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Quadratic Equations

Previous Year Board Questions

1 Mark 30-S
Q20. Assertion (A): The quadratic equation \(x^2 + 4x + 5 = 0\) has real roots.
Reason (R): The quadratic equation \(ax^2 + bx + c = 0, a \neq 0\) has real roots if \(b^2 - 4ac \ge 0\).
  • (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 Assertion (A).
  • (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Assertion Check: \(D = b^2 - 4ac = 4^2 - 4(1)(5) = 16 - 20 = -4\).
Since \(D < 0\), roots are not real. Assertion is False.
Reason Check: Condition \(b^2 - 4ac \ge 0\) is correct for real roots. Reason is True.
Answer: (D)
5 Marks 30-S
Q32 (a). The denominator of a fraction is 2 more than the numerator. If 2 is added to both its numerator and denominator, then the sum of the new fraction and the original fraction is \(\frac{46}{35}\). Find the original fraction.
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Q32 (b). At present, Sourav's age is 3 years more than the square of his son Ravi's age. When Ravi grows to his father's present age, Sourav's age would be 6 years less than 13 times the present age of Ravi. Find present ages of Ravi and Sourav.
(a) Let fraction be \(x/(x+2)\).
New fraction: \((x+2)/(x+4)\).
Equation: \(\frac{x}{x+2} + \frac{x+2}{x+4} = \frac{46}{35}\).
By inspection or solving quadratic: \(x=3\).
\(\frac{3}{5} + \frac{5}{7} = \frac{21+25}{35} = \frac{46}{35}\). Correct.
Original Fraction is 3/5.

(b) Let Ravi's age = \(R\), Sourav's age = \(S\).
\(S = R^2 + 3\).
Years to pass: \(S - R\).
Future Sourav Age: \(S + (S-R) = 2S - R\).
Given: \(2S - R = 13R - 6 \Rightarrow 2S = 14R - 6 \Rightarrow S = 7R - 3\).
Equating S: \(R^2 + 3 = 7R - 3 \Rightarrow R^2 - 7R + 6 = 0\).
\((R-6)(R-1) = 0\). \(R=6\) or \(R=1\).
If \(R=1\), \(S=4\) (Unlikely father age 4).
If \(R=6\), \(S=39\).
Ravi: 6 years. Sourav: 39 years.
5 Marks 30-1
Q32. (a) The perimeter of a right triangle is 60 cm and its hypotenuse is 25 cm. Find the lengths of other two sides of the triangle.
OR
Q32. (b)
A train travels a distance of 480 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 8 km/h less, then it would have taken 3 hours more to cover the same distance. Find the speed of the train.
(a) Let sides be \(a, b\). Hypotenuse \(c = 25\). Perimeter \(a + b + 25 = 60 \Rightarrow a + b = 35\).
\(a^2 + b^2 = 25^2 = 625\).
Using \((a + b)^2 = a^2 + b^2 + 2ab\): \(35^2 = 625 + 2ab \Rightarrow 1225 - 625 = 2ab \Rightarrow 2ab = 600 \Rightarrow ab = 300\).
Solving \(x^2 - 35x + 300 = 0\): \((x - 20)(x - 15) = 0\). Sides are 15 cm and 20 cm.

