RS Aggarwal Solutions Chapter 10 Quadratic Equation Exercise 10D Class 10 Maths

Chapter Name

RS Aggarwal Chapter 10 Quadratic Equation

Book Name

RS Aggarwal Mathematics for Class 10

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  • Exercise 10A
  • Exercise 10B
  • Exercise 10C
  • Exercise 10E
  • Exercise 10F

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Exercise 10D Solutions

1. Find the nature of the roots of the following quadratic equations:

(i) 2x2 – 8x + 5 = 0

(ii) 3x2 - 2√6x + 2 = 0

(iii) 5x2 – 4x + 1 = 0

(iv) 5x(x – 2) + 6 = 0

(iv) 5x(x – 2) + 6 = 0

(v) 12x2 + 4√15 + 5 = 0

(vi) x2 – x + 2 = 0

Solution

(i) The given equation is 2x2 – 8x + 5 = 0

This is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a = 2, b = - 8 and c = 5.

∴ Discriminant, D = b2 – 4ac = (-8)2 – 4 × 2 × 5 = 64 – 40

= 24 > 0

Hence, the given equation has real and unequal roots.

(ii) The given equation is 3x2 - 2√6x + 2 = 0

This is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a = 3, b = -2√6 and c = 2

∴ Discriminant, D = b2 – 4ac

= (-2√6)2 – 4 × 3 × 2

= 24 – 24

= 0

Hence, the given equation has real and equal roots.

(iii) The given equation is 5x2 – 4x + 51 = 0.

This is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a = 5, b = - 4 and c = 1.

∴ Discriminant,

D = b2 – 4ac

= (-4)2 – 4 × 5 × 1’

= 16 – 20

= - 4 < 0

Hence, the given equation has no real roots.

(iv) The given equation is

5x(x – 2) + 6 = 0

⇒ 5x2 – 10x + 6 = 0

This is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a = 5, b = - 10 and c = 6.

∴ Discriminant. D = b2 – 4ac

= (-10)2 – 4 × 5 × 6

= 100 – 120

= -20 < 0

Hence, the given equation has no real roots.

(v) 

(vi) The given equation is x2 – 2x + 2 = 0

This is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a = 1, b = - 1 and c = 2.

∴ Discriminant, D = b2 – 4ac = {(-1)2 – 4 × 1 × 2}

= 1 – 8

= -7 < 0

Hence, the given equation has no real roots.


2. If a and b are distinct real numbers, show that the quadratic equations 2(a2 + b2)x2 + 2(a + b)x + 1 = 0. has no real roots.

Solution

The given equation is 2(a2 + b2)x2 + 2(a + b)x + 1 = 0.

∴ D = [2(a + b)]2 – 4 × 2(a2 + b2) × 1

= 4(a2 + 2ab + b2) – 8(a2 + b2)

= 4a2 + 8ab + 4b2 – 8a2 – 8b2

= -4a2 + 8ab – 4b2

= -4(a2 – 2ab + b2)

= -4(a – b)2 < 0

Hence, the given equation has no real roots.


3. Show that the roots of the equation x2 + px – q2 = 0 are real for all real values of p and q.

Solution

x2 + px – q2 = 0

Here,

a = 1, b = p and c = - q2

Discriminant D is given by:

D = (b2 – 4ac)

= p2 - 4 × 1 × (-q)2

= (p2 + 4q2) > 0

D > 0 for all real values of p and q.

Thus, the roots of the equation are real.


4. For what values of k are the roots of the quadratic equation 3x2 + 2kx + 27 = 0 real and equal ?

Solution

3x2 + 2kx + 27 = 0

Here,

a = 3, b = 2k and c = 27

It is given that the roots of the equation are real and equal; therefore, we have:

D = 0

⇒ (2k)2 – 4 × 3 × 27 = 0

⇒ 4k2 – 324 = 0

⇒ 4k2 = 324

⇒ k2 = 81

⇒ k2 = ± 9

∴ k = 9 or k = -9


5. For what value of k are the roots of the quadratic equation kx(x - 2√5) + 10 = 0 real and equal.

Solution

The given equation is

kx(x - 2√5) + 10 = 0

⇒ kx2 - 2√5kx + 10 = 0

This is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a = k, b = -2√5k and c = 10.

