - 4AC = 0 =b+a
x + ^a + b h x
2 ab
$− 2 ^a + b + c h. − 4 # 3 ^ab + bc + ca h = 0
2
x2 + ^a + b h x + ab = 0
4 ^a + b + c h2 − 12 ^ab + bc + ca h = 0
^x + a h^x + b h = 0
a + b + c − 3 ^ab + bc + ca h = 0
2 2 2
x =− a, x =− b
a + b + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ac − 3ab − 3bc − 3ac = 0
2 2
Hence x =− a, − b
a2 + b2 + c2 − ab − ac − bc = 0
151.Check whether the equation 5x2 − 6x − 2 = 0 has real
62a + 2b + 2c − 2ab − 2ac − 2bc@ = 0
1 2 2 2
2 roots if it has, find them by the method of completing
28 ^a + b − 2ab h + ^b + c − 2bc h + ^c + a − 2ac hB = 0
1 2 2 2 2 2 2 the square. Also verify that roots obtained satisfy the
given equation.
2 8^a − b h + ^b − c h + ^c − a h B = 0
1 2 2 2


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or, ^a − b h2 + ^b − c h2 + ^c − a h2 = 0
We have 5x2 − 6x − 2 = 0
If a ! b ! c
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get
^a - b h 2 0, ^b - c h 2 0, ^c - a h 2 0
2 2 2
a = 5, b = ^− 6h and c = ^− 2h

If ^a - b h2 = 0 & a = b
b2 - 4ac = ^− 6h2 − 4 # 5 # − 2
^a - c h = 0 & b = c
2
= 36 + 40 = 76 2 0

^c - a h2 = 0 & c = a So the equation has real and two distinct roots.
Thus a = b = c Hence Proved 5x2 - 6x = 2

149.If the roots of the quadratic equation Dividing both the sides by 5 we get
^c − ab h x − 2 ^a − bc h x + b − ac = 0 in x are equal
2 2 2 2
x2 - 6 x = 2
then show that either a = 0 or a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc 5 5 5


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x 2 - 2x b 3 l = 2
5 5
We have ^c − ab h x − 2 ^a − bc h x + b − ac = 0
2 2 2 2
Adding square of the half of coefficient of x
Comparing with Ax2 + Bx + C = 0 we get
x 2 − 2x b 3 l + 9 = 2 + 9
2
A = (c − ab), B = (a − bc), C = (b − ac) 2 2 5 25 5 25
If roots are equal, B2 − 4AC = 0
bx - 5 l = 25
3 2 19
82 ^a - bc hB - 4 ^c - ab h^b - ac h = 0
2 2 2 2

4 6a 4 + b2 c2 − 2a2 bc@ − 4 ^b2 c2 − c3 a − ab3 − a2 bc h =0 x - 3 = ! 19

5 5
4 6a 4 + b2 c2 − 2a2 bc − b2 c2 + c3 a + ab3 − a2 bc@ = 0
 Quadratic Equations Chap 4

x = 3 + 19 or 3 - 19
5 5
Verification :
2
5 ;3 + 19 E − 6 ; 3 + 19 E − 2
5 5

= 9 + 6 19 + 19 − c 18 + 6 19 m − 2

5 5

= 28 + 6 19 − 18 + 6 19 − 2

5 5

= 28 + 6 19 − 18 − 6 19 − 10

5

=0

Similarly
2
5 ;3 - 19 E - 6 ; 3 - 19 E - 2 = 0
5 5

Hence verified.