(b) Let usual speed be \(v\) km/h.
\(\frac{480}{v - 8} - \frac{480}{v} = 3\).
\(160 \left(\frac{1}{v - 8} - \frac{1}{v}\right) = 1 \Rightarrow 160 \frac{v - (v - 8)}{v^2 - 8v} = 1\).
\(160(8) = v^2 - 8v \Rightarrow v^2 - 8v - 1280 = 0\).
Factorize: \((v - 40)(v + 32) = 0\). Since speed > 0, \(v = 40\) km/h.
1 Mark 30-2
Q18. The quadratic equation whose roots are 7 and \(\frac{1}{7}\) is :
  • (A) \(7x^2 - 50x + 7 = 0\)
  • (B) \(7x^2 - 50x + 1 = 0\)
  • (C) \(7x^2 + 50x - 7 = 0\)
  • (D) \(7x^2 + 50x - 1 = 0\)
Sum of roots = \(7 + \frac{1}{7} = \frac{49 + 1}{7} = \frac{50}{7}\).
Product of roots = \(7 \times \frac{1}{7} = 1\).
Quadratic equation: \(x^2 - (\text{sum})x + (\text{product}) = 0\).
\(x^2 - \frac{50}{7}x + 1 = 0\). Multiply by 7:
\(7x^2 - 50x + 7 = 0\).
Answer: (A)
5 Marks 30-2
Q35. (a) The numerator of a fraction is 3 less than its denominator. If 2 is added to both numerator and denominator, then the sum of the new fraction and the original fraction is \(1\frac{9}{20}\). Find the original fraction.
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Q35. (b) A train travelling at a uniform speed for 360 km would have taken 48 minutes less to travel the same distance if its speed were 5 km/h more. Find the original speed of the train.
(a) Let denominator = \(x\), numerator = \(x - 3\).
Original fraction = \(\frac{x-3}{x}\).
New fraction = \(\frac{x-3+2}{x+2} = \frac{x-1}{x+2}\).
Sum: \(\frac{x-3}{x} + \frac{x-1}{x+2} = \frac{29}{20}\).
Cross-multiplying and solving:
\(20[(x-3)(x+2) + x(x-1)] = 29x(x+2)\).
\(20[x^2 - x - 6 + x^2 - x] = 29x^2 + 58x\).
\(40x^2 - 40x - 120 = 29x^2 + 58x\).
\(11x^2 - 98x - 120 = 0\).
Solving: \(x = 10\) (valid), \(x = -\frac{12}{11}\) (rejected).
Original fraction = \(\frac{7}{10}\).

(b) Let original speed = \(v\) km/h.
Time at speed \(v\): \(\frac{360}{v}\) hours.
Time at speed \(v+5\): \(\frac{360}{v+5}\) hours.
Difference = 48 min = \(\frac{48}{60} = \frac{4}{5}\) hours.
\(\frac{360}{v} - \frac{360}{v+5} = \frac{4}{5}\).
\(360 \times 5 \times \frac{5}{v(v+5)} = \frac{4}{5}\).
\(\frac{1800}{v(v+5)} = \frac{4}{5} \Rightarrow 9000 = 4v(v+5)\).
\(v^2 + 5v - 2250 = 0\).
\((v + 50)(v - 45) = 0 \Rightarrow v = 45\) km/h.
Original speed = 45 km/h.
1 Mark 30-3
Q17. If \(\frac{x}{12} - \frac{3}{x} = 0\) then the values of x are:
  • (A) \(\pm 6\)
  • (B) \(\pm 4\)
  • (C) \(\pm 12\)
  • (D) \(\pm 3\)
\(\frac{x}{12} = \frac{3}{x} \Rightarrow x^2 = 36 \Rightarrow x = \pm 6\).
Answer: (A)
2 Marks 30-3
Q22. (a) Find the value(s) of 'k' so that the quadratic equation \(4x^2 + kx + 1 = 0\) has real and equal roots.
For real and equal roots, \(D = 0\).
\(b^2 - 4ac = 0 \Rightarrow k^2 - 4(4)(1) = 0\).
\(k^2 = 16 \Rightarrow k = \pm 4\).
4 Marks 30-3 (Case Study)
Q38. 30-3-Q38 Case Study - 3: A garden designer is planning a rectangular lawn that is to be surrounded by a uniform walkway. Dimensions of the lawn itself are 12 metres by 10 metres. Total area of lawn and walkway is 360 sq m. (i) Formulate the quadratic equation representing the total area.
(ii) (a) Solve the quadratic equation to find the width of the walkway 'x'.
OR
(b) If the cost of paving... calculate area of walkway.
(iii) Find the perimeter of the lawn.
Let width of walkway be \(x\).
Total Length \(= 12 + 2x\), Total Width \(= 10 + 2x\).
(i) Area: \((12 + 2x)(10 + 2x) = 360\).
\(120 + 24x + 20x + 4x^2 = 360 \Rightarrow 4x^2 + 44x - 240 = 0 \Rightarrow x^2 + 11x - 60 = 0\).
(ii)(a) \(x^2 + 15x - 4x - 60 = 0 \Rightarrow (x + 15)(x - 4) = 0\).
\(x = 4\) (Since width cannot be negative). Width is 4 m.
(ii)(b) Area of walkway = Total Area - Area of Lawn = \(360 - (12 \times 10) = 240\) sq m.
(iii) Perimeter of lawn = \(2(l + b) = 2(12 + 10) = 44\) m.
1 Mark 30-4
Q12. The value of 'a' for which \(ax^2 + x + a = 0\) has equal and positive roots is :
  • (a) 2
  • (b) \(-2\)
  • (c) \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • (d) \(-\frac{1}{2}\)
Equal roots \(\Rightarrow\) \( D = 0 \Rightarrow 1^2 - 4(a)(a) = 0 \Rightarrow 4a^2 = 1 \Rightarrow a = \pm 1/2\).
Sum of roots \(\alpha+\beta = -1/a\). For positive roots, sum must be positive.
So \(-1/a > 0 \Rightarrow a\) must be negative.
Hence \(a = -1/2\).
Answer: (d)
5 Marks 30-4
Q35. (A) The sides of a right triangle are such that the longest side is 4 m more than the shortest side and the third side is 2 m less than the longest side. Find the length of each side of the triangle. Also, find the difference between the numerical values of the area and the perimeter of the given triangle.
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Q35. (B) Express the equation \(\frac{x-2}{x-3} + \frac{x-4}{x-5} = \frac{10}{3} ; (x \neq 3, 5)\) as a quadratic equation in standard form. Hence, find the roots of the equation so formed.
(A): Shortest \(x\), Longest \(x+4\), Third \(x+2\).
\(x^2 + (x+2)^2 = (x+4)^2 \Rightarrow x^2 - 4x - 12 = 0\).
\((x-6)(x+2)=0 \Rightarrow x=6\).
Sides: 6, 8, 10. Area = 24. Perimeter = 24. Diff = 0.

