Solution: Left Hand Limit: $\lim _{x \rightarrow 5-} f(x)=\lim _{x \rightarrow 5-} \frac{x^{2}-25}{x-5}$ $=\lim _{x \rightarrow 5-} \frac{(x+5)(x-5)}{x-5}$ [By middle term splitting]...
Prove that $f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{c} \frac{x^{2}-x-6}{x-3}, \text { when } x \neq 3 \text { is continuous at } x=3 \\ 5, \text { when } x=3 \end{array}\right.$
Solution: Left Hand Limit: $\lim _{x \rightarrow 3-} f(x)=\lim _{x \rightarrow 3-} \frac{x^{2}-x-6}{x-3}$ $=\lim _{\mathrm{x} \rightarrow 3-} \frac{(\mathrm{x}+2)(\mathrm{x}-3)}{\mathrm{x}-3}$ [By...
Show that $f(x)=\left(x^{2}+3 x+4\right)$ is continuous at $x=1$
Solution: L.H.L.: $\lim _{\mathrm{x} \rightarrow 1-} \mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x})=\lim _{\mathrm{x} \rightarrow 1^{-}} \mathrm{x}^{2}+3 \mathrm{x}+4$ $=7$ R.H.L.: $\lim _{x \rightarrow 1^{-}} f(x)=\lim...
Show that $f(x)=x^{2}$ is continues at $x=2$
Solution: L.H.L.: $\lim _{x \rightarrow 2-} f(x)=\lim _{x \rightarrow 2-} x^{2}$ $=4$ R.H.L.: $\lim _{\mathrm{x} \rightarrow 2^{*}} \mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x})=\lim _{\mathrm{x} \rightarrow 2^{*}}...
$\begin{array}{l} \frac{2}{x}-\frac{3}{y}+\frac{3}{z}=10, \frac{1}{x}+\frac{1}{y}+\frac{1}{z}=10 \\ \frac{3}{x}-\frac{1}{y}+\frac{2}{z}=13 \end{array}$
Solution: We need to find: $-x, y, z$ The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} \frac{2}{x}-\frac{3}{y}+\frac{3}{z}=10 \\ \frac{1}{x}+\frac{1}{y}+\frac{1}{z}=10 \\...
If $A=\left(\begin{array}{ccc}1 & -2 & 0 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \\ 0 & -2 & 1\end{array}\right)$ and$B=\left(\begin{array}{ccc}7 & 2 & -6 \\ -2 & 1 & -3 \\ -4 & 2 & 5\end{array}\right)$, find $A B$ Hence, solve the system of equations:
$x-2 y=10$
$2 x+y+3 z=8$ and
$-2 y+z=7$ HINT: $A B=(11) /=A\left(\frac{1}{11} B\right)=/$ $A^{-1}=\left(\frac{1}{11}\right) B$
Solution: It is given, $\begin{array}{l} A=\left[\begin{array}{ccc} 1 & -2 & 0 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \\ 0 & -2 & 1 \end{array}\right], B=\left[\begin{array}{ccc} 7 & 2 & -6 \\...
If $A=\left(\begin{array}{ccc}2 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & -1 \\ 0 & 3 & -5\end{array}\right)$, find $A^{-1}$ Using $A^{-1}$, solve the following system of linear equations:
$2 x+y+z=1$
$x-2 y-z=\frac{3}{2}$
$3 y-5 z=9$ HINT: Here $A=\left(\begin{array}{ccc}2 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & -1 \\ 0 & 3 & -5\end{array}\right)$ $\mathrm{X}=\left(\begin{array}{l} x \\ y \\ z \end{array}\right) \text { and } \mathrm{B}=\left(\begin{array}{l} 1 \\ 3 / 2 \\ 9 \end{array}\right)$
Solution: It is given, $\begin{array}{l} A=\left[\begin{array}{ccc} 2 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & -1 \\ 0 & 3 & -5 \end{array}\right] \\ A^{-1}=\frac{1}{|A|} \operatorname{adj}(A)...
