CH-4 (QUADRATIC EQUATION)
ASSIGNMENT
2
Q1. If -2 is a root of the equation 3𝑥 + 7𝑥 + 𝑝 = 0, find the value of 𝑘 so that the roots of the equation
2
𝑥 + 𝑘(4𝑥 + 𝑘 − 1) + 𝑝 = 0 are equal. (CBSE 2015)
𝑥−2 𝑥−4 10
Q2. Express the equation 𝑥−3
+ 𝑥−5
= 3
; 𝑥 ≠ 3, 5 as a quadratic equation in standard form. Hence,
find the roots of the equation so formed. (CBSE 2024)
Q3. One- fourth of a herd of camels was seen in the forest. Twice the square root of the herd had gone to
the mountains and the remaining 15 camels were seen on the bank of the river. Find the total number of
camels.
Q4. In a flight of 2800 km, an aircraft was slowed down due to bad weather. Its average speed is reduced
by 100 km/h and by doing so, the time of flight is increased by 30 minutes. Find the original duration of
the flight. (CBSE 2023)
Q5. A farmer wished to grow a 100 sq. m rectangular vegetable garden. Since he has with him only 30m
barbed wire. He fences three sides of the rectangular garden letting compound wall of his house as the
fourth side-fence. Find the dimensions of the garden.