Solution
Core Logic
Restructure the equation to form a quadratic in |√(x) - 3|. Notice that (x - 6√(x) + 9) = (√(x) - 3)² = |√(x) - 3|². Rewrite the given equation:
(x - 6√(x) + 9) - (2 - √(3))|√(x) - 3| - 2√(3) = 0 |√(x) - 3|² - (2 - √(3))|√(x) - 3| - 2√(3) = 0Step 1: Solve the Quadratic
Let u = |√(x) - 3|. The equation is u² - (2 - √(3))u - 2√(3) = 0. Factorizing gives:
(u - 2)(u + √(3)) = 0So, u = 2 or u = -√(3). Since u = |√(x) - 3| cannot be negative, we reject u = -√(3). Thus, |√(x) - 3| = 2.
Step 2: Find x (Roots)
Solve |√(x) - 3| = 2:
√(x) - 3 = 2 or √(x) - 3 = -2 √(x) = 5 or √(x) = 1Squaring gives x = 25 or x = 1. Given α < β, we have α = 1 and β = 25.
Step 3: Evaluate Target Expression
Now compute √((β)/(α)) + √(αβ):
= √((25)/(1)) + √(1 · 25) = 5 + 5 = 10Pattern Recognition
Grouping algebraic terms (like x - 6√(x)) and a lone constant (+9) to form perfect squares is a hallmark of radical equations disguised as quadratics.
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Maths: Quadratic Equations