If $A=\left(\begin{array}{ccc}2 & -3 & 5 \\ 3 & 2 & -4 \\ 1 & 1 & -2\end{array}\right)$, find $A^{-1}$. Using $A^{-1}$, solve the following system of equations:
$2 x-3 y+5 z=11$
$3 x+2 y-4 z=-5$
$x+y-2 z=-3$
Solution: It is given, $A=\left[\begin{array}{ccc} 2 & -3 & 5 \\ 3 & 2 & -4 \\ 1 & 1 & -2 \end{array}\right]$ $\mathrm{A}^{-1}=\frac{1}{|A|} \operatorname{adj}(A)$...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$4x + 3y + 2z = 60$;
$x + 2y + 3z = 45$;
$6x + 2y + 3z = 70$.
Solution: We need to find: - $x , y , z$ The given set of lines are : $\begin{array}{l} 4 x+3 y+2 z=60 \\ x+2 y+3 z=45 \\ 6 x+2 y+3 z=70 \end{array}$ Now converting the following equations in matrix...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$x – 2y + z = 0$;
$y – z = 2$;
$2x – 3z = 10$.
Solution: We need to find: $-\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}, \mathrm{z}$ The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} x-2 y+z=0 \\ y-z=2 \\ 2 x-3 z=10 \end{array}$ Now converting the following equations...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$5x – y = – 7$;
$2x + 3z = 1$;
$3y – z = 5$.
Solution: We need to find: $-\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}, \mathrm{z}$ The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} 5 x-y=-7 \\ 2 x+3 z=1 \\ 3 y-z=5 \end{array}$ Now, converting the following...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$x – y – 2z = 3$;
$x + y = 1$;
$x + z = – 6$.
Solution: We need to find: $-\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}, \mathrm{z}$ The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} x-y-2 z=3 \\ x+y=1 \\ x+z=-6 \end{array}$ Now converting the following equations in...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$x + y – z = 1$;
$3x + y – 2z = 3$;
$x – y – z = – 1$.
Solution: We need to find: - $x , y , z$ The given set of lines are : - $x + y - z = 1$ $\begin{array}{l} 3 x+y-2 z=3 \\ x-y-z=-1 \end{array}$ Now, converting the following equations in matrix form,...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$3x – 4y + 2z = – 1$;
$2x + 3y + 5z = 7$;
$ x+ z = 2$.
Solution: We need to find: - $x , y , z$ The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} 3 x-4 y+2 z=-1 \\ 2 x+3 y+5 z=7 \\ x+z=2 \end{array}$ Now, converting the following equations in matrix...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$6x – 9y – 20z = – 4$;
$4x – 15y + 10z = – 1$;
$2x – 3y – 5z = – 1$.
Solution: We need to find: $-\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}, z$ The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} 6 x-9 y-20 z=-4 \\ 4 x-15 y+10 z=-1 \\ 2 x-3 y-5 z=-1 \end{array}$ Now, converting the...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$4x – 5y – 11z = 12$;
$x – 3y + z = 1$;
$2x + 3y – 7z = 2$.
Solution: We need to find: $-\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}, \mathrm{z}$ The given set of lines are: $\begin{array}{l} 4 x-5 y-11 z=12 \\ x-3 y+z=1 \\ 2 x+3 y-7 z=2 \end{array}$ Now, converting the...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$2x + 3y + 3z = 5$;
$x – 2y + z = – 4$;
$3x – y – 2z = 3$.
Solution: We need to find: - $x, y, z$ The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} 2 x+3 y+3 z=5 \\ x-2 y+z=-4 \\ 3 x-y-2 z=3 \end{array}$ Now, converting the following equations in matrix...
Solve $x^{2}-4 a x+4 a^{2}-b^{2}=0$
$\begin{array}{l} x^{2}-4 a x+4 a^{2}-b^{2}=0 \\ \Rightarrow x^{2}-4 a x+(2 a+b)(2 a-b)=0 \\ \Rightarrow x^{2}-[(2 a+b)+(2 a-b)] x+(2 a+b)(2 a-b)=0 \\ \Rightarrow x^{2}-(2 a+b) x-(2 a-b) x+(2 a+b)(2...
