Let the equation x(x + 2)(12 - k) = 2 have equal roots. Then the distance of the point (k, frack2) from the line 3x + 4y + 5 = 0 is

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### Related Formula For a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0 to have equal roots, its discriminant must be zero: D = b^2 - 4ac = 0 Perpendicular distance of point (x_0, y_0) from line Ax + By + C = 0 is: d = frac|Ax_0 + By_0 + C|sqrtA^2 + B^2 ### Core Logic Let's expand the given equation: (x^2 + 2x)(12 - k) = 2 Let lambda = 12-k. The quadratic equation is: lambda x^2 + 2lambda x - 2 = 0 quad (lambda neq 0) ### Step 1: Finding k Set the discriminant to zero: D = (2lambda)^2 - 4(lambda)(-2) = 0 4lambda^2 + 8lambda = 0 implies 4lambda(lambda + 2) = 0 Since lambda neq 0 (otherwise it is not quadratic and has no roots): lambda = -2 Thus: 12 - k = -2 implies k = 14 ### Step 2: Calculating perpendicular distance The point of interest is: (k, frack2) = (14, 7) Distance from the line 3x + 4y + 5 = 0: d = frac|3(14) + 4(7) + 5|sqrt3^2 + 4^2 = frac|42 + 28 + 5|5 = frac755 = 15 ### Pattern Recognition In quadratic equation analysis, substitution of variable coefficients with parameter lambda keeps calculations clean and helps identify constraints such as lambda neq 0 at early stages. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Quadratic Equations Class 10 Mathematics: Coordinate Geometry

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Q65 jee_main_2025_28_jan_morning Equations Involving Modulus
The sum, of the squares of all the roots of the equation x^2 + |2x - 3| - 4 = 0, is: (1) 3(3 - sqrt2) (2) 6(3 - sqrt2) (3) 6(2 - sqrt2) (4) 3(2 - sqrt2)
  • A. 3(3 - sqrt2)
  • B. 6(3 - sqrt2)
  • C. 6(2 - sqrt2)
  • D. 3(2 - sqrt2)

Solution

### Related Formula Modulus definition rule: |x| = begincases x, & x ge 0 \\ -x, & x < 0 endcases ### Core Logic Analyze the roots by splitting into cases around the critical threshold x = frac32: **Case I:** x ge frac32 x^2 + 2x - 3 - 4 = 0 implies x^2 + 2x - 7 = 0 implies x = 2sqrt2 - 1 (We select the positive root since 2sqrt2-1 ge 1.5). ### Step 1: Evaluating the alternate domain branch **Case II:** x < frac32 x^2 - (2x - 3) - 4 = 0 implies x^2 - 2x - 1 = 0 implies x = 1 - sqrt2 (We select 1-sqrt2 since it satisfies the inequality constraint). ### Step 2: Summing the Squares of the Roots textSum of Squares = (2sqrt2 - 1)^2 + (1 - sqrt2)^2 = (8 - 4sqrt2 + 1) + (1 - 2sqrt2 + 2) = 12 - 6sqrt2 = 6(2 - sqrt2) ### Pattern Recognition Always validate absolute root values against their domain restrictions to avoid including phantom solutions. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Quadratic Equations
Q53 jee_main_2025_03_april_morning Newton's Theorem on Roots
Let alpha and beta be the roots of x^2 + sqrt3x - 16 = 0 [cite: 533], and gamma and delta be the roots of x^2 + 3x - 1 = 0[cite: 534]. If P_n = alpha^n + beta^n and Q_n = gamma^n + delta^n [cite: 534], then fracP_25 + sqrt3P_242P_23 + fracQ_25 - Q_23Q_24 is equal to[cite: 535]:
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 7

Solution

### Related Formula Newton's Theorem for roots: If alpha, beta satisfy ax^2+bx+c=0 and S_n = alpha^n + beta^n, then: aS_n + bS_n-1 + cS_n-2 = 0 ### Core Logic Apply Newton's Theorem directly to the first equation x^2+sqrt3x-16=0 [cite: 1247]: P_n + sqrt3P_n-1 - 16P_n-2 = 0 [cite: 1248] For n=25 [cite: 1248]: P_25 + sqrt3P_24 - 16P_23 = 0 implies P_25 + sqrt3P_24 = 16P_23 [cite: 1248] Dividing both sides by 2P_23 [cite: 1249]: fracP_25 + sqrt3P_242P_23 = frac16P_232P_23 = 8 [cite: 1249] ### Step 1: Evaluation of the second part Now look at the second relation for x^2+3x-1=0 [cite: 1252]: gamma^2 + 3gamma - 1 = 0 implies gamma^2 - 1 = -3gamma delta^2 + 3delta - 1 = 0 implies delta^2 - 1 = -3delta Expand Q_25 - Q_23 explicitly [cite: 1253]: Q_25 - Q_23 = (gamma^25 + delta^25) - (gamma^23 + delta^23) = gamma^23(gamma^2 - 1) + delta^23(delta^2 - 1) [cite: 1253] Substitute the root property transitions [cite: 1254]: = gamma^23(-3gamma) + delta^23(-3delta) = -3(gamma^24 + delta^24) = -3Q_24 [cite: 1254, 1255] Dividing by Q_24 gives [cite: 1256]: fracQ_25 - Q_23Q_24 = -3 [cite: 1256] ### Step 2: Total Calculation Add both components evaluated above [cite: 1256]: textTotal Expression Value = 8 + (-3) = 5 [cite: 1256] ### Pattern Recognition Expressions containing high sequential indices (like 25, 24, 23) indicate recurrent functional applications. Always substitute fundamental characteristic polynomials instead of computing powers directly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Quadratic Equations
Q68 jee_main_2025_04_april_morning Nature of Roots
Consider the equation x^2 + 4x - n = 0, where n in [20, 100] is a natural number. Then the number of all distinct values of n, for which the given equation has integral roots, is equal to
  • A. 7
  • B. 8
  • C. 6
  • D. 5