∴ D = b2 – 4ac

= (-2√5k)2 – 4 × k × 10

= 20k2 – 40k

The given equation will have real and equal roots if D = 0.

∴ 20k2 – 40k = 0

⇒ 20k(k – 2) = 0

⇒ k = 0 or k – 2 = 0

⇒ k = 0 or k = 2

But, for k = 0, we get 10 = 0, which is not true

Hence, 2 is the required value of k.


6. For what values of p are the roots of the equation 4x2 + px + 3 = 0. real and equal?

Solution

The given equation is 4x2 + px + 3 = 0

This is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a = 4, b = p and c = 3.

∴ D = b2 – 4ac

= p2 – 4 × 4 × 3

= p2 – 48

The given equation will have real and equal roots if D = 0.

∴ p – 48 = 0

⇒ p2 = 48

Hence, 4√3 and -4√3 are the required values of p.


7. Find the nonzero value of k for which the roots of the quadratic equation 9x2 – 3kx + k = 0.

Solution

The given equation is 9x2 – 3kx + k = 0.

This is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a = 9, b = - 3k and c = k.

∴ D = b2 – 4ac

= (-3k)2 – 4 × 9 × k

= 9k2 – 36k

The given equation will have real and equal roots is D = 0.

∴ 9k2 – 36k = 0

⇒ 9k(k – 4) = 0

⇒ k = 0 or k – 4 = 0

⇒ k = 0 or k = 4

But, k ≠ 0 (Given)

Hence, the required values of k is 4.


8Find the values of k for which the quadratic equation (3k + 1)x2 + 2(k + 1)x + 1 = 0. has real and equal roots.

Solution

The given equation is (3k + 1)x2 + 2(k + 1)x + 1 = 0.

This is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a = 3k + 1, b = 2(k + 1) and c = 1.

∴ D = b2 – 4ac

= [2(k + 1)]2 – 4 × (3k + 1) × 1

= 4(k2 + 2k + 1) – 4(3k +1)

= 4k2 + 8k + 4 – 12k – 4

= 4k2 – 4k

The given equation will have real and equal roots if D = 0.

∴ 4k2 – 4k = 0

⇒ 4k(k – 1) = 0

⇒ k = 0 or k – 1 = 0

⇒ k = 0 or k = 1

Hence, 0 and 1 are the required values of k.


9. Find the value of p for which the quadratic equation (2p + 1)x2 – (7p + 2)x + (7p – 3) = 0. has real and equal roots.

Solution

The given equation is (2p + 1)x2 – (7p + 2)x + (7p – 3) = 0

This is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a = 2p + 1, b = -(7p + 2) and c = 7p – 3

∴ D = b2 – 4ac

= -[-(7p + 2)]2 – 4 × (2p + 1) × (7p – 3)

= (49p2 + 28p + 4) - 4(14p2 + p – 3)

= 49p2 + 28p + 4 – 56p2 – 4p + 12

= -7p2 + 24p + 16

The given equation will have real and equal roots if D = 0.

∴ -7p2 + 24p + 16 = 0

⇒ 7p2 – 24p – 16 = 0

⇒ 7p2 – 28p + 4p – 16 = 0

⇒ 7p(p – 4) + 4(p – 4) = 0

⇒ (p – 4)(7p + 4) = 0

⇒ p – 4 = 0 or 7p + 4 = 0

⇒ p = 4 or p = -(4/7)

Hence, 4 and –(4/7) are the required values of p.


10. Find the values of p for which the quadratic equation (p + 1)x2 – 6(p + 1)x + 3(x + 9) = 0., p ≠ - 1has equal roots. hence, find the roots of the equation.

Solution

The given equation is (p + 1)x2 – 6(p + 1)x + 3(p + 9) = 0

This is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a = p + 1, b = -6(p + 1) and c = 3(p + 9).