Solve $x^{2}+6 x-\left(a^{2}+2 a-8\right)=0$
$\begin{array}{l} x^{2}+6 x-\left(a^{2}+2 a-8\right)=0 \\ \Rightarrow x^{2}+6 x-(a+4)(a-2)=0 \\ \Rightarrow x^{2}+[(a+4)-(a-2)] x-(a+4)(a-2)=0 \\ \Rightarrow x^{2}+(a+4) x-(a-2) x-(a+4)(a-2)=0 \\...
Solve $x^{2}+5 x-\left(a^{2}+a-6\right)=0$
$\begin{array}{l} x^{2}+5 x-\left(a^{2}+a-6\right)=0 \\ \Rightarrow x^{2}+5 x-(a+3)(a-2)=0 \\ \Rightarrow x^{2}+[(a+3)-(a-2)] x-(a+3)(a-2)=0 \\ \Rightarrow x^{2}+(a+3) x-(a-2) x-(a+3)(a-2)=0 \\...
Solve $4 x^{2}+4 b x-\left(a^{2}-b^{2}\right)=0$
$\begin{array}{l} 4 x^{2}+4 b x-\left(a^{2}-b^{2}\right)=0 \\ \Rightarrow 4 x^{2}+4 b x-(a-b)(a+b)=0 \\ \Rightarrow 4 x^{2}+2[(a+b)-(a-b)] x-(a-b)(a+b)=0 \\ \Rightarrow 4 x^{2}+2(a+b) x-2(a-b)...
Solve $4 \sqrt{3} x^{2}+5 x-2 \sqrt{3}=0$
$\begin{array}{l} 4 \sqrt{3} x^{2}+5 x-2 \sqrt{3}=0 \\ \Rightarrow 4 \sqrt{3} x^{2}+8 x-3 x-2 \sqrt{3}=0 \\ \Rightarrow 4 x(\sqrt{3} x+2)-\sqrt{3}(\sqrt{3} x+2)=0 \\ \Rightarrow(\sqrt{3} x+2)(4...
Solve $\sqrt{3} x^{2}-2 \sqrt{2} x-2 \sqrt{3}=0$
$\begin{array}{l} \sqrt{3} x^{2}-2 \sqrt{2} x-2 \sqrt{3}=0 \\ \Rightarrow \sqrt{3} x^{2}-3 \sqrt{2} x+\sqrt{2} x-2 \sqrt{3}=0 \\ \Rightarrow \sqrt{3} x(x-\sqrt{6})+\sqrt{2}(x-\sqrt{6})=0 \\...
Solve $\sqrt{3} x^{2}+10 x-8 \sqrt{3}=0$
$\begin{array}{l} \sqrt{3} x^{2}+10 x-8 \sqrt{3}=0 \\ \Rightarrow \sqrt{3} x^{2}+12 x-2 x-8 \sqrt{3}=0 \\ \Rightarrow \sqrt{3} x(x+4 \sqrt{3})-2(x+4 \sqrt{3})=0 \\ \Rightarrow(x+4 \sqrt{3})(\sqrt{3}...
Solve $3 x^{2}+5 \sqrt{5} x-10=0$
$\begin{array}{l} 3 x^{2}+5 \sqrt{5} x-10=0 \\ \Rightarrow 3 x^{2}+6 \sqrt{5} x-\sqrt{5} x-10=0 \\ \Rightarrow 3 x(x+2 \sqrt{5})-\sqrt{5}(x+2 \sqrt{5})=0 \\ \Rightarrow(x+2 \sqrt{5})(3 x-\sqrt{5})=0...
Solve $2 x^{2}+a x-a^{2}=0$
$\begin{array}{l} 2 x^{2}+a x-a^{2}=0 \\ \Rightarrow 2 x^{2}+2 a x-a x-a^{2}=0 \\ \Rightarrow 2 x(x+a)-a(x+a)=0 \\ \Rightarrow(x+a)(2 x-a)=0 \\ \Rightarrow x+a=0 \text { or } 2 x-a=0 \\ \Rightarrow...
