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Real Number and Polynomials

The document contains 5 questions related to real numbers and polynomials. It includes questions about finding the greatest number divisible by given numbers, finding the greater number of cartons in stacks of equal height, finding an unknown number given the HCF and LCM of two numbers, proving a statement about irrational numbers, and showing a property of positive odd integers.

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Real Number and Polynomials

The document contains 5 questions related to real numbers and polynomials. It includes questions about finding the greatest number divisible by given numbers, finding the greater number of cartons in stacks of equal height, finding an unknown number given the HCF and LCM of two numbers, proving a statement about irrational numbers, and showing a property of positive odd integers.

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REAL NUMBERS

1 Find the greatest number of 6 digits exactly divisible by 24, 15 and 36.
Ans. The greater number of 6 digits is 999999.
LCM of 24, 15, and 36 is 360.

Q.2 144 cartons of coke can and 90 cartons of Pepsi can are to be stacked in a canteen. If each
stack is of the same height and is to contain cartons of the same drink. What would be the greater
number of cartons each stack would have?

Q.3 Given that HCF of two numbers is 23 and their LCM is 1449. If one of the numbers is 161, find
the other.

Q.4 Prove that in is not a rational number, if n is not perfect square.


Ans.

Q.5 Show that every positive odd integer is of the form (4q + 1) or (4q + 3) for some integer q.

POLYNOMIALS
Question: (2x-6) Solve this polynomial for the value of x (2 marks)

Answer: - Let us assume the equation to be zero.

2x-6=0

Eventually, if the RHS is zero then the LHS value will shift to RHS and will change the sign

2x=6

x=6/2

x=3

Hence the equation is solved using basic arithmetic operations

Question: If the sum of zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 3x2 – kx + 6 is 3, then find
the value of k. (CBSE 2012)

Solution: Here a = 3, b = -k, c = 6


Sum of the zeroes, (α + β) = −ba = 3 …. (given)
⇒ −(−k)3 = 3
⇒k=9

Question: If the sum of the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = (k2 – 14) x2 – 2x – 12 is 1,
then find the value of k. (CBSE 2017 D)

Solution: p(x) = (k2 – 14) x2 – 2x – 12


Here a = k2 – 14, b = -2, c = -12
Sum of the zeroes, (α + β) = 1 …[Given]
⇒ −b/a = 1
⇒ −(−2) / k2−14 = 1
⇒ k2 – 14 = 2
⇒ k2 = 16
⇒ k = ±4

Question: If α and β are the zeroes of a polynomial such that α + β = -6 and αβ = 5,


then find the polynomial. (CBSE2016 D)

Solution: Quadratic polynomial is x2 – Sx + P = 0


⇒ x2 – (-6)x + 5 = 0
⇒ x2 + 6x + 5 = 0

Question: Find the condition that zeroes of polynomial p(x) = ax2 + bx + c are
reciprocal of each other. (CBSE 2017 OD)

Solution: Let α and 1/α be the zeroes of P(x).


P(a) = ax2 + bx + c …(given)
Product of zeroes = c/a
⇒ α × 1α = c/a
⇒ 1 = c/a
⇒ a = c (Required condition)
Coefficient of x2 = Constant term

Question: If the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + px + q are double in value to the


zeroes of 2x2 – 5x – 3, find the value of p and q (CBSE 2012)

Solution: We have, 2x2 – 5x – 3 = 0


= 2x2 – 6x + x – 3
= 2x(x – 3) + 1(x – 3)
= (x – 3) (2x + 1)
Zeroes are:
x – 3 = 0 or 2x + 1 = 0
⇒ x = 3 or x = −1/2
Since the zeroes of required polynomial is double of given polynomial.
Zeroes of the required polynomial are:
3 × 2, (−1/2 × 2), i.e., 6, -1
Sum of zeroes, S = 6 + (-1) = 5
Product of zeroes, P = 6 × (-1) = -6
Quadratic polynomial is x2 – Sx + P
⇒ x2 – 5x – 6 …(i)
Comparing (i) with x2 + px + q
p = -5, q = -6

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