∴ D = b2 – 4ac

= [-6(p+ 1)]2 – 4 × (p + 1) × 3(p + 9)

= 12(p + 1)[3(p + 1) – (p + 9)]

= 12(p + 1)(2p – 6)

The given equation will have real and equal roots if D = 0.

∴ 12(p + 1)(2p – 6) = 0

⇒ p + 1 = 0 or 2p – 6 = 0

⇒ p = -1 or p = 3

But, p ≠ -1 (Given)

Thus, the value of p is 3

Putting p = 3, the given equation becomes 4x2 – 24x + 36 = 0

4x2 – 24x + 36 = 0

⇒ 4(x2 – 6x + 9) = 0

⇒ (x – 3)2 = 0

⇒ x – 3 = 0

⇒ x = 3

Hence, 3 is the repeated root of this equation.


11. If – 5 is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2 + px – 15 = 0. and the quadratic equation p(x2 + x) + k = 0 has equal

Solution

It is given that -5 is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2 + px - 15 = 0.

∴ 2(-5)2 + p × (-5) – 15 = 0

⇒ - 5p + 35 = 0

⇒ p = 7

The roots of the equation px2 + px + k = 0 = 0 are equal.

∴ D = 0

⇒ p2 – 4pk = 0

⇒ (7)2 – 4 × 7 × k = 0

⇒ 49 – 28k = 0

⇒ k = 49/28 = 7/4

Thus, the value of k is 7/4.


12. If 3 is a root of the quadratic equation x2 – x + k = 0., find the value of p so that the roots of the equation x2 + 2kx + (k2 + 2k + p) = 0 are equal.

Solution

It is given that 3 is a root of the quadratic equation x2 – x + k = 0

∴ (3)2 – 3 + k = 0

⇒ k + 6 = 0

⇒ k = - 6

The roots of the equation x2 + 2kx + (k2 + 2k + p) = 0 are equal.

∴ D = 0

⇒ (2k)2 – 4 × 1 × (k2 + 2k + p) = 0

⇒ 4k2 – 4k2 – 8k – 4p = 0

⇒ - 8k – 4p = 0

⇒ p = 8k/-4 = - 2k

⇒ p = 8k/-4 = -2k

⇒ p = -2 × (-6) = 12

Hence, the value of p is 12.


13. If -4 is a root of the equation x2 + 2x + 4p = 0. find the value of k for the which the quadratic equation x2 + px(1 + 3k) + 7(3 + 2k) = 0 has real roots.

Solution

It is given that -4 is a root of the quadratic equation x2 + 2x + 4op = 0

∴ (-4)2 + 2 × (-4) + 4p = 0

⇒ 16 – 8 + 4p = 0

⇒ 4p + 8 = 0

⇒ p = - 2

The equation x2 + px(1 + 3k) + 7(3 + 2k) = 0 has real roots.

∴ D = 0

⇒ [p(1 + 3k)]2 – 4 × 1 × 7(3 + 2k) = 0

⇒ [-2(1 + 3k)]2 – 28(3 + 2k) = 0

⇒ 4(1 + 6k + 9k2) – 28(3 + 2k) = 0

⇒ 4(1 + 6k + 9k2 – 21 – 14k) = 0

⇒ 9k2 – 8k – 20 = 0

⇒ 9k2 – 18k + 10k – 20 = 0

⇒ 9k(k – 2) + 10(k – 2) = 0

⇒ (k – 2)(9k + 10) = 0

⇒ k – 2 = 0 or 9k + 10 = 0

⇒ k = 2 or k = -(10/9)

Hence, the required value of k is 2 or –(10/9).