Solve $x^{2}-(\sqrt{3}+1) x+\sqrt{3}=0$
$\begin{array}{l} x^{2}-(\sqrt{3}+1) x+\sqrt{3}=0 \\ \Rightarrow x^{2}-\sqrt{3} x-x+\sqrt{3}=0 \\ \Rightarrow x(x-\sqrt{3})-1(x-\sqrt{3})=0 \\ \Rightarrow(x-\sqrt{3})(x-1)=0 \\ \Rightarrow...
Find the value of $k$ for which the quadratic equation $9 x^{2}-3 k x+k=0$ has equal roots.
It is given that the quadratic equation $9 x^{2}-3 k x+k=0$ has equal roots. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore D=0 \\ \Rightarrow(-3 k)^{2}-4 \times 9 \times k=0 \\ \Rightarrow 9 k^{2}-36 k=0 \\...
Find the value of $\mathrm{k}$ so that the quadratic equation $x^{2}-4 k x+k=0$ has equal roots.
It is given that the quadratic equation $x^{2}-4 k x+k=0$ has equal roots. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore D=0 \\ \Rightarrow(-4 k)^{2}-4 \times 1 \times k=0 \\ \Rightarrow 16 k^{2}-4 k=0 \\...
If the roots of the quadratic equation $p x(x-2)+=0$ are equal, find the value of $\mathrm{p}$.
It is given that the roots of the quadratic equation $p x^{2}-2 p x+6=0$ are equal. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore D=0 \\ \Rightarrow(-2 p)^{2}-4 \times p \times 6=0 \\ \Rightarrow 4 p^{2}-24 p=0 \\...
If one root of the quadratic equation $3 x^{2}-10 x+k=0 .$ is reciprocal of the other, find the value of $\mathrm{k}$.
Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be the roots of the equation $3 x^{2}-10 x+k=0$. $\therefore \alpha=\frac{1}{\beta} \quad$ (Given) $\Rightarrow \alpha \beta=1$ $\Rightarrow \frac{k}{3}=1 \quad \quad$...
If one zero of the polynomial $x^{2}-4 x+1$ is $(2+\sqrt{3})$, write the other zero.
Let the other zero of the given polynomial be $\alpha$. Now, Sum of the zeroes of the given polynomial $=\frac{-(-4)}{1}=4$ $\begin{array}{l} \therefore \alpha+(2+\sqrt{3})=4 \\ \Rightarrow...
If 1 is a root of the equation $a y^{2}+a y+3=0$. and $y^{2}+y+b=0$. then find the value of ab.
It is given that $y=1$ is a root of the equation $a y^{2}+a y+3=0$. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore a \times(1)^{2}+a \times 1+3=0 \\ \Rightarrow a+a+3=0 \\ \Rightarrow 2 a+3=0 \\ \Rightarrow...
If the quadratic equation $p x^{2}-2 \sqrt{5} p x+15=0$ has two equal roots then find the value of $\mathrm{p}$.
It is given that the quadratic equation $p x^{2}-2 \sqrt{5} p x+15=0$ has two equal roots. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore D=0 \\ \Rightarrow(-2 \sqrt{5} p)^{2}-4 \times p \times 15=0 \\ \Rightarrow 20...
If the roots of the quadratic equation $2 x^{2}+8 x+k=0$ are equal then find the value of $k$.
It is given that the roots of the quadratic equation $2 x^{2}+8 x+k=0$ are equal. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore D=0 \\ \Rightarrow 8^{2}-4 \times 2 \times k=0 \\ \Rightarrow 64-8 k=0 \\ \Rightarrow...
Find the solution of the quadratic equation $3 \sqrt{3} x^{2}+10 x+\sqrt{3}=0$.
The given quadratic equation is $3 \sqrt{3} x^{2}+10 x+\sqrt{3}=0$ $\begin{array}{l} 3 \sqrt{3} x^{2}+10 x+\sqrt{3}=0 \\ \Rightarrow 3 \sqrt{3} x^{2}+9 x+x+\sqrt{3}=0 \\ \Rightarrow 3 \sqrt{3}...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$x + y + z = 6$;
$x + 2z = 7$;
$3x + y + z = 12$.