(B): Simplify to \(2x^2 - 19x + 42 = 0\).
Roots \(x = 6, x = 3.5\).
1 Mark 30-5
Q13. Which of the following is a Quadratic Equation?
  • (A) \((x + 1/x)^2 = 2\)
  • (B) \((x - \sqrt{x})^2 + 2x\sqrt{x} = 0\)
  • (C) \((x + 1)^3 = (1 - x)^3\)
  • (D) \((\sqrt{x} + 1)^2 = x^2\)
(A) becomes \(x^4 + ...\) (Biquadratic).
(B) expands to \(x^2 + x - 2x\sqrt{x} + 2x\sqrt{x} = 0 \Rightarrow x^2 + x = 0\). This is Quadratic.
(D) has \(\sqrt{x}\) term upon expansion.
Correct Option: (B)
1 Mark 30-5
Q14. If the quadratic equation \(x^2 + bx + b = 0\) has distinct real roots, then \(b\) can be:
  • (A) 0
  • (B) 4
  • (C) 3
  • (D) -3
\(D > 0 \Rightarrow b^2 - 4(1)(b) > 0 \Rightarrow b(b - 4) > 0\).
\(b\) must be \(< 0\) or \(> 4\).
0, 4, 3 are not valid. -3 satisfies \(b < 0\).
Correct Option: (D)
5 Marks 30-5
Q35 (a). A 2-digit number is seven times the sum of its digits and two (2) more than 5 times the product of its digits. Find the number.
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Q35 (b). Find the value(s) of p for which the quadratic equation given as \((p + 4)x^2 - (p + 1)x + 1 = 0\) has real and equal roots. Also, find the roots of the equation(s) so obtained.
(a): Num \(10x + y\). \(10x + y = 7(x + y) \Rightarrow x = 2y\).
\(10x + y = 5xy + 2 \Rightarrow 21y = 10y^2 + 2\). \(10y^2 - 21y + 2 = 0\).
\(y = 2\) or \(0.1\). \(y = 2 \Rightarrow x = 4\). Number: 42.