14. If the quadratic equation (1 + 4m2)x2/ + 2mcx + (c2 – a2) = 0 has equal roots, prove that c2 = a2 (1 + m2).

Solution

Given:

(1 + m2)x2 + 2mcx + (c2 – a2) = 0

Here,

a = (1 + m2), b = 2mc and c = (c2 – a2)

It is given that the roots of the equation are equal; therefore, we have:

D = 0

⇒ (b2 – 4ac) = 0

⇒ (2mc)2 – 4 × (1 + m2) × (c2 – a2) = 0

⇒ 4m2c2 – 4(c2 – a2 + m2c2 - m2a2) = 0

⇒ 4m2c2 – 4c2 + 4a2 – 4m2c2 + 4m2a2 = 0

⇒ - 4c2 + 4a2 + 4m2a2 =0

⇒ a2 + m2a2 = c2

⇒ a2(1 + m2) = c2

⇒ c2 = a2(1 + m2)

Hence proved.


15. If the roots of the quadratic equation (c2 – ab)x2 – 2(a2 – bc)x + (b2 – ac) = 0 are real and equal, show that either a = 0 or (a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc)

Solution

Given:

(c2 – ab)x2 – 2(a2 – bc)x + (b2 – ac) = 0

Here,

a = (c2 – ab), b = - 2(a2 – bc), c = (b2 – ac)

It is given that the roots of the equation are real and equal; therefore, we have:

D = 0

⇒ (b2 – 4ac) = 0

⇒ {-2(a2 – bc)}2 – 4 × (c2 – ab) × (b2 – ac) = 0

⇒ 4(a4 – 2a2bc + b2c2) – 4(b2c2 – ac3 – ab3 + a2bc) = 0

⇒ a4 – 2a2bc + b2c2 – b2c2 + ac3 + ab3 – a2bc = 0

⇒ a4 – 3a2bc + ac3 + ab3 = 0

⇒ a(a3 – 3abc + c3 + b3) = 0

Now,

a = 0 or a3 – 3abc + c3 + b3 = 0

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


16. Find the value of p for which the quadratic equation 2x2 + px + 8 = 0 has real roots.

Solution

Given:

2x2 + px + 8 = 0 

Here,

a = 2, b = p and c = 8

Discriminant D is given by

D = (b2 – 4ac)

= p2 – 4 × 2 × 8

= (p2 – 64)

If D ≥ 0, the roots of the equation will be real

⇒ (p2 – 64) ≥ 0

⇒ (p + 8)(p – 8) ≥ 0

⇒ p ≥ 8 and p ≤ - 8

Thus, the roots of the equation are real for p ≥ 8 and p ≤ -8.


17. Find the value of a for which the equation (α – 12)x2 + 2(α – 12)x + 2 = 0 has equal roots.

Solution

(α – 12)x2 + 2(α – 12x + 2 = 0

Here,

a = (α – 12), b = 2(α – 12) and c = 2

It is given that the roots of the equation are equal; therefore, we have

D = 0

⇒ (b2 – 4ac) = 0

⇒ {2(α – 12)}2 – 4 × (α – 12) × 2 = 0

⇒ 4(α2 - 24α + 144) - 8α + 96 = 0

⇒ 4α2 - 96α + 576 - 8α + 96 = 0

⇒ 4α2 - 104α + 672 = 0

⇒ α2 - 26α + 168 = 0

⇒ α2 - 14α - 12α + 168 = 0

⇒ α(α – 14) – 12(α – 14) = 0

⇒ (α – 14)(α – 12) = 0

∴ α = 14 or α = 12

If the value of α is 12, the given equation becomes non-quadratic.

Therefore, the value of α will be 14 for the equation to have equal roots.


18. Find the value of k for which the roots of 9x2 + 8kx + 16 = 0 are real and equal

Solution

Given:

9x2 + 8kx + 16 = 0

Here,

a = 9, b = 8k and c = 16

It is given that the roots of the equation are real and equal; therefore, we have:

D = 0

⇒ (b2 – 4ac) = 0

⇒ (8k)2 – 4 × 9 × 16 = 0

⇒ 64k2 – 576 = 0

⇒ 64k2 = 576

⇒ k2 = 9

⇒ k = ± 3

∴ k = 3 or k = -3


19. Find the values of k for which the given quadratic equation has real and distinct roots:

(i) kx2 + 6x + 1 = 0.