Solution: We need to find: $-\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}, \mathrm{z}$ The given set of lines are : - $x+y+z=6$ $\begin{array}{l} x+2 z=7 \\ 3 x+y+z=12 \end{array}$ Now converting following equations in...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$2x – 3y + 5z = 11$;
$3x + 2y – 4z = – 5$;
$x + y – 2z = – 3$.
Solution: We need to find: $-\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}, \mathrm{z}$ The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} 2 x-3 y+5 z=11 \\ 3 x+2 y-4 z=-5 \\ x+y-2 z=-3 \end{array}$ Now converting the...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$x + y + z = 4$;
$2x – y + z = – 1$;
$2x + y – 3z = – 9$.
Solution: We need to find: $-\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}, \mathrm{z}$ The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} x+y+z=4 \\ 2 x-y+z=-1 \\ 2 x+y-3 z=-9 \end{array}$ Now, converting the following...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$2x – 3y + 1 = 0$;
$x + 4y + 3 = 0$.
Solution: We need to find: - $x, y$ The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} 2 \mathrm{x}-3 \mathrm{y}+1=0 \\ \mathrm{x}+4 y+3=0 \end{array}$ On converting the following equations in matrix...
Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.
$5x + 7y + 2 = 0$;
$4x + 6y + 3 = 0$.
Solution: We need to find: $-\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}$ The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} 5 \mathrm{x}+7 \mathrm{y}+2=0 \\ 4 \mathrm{x}+6 \mathrm{y}+3=0 \end{array}$ On converting the...
Show that each one of the following systems of equations is inconsistent.
$3x – y – 2z = 2$;
$2y – z = – 1$;
$3x – 5y = 3$.
Solution: We need to prove: Set of given lines are inconsistent. The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} 3 x-y-2 z=2 \\ 2 y-z=-1 \\ 3 x-5 y=3 \end{array}$ Now, converting the following...
Show that each one of the following systems of equations is inconsistent.
$2x – y + 3z = 1$;
$3x – 2y + 5z = – 4$;
$5x – 4y + 9z = 14$.
Solution: We need to prove: Set of given lines are inconsistent. The given set of lines are : - $\begin{array}{l} 2 x-y+3 z=1 \\ 3 x-2 y+5 z=-4 \\ 5 x-4 y+9 z=14 \end{array}$ On converting the...
Show that each one of the following systems of equations is inconsistent,
$2x + 3y = 5$;
$6x + 9y = 10$
Solution: We need to prove: Set of given lines are inconsistent. The given set of lines are: $\begin{array}{l} 2 x+3 y=5 \\ 6 x+9 y=10 \end{array}$ Now, converting the following equations in matrix...
Show that each one of the following systems of equations is inconsistent,
$x+2 y=9$
$2 x+4 y=7$
Solution: We need to prove: Set of given lines are inconsistent. The given set of lines are: - $\begin{array}{l} x+2 y=9 \\ 2 x+4 y=7 \end{array}$ Now, converting the following equations in matrix...
Find the adjoint of the given matrix and verify in each case that A. $(\operatorname{adj} A)=(\operatorname{adj} A)=m|A|. I$. $\left[\begin{array}{ccc} \cos \alpha & -\sin \alpha & 0 \\ \sin \alpha & \cos \alpha & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{array}\right]$
Solution: Given matrix as $A=\left(\begin{array}{ccc}\cos \alpha & -\sin \alpha & 0 \\ \sin \alpha & \cos \alpha & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1\end{array}\right)$ Find: the adjoint of the...
Find the adjoint of the given matrix and verify in each case that A. $(\operatorname{adj} A)=(\operatorname{adj} A)=m|A|.|. \left[\begin{array}{ccc} 9 & 7 & 3 \\ 5 & -1 & 4 \\ 6 & 8 & 2 \end{array}\right]$
Solution: Given matrix as $A=\left(\begin{array}{ccc}9 & 7 & 3 \\ 5 & -1 & 4 \\ 6 & 8 & 2\end{array}\right)$. Find: the adjoint of the matrix given. Step: 1 Find the minor...
