Request a call back

Join NOW to get access to exclusive study material for best results

CBSE Class 10 Answered

Find k:
Asked by | 27 Apr, 2010, 03:23: PM
answered-by-expert Expert Answer

Dear Student,

Let the two zeroes of the given equation be α and .

Now, we know that

α + β= -b/a

=> α + β= -1/6      (since a= 6, b=1 and c=k)

Also,

αβ= c/a

=> αβ= k/6

 

Now,

(α+β)2= α2 + β2 + 2αβ

=> (-1/6)2= 25/36 + 2k/6            (Since sum of squares of zeroes is given to be 25/36)

=> 1/36 = 25/36 + 12k/36

=> 12k = -24

=> k = -2

 

Hence, k = -2.

 

Regards Topperlearning.

Answered by | 27 Apr, 2010, 09:26: PM
CBSE 10 - Maths
Asked by hanugraha | 30 May, 2010, 07:53: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 10 - Maths
Asked by hanugraha | 30 May, 2010, 07:13: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 10 - Maths
Asked by 2806rahul | 30 May, 2010, 09:28: AM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 10 - Maths
Asked by shobhitdc | 29 May, 2010, 04:59: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 10 - Maths
Asked by ROJAAPPA | 29 May, 2010, 12:58: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 10 - Maths
Asked by shobhitdc | 29 May, 2010, 11:59: AM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 10 - Maths
Asked by shobhitdc | 29 May, 2010, 10:52: AM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 10 - Maths
Asked by devanshmudgal | 28 May, 2010, 07:31: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 10 - Maths
Asked by shobhitdc | 28 May, 2010, 01:12: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
CBSE 10 - Maths
Asked by shobhitdc | 28 May, 2010, 01:08: PM
ANSWERED BY EXPERT ANSWERED BY EXPERT
Get Latest Study Material for Academic year 24-25 Click here
×