(ii) x2 – kx + 9 = 0

(iii) 9x2 + 3kx + 4 = 0

(iv) 5x2 – kx + 1 = 0

Solution

(i) The given equation is kx2 + 6x + 1 = 0.

∴ D = 62 – 4 × k × 1 = 36 – 4k

The given equation has real and distinct roots if D > 0.

∴ 36 – 4k > 0

⇒ 4k < 36

⇒ k < 9

(ii) The given equation is x2 – kx + 9 = 0

∴ D = (-k)2 – 4 × 1 × 9

= k2 – 36

The given equation has real and distinct roots if D > 0

∴ k2 – 36 > 0

⇒ (k – 6)(k + 6) > 0

⇒ k < -6 or k > 6

(iii) the given equation is 9x2 + 3kx + 4 = 0

∴ D = (3k)2 – 4 × 9 × 4

= 9k2 – 144

The given equation has real and distinct roots if D > 0.

∴ 9k2 – 144 > 0

⇒ 9(k2 – 16) > 0

⇒ (k – 4)(k + 4) > 0

⇒ k < - 4 or k > 4

(iv) The given equation is 5x2 – kx + 1 = 0.

∴ D = (-k)2 – 4 × 5 × 1

= k2 – 20

The given equation has real and distinct roots if D > 0.

∴ k2 – 20 > 0

⇒ k2 - (2√5)2 > 0

⇒ (k - 2√5)(k + 2√5) > 0

⇒ k = -2√5 or k > 2√5


20. If a and b are real and a ≠ b then show that the roots of the equation

(a – b)x2 + 5(a + b)x – 2(a – b) = 0 are equal and unequal.

Solution

The given equation is (a – b)x2 + 5(a + b)x – 2(a – b) = 0.

∴ D = [5(a + b)]2 – 4 × (a – b) × [-2(a – b)]

= 25(a + b)2 + 8(a – b)2

Since a and b are real and a ≠ b, so (a – b)2 > 0 and (a + b)2 > 0

∴ 8(a – b)2 > 0 ...(1) (Product of two positive numbers is always positive)

Also, 25(a + b)2 > 0 ...(2) (Product of two positive numbers is always positive)

Adding (1) and (2), we get

25(a + b)2 + 8(a – b)2 > 0 (Sum of two positive numbers is always positive)

 ⇒ D > 0

Hence, the roots of the given equation are real and unequal.


21. If the roots of the equation (a2 + b2)x2 – 2(ac + bd)x = (c2 + d2) = 0 are equal, prove that a/b = c/d.

Solution

It is given that the roots of the equation (a2 + b2)x2 - 2(ac + bd)x + (c2 + d2) = 0 are equal.

∴ D = 0

⇒ [-2(ac + bd)]2 – 4(a2 + b2)(c2 + d2) = 0

⇒ 4(a2c2 + b2d2 + 2abcd) – 4(a2c2 + a2d2 + b2c2 + b2d2) = 0

⇒ 4(a2c2 + b2d2 + 2abcd – a2c2 – a2d2 – b2c2 – b2d2) = 0

⇒ (-a2d2 + 2abcd – b2c2) = 0

⇒ -(a2d2 – 2abcd + b2c2) = 0

⇒ (ad – bc)2 = 0

⇒ ad – bc = 0

⇒ ad = bc

⇒ a/b = c/d

Hence proved.


22. If the roots of the equations ax2 + 2bx + c = 0 and bax2 - 2√acx + b = 0 are simultaneously real then prove that b2 = ac

Solution

It is given that the roots of the equation ax2 + 2bx + c = 0 are real.

∴ D1 = (2b)2 – 4 × a × c ≥ 0

⇒ 4(b2 – ac) ≥ 0

⇒ b2 – ac ≥ 0  ....(1)

⇒ 4(ac – b2) ≥ 0

⇒ - 4(b2 – ac) ≥ 0

⇒ b2 – ac ≥ 0 ...(2)

The roots of he given equations are simultaneously real if (1) and (2) holds true together.

this is possible if

b2 – ac = 0

⇒ b2 = ac

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