Find the adjoint of the given matrix and verify in each case that A. $(\operatorname{adj} A)=(\operatorname{adj} A)=m|A|.I.$$\left[\begin{array}{ccc} 3 & -1 & 1 \\ -15 & 6 & -5 \\ 5 & -2 & 2 \end{array}\right]$
Solution: Given matrix as $A=\left(\begin{array}{ccc}3 & -1 & 1 \\ -15 & 6 & -5 \\ 5 & -2 & 2\end{array}\right)$ Find: the adjoint of the matrix given. Step: 1 Find the minor...
Find the adjoint of the given matrix and verify in each case that A. $(\operatorname{adj} A)=(\operatorname{adj} A)=m|A|.I.\left[\begin{array}{cc} \operatorname{Cos} \alpha & \sin \alpha \\ \sin \alpha & \cos \alpha \end{array}\right]$
Solution: Given matrix as $A=\left(\begin{array}{ll}\cos \alpha & \sin \alpha \\ \sin \alpha & \cos \alpha\end{array}\right)$. Find: the adjoint of the matrix given. Step: 1 Find the minor...
Find the adjoint of the given matrix and verify in each case that A. $(\operatorname{adj} A)=(\operatorname{adj} A)=m|A| . I .\left[\begin{array}{cc} 3 & -5 \\ -1 & 2 \end{array}\right]$
Solution: Given matrix as $A=\left(\begin{array}{cc}3 & -5 \\ -1 & 2\end{array}\right)$ Find: the adjoint of the matrix given. Step: 1 Find the minor matrix of $A$....
Find the adjoint of the given matrix and verify in each case that A. $(\operatorname{adj} A)=(\operatorname{adj} A)=m|A| \cdot I$. $\left[\begin{array}{ll}2 & 3 \\ 5 & 9\end{array}\right]$
Solution: Given matrix as $A=\left(\begin{array}{ll}2 & 3 \\ 5 & 9\end{array}\right)$. Find: the adjoint of the matrix given. Step: 1 Find the minor matrix of $A$....
Let $A=(1,-1, i,-i)$ be the set of four 4 th roots of unity. Prepare the composition table for multiplication on $\mathrm{A}$ and show that (v) every element in A has its multiplicative inverse.
$(v)$ For multiplicative inverse of every element of $A, a^{*} b=$ e where $a, b \in A$. $\begin{array}{l} 1 \times b_{1}=1 \\ b_{1}=1 \\ -1 \times b_{2}=1 \end{array}$ $\begin{array}{l}...
Let $A=(1,-1, i,-i)$ be the set of four 4 th roots of unity. Prepare the composition table for multiplication on $\mathrm{A}$ and show that (i) A is closed for multiplication, (ii) multiplication is associative on $\mathrm{A}$,
$(i)$ A is said to be closed on * if all the elements of $a^{*} b \in A$. composition table is $\left(\text { as } i^{2}=-1\right)$ As table contains all elements from set $A, A$ is close for...
Let $A=N>$ Show that (iii) * is associative, (iv) identity element does not exist in A.
$(iii)$ For associative, $\begin{array}{l} (a, b)^{*}((c, d) *(e, f))=(a, b) *(c+e, d+f) \\ =(a+c+e, b+d+f) \\ ((a, b) *(c, d))^{*}(e, f)=(a+c, b+d) *(e, f) \\ =(a+c+e, b+d+f) \end{array}$ $(iv)$...
Let $Q$ be the set of all rational numbers. Define an operation on $Q-\{-1\}$ by a $* b=a+b+a b$. Show that (v) $\cdots^{-1}=\left(\frac{-a}{1+a}\right)$, where $a \in Q-\{-1\}$
$(v)$ for a binary operation * if e is identity element then it is invertible with respect to * if for an element $b, a^{*} b=e=b^{*} a$ where $b$ is called inverse of $*$ and denoted by $a^{-1}$....