Solution

### Related Formula For quadratic equations with integer coefficients to have integral roots, the discriminant D = b^2 - 4ac must be a perfect square. ### Core Logic Rewrite using perfect square completing methods: x^2 + 4x + 4 = n + 4 implies (x + 2)^2 = n + 4 implies x = -2 pm sqrtn + 4 For x to be an integer, n + 4 must be a perfect square. Given range constraint 20 le n le 100: 24 le n + 4 le 104 ### Step 1: Identify Perfect Squares in Range Find perfect squares between 24 and 104: 5^2 = 25 6^2 = 36 7^2 = 49 8^2 = 64 9^2 = 81 10^2 = 100 This gives exactly 6 distinct valid perfect squares. ### Step 2: Conclusion Thus, there are exactly 6 distinct integer values for n. ### Pattern Recognition Completing the square provides intuitive bounds quicker than running full discriminant inequalities. Match integer root sets directly to explicit numerical sequence counts. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 10 Mathematics: Quadratic Equations Class 11 Mathematics: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Q67 jee_main_2025_07_april_evening Equations with Modulus
The number of real roots of the equation mathrmx left| mathrmx - 2 right| + 3 left| mathrmx - 3 right| + 1 = 0 is :
  • A. 4
  • B. 2
  • C. 1
  • D. 3

Solution

### Related Formula The definition of modulus function handles sub-intervals via critical points: |x - a| = begincases x - a & textif x ge a \\ -(x - a) & textif x < a endcases ### Core Logic The critical points are x = 2 and x = 3. We check the three distinct structural intervals: **Case I: x < 2** x(-(x - 2)) + 3(-(x - 3)) + 1 = 0 -x^2 + 2x - 3x + 9 + 1 = 0 implies x^2 + x - 10 = 0 x = frac-1 pm sqrt1 + 402 = frac-1 pm sqrt412 Checking domain constraint x < 2: frac-1 - sqrt412 approx frac-1 - 6.42 = -3.7 < 2 (Valid root) frac-1 + sqrt412 approx frac-1 + 6.42 = 2.7 not< 2 (Rejected) ### Step 1: Intermediate Interval Check **Case II: 2 le x < 3** x(x - 2) + 3(-(x - 3)) + 1 = 0 x^2 - 2x - 3x + 9 + 1 = 0 implies x^2 - 5x + 10 = 0 Discriminant check: D = (-5)^2 - 4(1)(10) = 25 - 40 = -15 < 0. No real roots exist in this interval. ### Step 2: Upper Interval Check **Case III: x ge 3** x(x - 2) + 3(x - 3) + 1 = 0 x^2 - 2x + 3x - 9 + 1 = 0 implies x^2 + x - 8 = 0 x = frac-1 pm sqrt1 + 322 = frac-1 pm sqrt332 Checking domain constraint x ge 3: frac-1 + sqrt332 approx frac-1 + 5.742 = 2.37 < 3 (Rejected) frac-1 - sqrt332 < 0 (Rejected) Thus, only 1 valid real root satisfies the conditional layout across all ranges. ### Pattern Recognition Always perform case-by-case boundaries checks on algebraic roots found inside absolute modulus problems to discard ghost solutions quickly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Quadratic Equations
Q67 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Roots of Advanced Polynomial Equations
The product of all the rational roots of the equation (x^2 - 9x + 11)^2 - (x - 4)(x - 5) = 3 is equal to :
  • A. 14
  • B. 7
  • C. 28
  • D. 41

Solution

### Related Formula For equations with repeating polynomial expressions, applying a variable substitution like t = P(x) reduces high-degree polynomials down to standard quadratics. ### Core Logic Expand the linear binomial product in the given equation equation: (x-4)(x-5) = x^2 - 9x + 20 Rewrite the full expression in terms of the common variable pattern x^2 - 9x: (x^2 - 9x + 11)^2 - (x^2 - 9x + 20) = 3 Let t = x^2 - 9x. Substituting this into the equation gives: (t + 11)^2 - (t + 20) = 3 t^2 + 22t + 121 - t - 20 - 3 = 0 t^2 + 21t + 98 = 0 ### Step 1: Solve the Polynomial for Variable t Factorize the quadratic expression: (t + 14)(t + 7) = 0 implies t = -14 text or t = -7 ### Step 2: Back-substitute and Isolate Rational Roots Case 1: x^2 - 9x = -7 implies x^2 - 9x + 7 = 0 Check the discriminant value: D = (-9)^2 - 4(1)(7) = 81 - 28 = 53 (not a perfect square, so the roots are irrational). Case 2: x^2 - 9x = -14 implies x^2 - 9x + 14 = 0 Factorize the quadratic expression: (x - 7)(x - 2) = 0 implies x = 7 text or x = 2 Both values are rational numbers. ### Step 3: Calculate the Product of Rational Roots Multiply the true rational roots together: textProduct = 7 cdot 2 = 14 ### Pattern Recognition Always check the discriminant D = b^2 - 4ac to filter out irrational radical components whenever the problem specifically asks for the product of *rational* roots only. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Quadratic Equations

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