(b): \(D = 0 \Rightarrow (p+1)^2 - 4(p+4) = 0 \Rightarrow p^2 - 2p - 15 = 0\).
\((p-5)(p+3) = 0 \Rightarrow p = 5\) or \(-3\).
If \(p = 5 \Rightarrow x = 1/3\). If \(p = -3 \Rightarrow x = -1\).
1 Mark 30-6
Q12. Which of the following equations does not have a real root?
  • (A) \(x^2 = 0\)
  • (B) \(2x - 1 = 3\)
  • (C) \(x^2 + 1 = 0\)
  • (D) \(x^3 + x^2 = 0\)
(A) \(x^2 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 0\) (Real)
(B) \(2x = 4 \Rightarrow x = 2\) (Real)
(C) \(x^2 = -1\) (Square of a real number cannot be negative, no real roots)
(D) \(x^2(x+1) = 0 \Rightarrow x = 0, -1\) (Real)
Correct Option: (C)
5 Marks 30-6
Q35 (a). There is a circular park of 2025-30-6-QuestionNumber35a.png diameter 65 m as shown in the following figure, where AB is a diameter. An entry gate is to be constructed at a point P on the boundary of the park such that distance of P from A is 35 m more than the distance of P from B. Find distance of point P from A and B respectively.
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Q35 (b). Find the smallest value of \(p\) for which the quadratic equation \(x^2 - 2(p+1)x + p^2 = 0\) has real roots. Hence, find the roots of the equation so obtained.
Solution Q35 (a):
Let distance \(BP = x\) meters.
Then distance \(AP = x + 35\) meters.
Since AB is a diameter, angle \(\angle APB = 90°\) (Angle in a semicircle).
By Pythagoras Theorem in \(\Delta APB\):
\(AP^2 + BP^2 = AB^2\)
\((x+35)^2 + x^2 = (65)^2\)
\(x^2 + 70x + 1225 + x^2 = 4225\)
\(2x^2 + 70x - 3000 = 0\)
\(x^2 + 35x - 1500 = 0\)
Factorizing: \((x + 60)(x - 25) = 0\)
Since distance cannot be negative, \(x = 25\).
\(BP = 25\) m, \(AP = 25 + 35 = 60\) m.
Answer: Distance from A is 60m, Distance from B is 25m.

Solution Q35 (b):
For real roots, Discriminant \(D \ge 0\).
\([-2(p+1)]^2 - 4(1)(p^2) \ge 0\)
\(4(p^2 + 2p + 1) - 4p^2 \ge 0\)
\(8p + 4 \ge 0 \Rightarrow p \ge -0.5\)
The smallest value is \(p = -0.5\).

Substitute \(p = -0.5\) in the equation:
\(x^2 - x + 0.25 = 0\)
\((x - 0.5)^2 = 0\)
\(x = 0.5, 0.5\)
Answer: Smallest \(p = -0.5\); Roots are \(0.5, 0.5\).
2 Marks Set 1 · Q12
Find the LCM and HCF of 6 and 20 by the prime factorization method.
\( 6 = 2 \times 3 \)
\( 20 = 2^2 \times 5 \)

HCF = \( 2 \) (lowest power of common factors)
LCM = \( 2^2 \times 3 \times 5 = 60 \)
3 Marks Set 3 · Q18
Prove that \( 5 - \sqrt{3} \) is irrational, given that \( \sqrt{3} \) is irrational.
Assume \( 5 - \sqrt{3} \) is rational, say \( = r \).
Then \( \sqrt{3} = 5 - r \), which is rational (difference of two rationals).

Contradiction: \( \sqrt{3} \) is given to be irrational.
? \( 5 - \sqrt{3} \) is irrational. ?
2 Marks Term 1 · Q1
Explain why \( 7 \times 11 \times 13 + 13 \) is a composite number.
\( 7 \times 11 \times 13 + 13 = 13(7 \times 11 + 1) = 13 \times 78 \)

Since it has factors other than 1 and itself, it is composite.