Let $Q$ be the set of all rational numbers. Define an operation on $Q-\{-1\}$ by a $* b=a+b+a b$. Show that (i) $*$ is a binary operation on $Q-\{-1\}$ (ii) ${ }^{*}$ is Commutative,
$(i)$ $*$ is an operation as $a^{*} b=a+b+$ ab where $a, b \in Q-\{-1\} .$ Let $a=1$ and $b=\frac{-3}{2}$ two rational numbers. $\mathrm{a}^{*} \mathrm{~b}=1+\frac{-3}{2}+1 \cdot \frac{-3}{2}...
Let $\mathrm{Q}^{+}$be the set of all positive rational numbers. (iii) Show that * is not associative.
(iii) For associative binary operation, $a^{*}\left(b^{*} c\right)=\left(a^{*} b\right) * c$. $\begin{array}{l} a^{*}\left(b^{*} c\right)=a^{*} \frac{1}{2}(b+c) \Rightarrow...
On the set $Q^{+}$of all positive rational numbers, define an operation * on $Q^{+}$by $a^{*} b=\frac{a b}{2}$ for all a, $\mathrm{b} \in \mathrm{Q}^{+} .$Show that (iii) * is associative. Find the identity element in $\mathrm{Q}^{+}$for $^{*} .$ What is the inverse of $\mathrm{a} \in \mathrm{Q}^{+} ?$
(iii) For associative binary operation, $a^{*}\left(b^{*} c\right)=\left(a^{*} b\right) * c$. $\begin{array}{l} a^{*}(b * c)=a^{*} \frac{b c}{2} \Rightarrow \frac{a \cdot \frac{b c}{2}}{2}=\frac{a b...
On the set $Q^{+}$of all positive rational numbers, define an operation * on $Q^{+}$by $a^{*} b=\frac{a b}{2}$ for all a, $\mathrm{b} \in \mathrm{Q}^{+} .$Show that (i) $*$ is a binary operation on $Q^{+}$, (ii) * is commutative,Find the identity element in $\mathrm{Q}^{+}$for $^{*} .$ What is the inverse of $\mathrm{a} \in \mathrm{Q}^{+} ?$
(i) $^{*}$ is an operation as $\mathrm{a}^{*} \mathrm{~b}=\frac{\mathrm{ab}}{2}$ where $\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b} \in \mathrm{Q}^{+} .$Let $\mathrm{a}=\frac{1}{2}$ and $\mathrm{b}=2 \mathrm{two}$...
Let $\mathrm{Q}_{0}$ be the set of all nonzero rational numbers. Let * be a binary operation on $\mathrm{Q}_{0}$, defined by $a^{*} b=\frac{a b}{4}$ for all $a, b \in Q_{0}$ (i) Show that * is commutative and associative. (ii) Find the identity element in Qo.
(i) For commutative binary operation, $a^{*} b=b^{*} a$. $\mathrm{a}^{*} \mathrm{~b}=\frac{\mathrm{ab}}{4}$ and $\mathrm{b}^{*} \mathrm{a}=\frac{\mathrm{ba}}{4}$ as multiplication is commutative $a...
Define $^{*}$ on $Z$ by $a * b=a+b-a b .$ Show that $*$ is a binary operation on $Z$ which is commutative as well as associative.
$*$ is an operation as $a^{*} b=a+b-a b$ where $a, b \in Z$. Let $a=\frac{1}{2}$ and $b=2$ two integers. $a * b=\frac{1}{2} * 2=\frac{1}{2}+2-\frac{1}{2} \cdot 2 \Rightarrow...
Define $*$ on $\mathrm{N}$ by $\mathrm{m} * \mathrm{n}=1 \mathrm{~cm}(\mathrm{~m}, \mathrm{n})$. Show that $*$ is a binary operation which is commutative as well as associative.
