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The document provides solutions to 8 math problems involving topics like irrational numbers, solving linear equations, arithmetic progressions, trigonometric identities, and properties of right triangles. The problems are from Class 10 Mathematics and include detailed explanations of the steps to reach each solution.

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Solution

BOOST MATHS 1

Class 10 - Mathematics

1. (a) an irrational number


Explanation: Let a be rational and √b is irrational.
If possible let a + √b be rational.
Then a + √b is rational and a is rational.
⇒ [(a + √b) − a] is rational [Difference of two rationals is rational]

⇒ √b is rational.
This contradicts the fact that √b is irrational.
The contradiction arises by assuming that a + √b is rational.
Therefore, a + √b is irrational.
2. (b) 3, -1
Explanation: x2 - 2x - 3 = x2 - 3x + x - 3
= x(x - 3) + (x - 3) = (x - 3) (x + 1)
∴ (x - 3)(x + 1) = 0 ⇒ x = 3 or x = -1

3. (a) x = 3, y = 2
Explanation: We have:
2x + 3y = 12 …(i)
3x – 2y = 5 …(ii)
Now, by multiplying (i) by 2 and (ii) by 3 and then adding them we get:
4x + 9x = 24 + 15
13x = 39
39
x= 13
=3
Now putting the value of x in (i), we get
2 × 3 + 3y = 12
12−6
∴ y= 3
=2
4. (c) Real and Equal roots
Explanation: D = b2 - 4ac
D = (-20)2 - 4 × 4 × 25
D = 400 - 400
D = 0. Hence Real and equal roots.
5. (c) Arithmetic Progression
Explanation: Progressions with an equal common difference are known as Arithmetic Progression. i.e the difference between
any two consecutive terms is constant throughout the series, this constant difference is called common difference usually
denoted by the letter d
if a is the 1st term, d is a common difference, then the AP is represented by a, a+d, a+2d, a+3d ... a + (n - 1)d
6. (d) 3, -9
Explanation: Let the ordinate of other end = y
then distance between (2, -3) and (10, y) = 10 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
2 2
⇒ √(x2 − x1 ) + (y2 − y1 ) = 10

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
2 2
⇒ √(10 − 2) + (y + 3) = 10
−−− −−−−− −−−−
2 2
⇒ √(8) + (y + 3) = 10

Squaring both sides


(8)2 + (y + 3)2 = (10)2 ⇒ 64 + (y + 3)2 = 100
⇒ (y + 3)2 = 100 - 64 = 36 = (6)2
⇒ (y + 3)2 - (6)2 = 0 ⇒ (y + 3 + 6) (y + 3 - 6)
= 0 {∵ a2 - b2 = (a + b) (a - b)}

1/2
⇒ (y + 9) (y - 3) = 0
Either y + 9 = 0, then y = -9
or y - 3 = 0, then y = 3
∴ y = 3, -9
7. (a) 9
Explanation: Given: 9 sec2A - 9 tan2A
= 9(sec2A - tan2A)
= 9 × 1 = 9 ... [∵ sec2θ - tan2θ = 1]
8. (c) 4
Explanation: Suppose AB is the ladder of length x m
∴ OA = 2m, ∠ OAB = 60o

In right △AOB, sec 60o = x

⇒ 2= x

2
⇒ =4m

2/2

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Trigonometric ratios, such as secant, cosine, and tangent, can help solve geometric problems involving right triangles by relating angles to the ratios of different sides. For instance, given angle measurements and one side's length, these ratios can calculate unknown side lengths using identities like sec(60°) = hypotenuse/opposite. When hypotenuse is known, solving for a side becomes straightforward .

The method used to solve the system of linear equations 2x + 3y = 12 and 3x - 2y = 5 involves multiplying each equation to create a new equation where one of the variables can be eliminated by adding or subtracting. In this case, the equations are multiplied by 2 and 3 respectively, then added, simplifying to 13x = 39, resulting in x = 3. Plugging x = 3 back into one of the original equations, y is found to be 2 .

A quadratic equation has real and equal roots when its discriminant D is zero. The discriminant is calculated as b² - 4ac. For the equation given, D = (-20)² - 4*4*25 = 0, indicating that the roots are real and equal .

To find the ordinate y for the point (10, y) knowing its distance from (2, -3) is 10 units, apply the distance formula: √((10-2)² + (y+3)²) = 10. Squaring both sides gives (8)² + (y+3)² = 100. Solving gives (y+3)² = 36, so y+3 = ±6, resulting in y = 3 or y = -9 .

Arithmetic progression is significant in mathematics because it represents a sequence of numbers with a constant difference between consecutive terms. It serves as a foundation for understanding sequences and series. An arithmetic progression is defined by the first term a and a common difference d, structured as a, a+d, a+2d, a+3d, ..., a+(n-1)d .

The possible values for y, given the equation (y + 9)(y - 3) = 0, are y = -9 and y = 3. This is because for each factor to be zero, y + 9 must equal zero or y - 3 must equal zero .

The concept of contradiction is essential in proving statements about irrational numbers because it establishes the impossibility of assuming a rational result when combining rational and irrational numbers. This proof method underscores the distinct nature of irrational numbers and differentiates them from rational numbers by demonstrating inevitable inconsistencies in logical assumptions .

The factorization of the quadratic equation x² - 2x - 3 into (x - 3)(x + 1) = 0 can be used to find its roots by setting each factor equal to zero. Solving x - 3 = 0 gives x = 3, and solving x + 1 = 0 gives x = -1. Hence, the roots are 3 and -1 .

The equation 9 sec²A - 9 tan²A simplifies using the trigonometric identity sec²A - tan²A = 1. Thus, 9(sec²A - tan²A) becomes 9*1, which equals 9 .

Assuming that both a rational number and an irrational number can be rational leads to a contradiction because the sum or difference of two rational numbers is always rational. Since an irrational number cannot be expressed as a ratio of integers, it contradicts the assumption if their difference is claimed to be rational .

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