$*$ is an operation as $m^{*} n=\operatorname{LCM}(m, n)$ where $m, n \in N$. Let $m=2$ and $b=3$ two natural numbers. $\begin{array}{l} m^{*} n=2^{*} 3 \\ =\operatorname{LCM}(2,3) \\ =6 \in...
Find the roots of the quadratic equation $2 x^{2}-x-6=0$.
The given quadratic equation is $2 x^{2}-x-6=0$ $\begin{array}{l} 2 x^{2}-x-6=0 \\ \Rightarrow 2 x^{2}-4 x+3 x-6=0 \\ \Rightarrow 2 x(x-2)+3(x-2)=0 \\ \Rightarrow(x-2)(2 x+3)=0 \\ \Rightarrow x-2=0...
If $x=\frac{-1}{2}$ is a solution of the quadratic equation $3 x^{2}+2 k x-3=0$. Find the value of $k$.
It is given that $x=\frac{-1}{2}$ is a solution of the quadratic equation $3 x^{2}+2 k x-3=0$ $\begin{array}{l} \therefore 3 \times\left(\frac{-1}{2}\right)^{2}+2 k...
Show that $x=-2$ is a solution of $3 x^{2}+13 x+14=0$.
The given equation is $3 x^{2}+13 x+14=0$. Putting $x=-2$ in the given equation, we get $L H S-3 \times(-2)^{2}+13 \times(-2)+14=12-26+14=0=R H S$ $\therefore x=-2$ is a solution of the given...
Show the $x=-3$ is a solution of $x^{2}+6 x+9=0$
The given equation is $x^{2}+6 x+9=0$ Putting $x=-3$ in the given equation, we get $L H S=(-3)^{2}+6 \times(-3)+9=9-18+9=0=R H S$ $\therefore x=-3$ is a solution of the given equation.
The sum of two natural numbers is 8 and their product is $15 .$, Find the numbers.
Let the required natural numbers be $x$ and $(8-x)$. It is given that the product of the two numbers is $15 .$ $\begin{array}{l} \therefore x(8-x)=15 \\ \Rightarrow 8 x-x^{2}=15 \\ \Rightarrow...
The roots of the quadratic equation $2 x^{2}-x-6=0$. are
(a) $-2, \frac{3}{2}$
(b) $2, \frac{-3}{2}$
(c) $-2, \frac{-3}{2}$
(d) $2, \frac{3}{2}$
Answer is (b) $2, \frac{-3}{2}$ The given quadratic equation is $2 x^{2}-x-6=0$. $\begin{array}{l} 2 x^{2}-x-6=0 \\ \Rightarrow 2 x^{2}-4 x+3 x-6=0 \\ \Rightarrow 2 x(x-2)+3(x-2)=0 \\...
The length of a rectangular field exceeds its breadth by $8 \mathrm{~m}$ and the area of the field is $240 \mathrm{~m}^{2}$. The breadth of the field is
(a) $20 \mathrm{~m}$
(b) $30 \mathrm{~m}$
(c) $12 \mathrm{~m}$
(d) $16 \mathrm{~m}$
Let the breadth of the rectangular field be $x \mathrm{~m}$. $\therefore$ Length of the rectangular field $=(x+8) m$ Area of the rectangular field $=240 \mathrm{~m}^{2}$ $\therefore(x+8) \times...
The perimeter of a rectangle is $82 \mathrm{~m}$ and its area is $400 \mathrm{~m}^{2}$. The breadth of the rectangle is
(a) $25 \mathrm{~m}$
(b) $20 \mathrm{~m}$
(c) $16 \mathrm{~m}$
(d) $9 \mathrm{~m}$
Answer is (c) $16 \mathrm{~m}$ Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be $l$ and $b$. Perimeter of the rectangle $=82 \mathrm{~m}$ $\begin{array}{l} \Rightarrow 2 \times(l+b)=82 \\ \Rightarrow...
The sum of a number and its reciprocal is $2 \frac{1}{20}$. The number is
(a) $\frac{5}{4}$ or $\frac{4}{5}$
(b) $\frac{4}{3}$ or $\frac{3}{4}$
(c) $\frac{5}{6}$ or $\frac{6}{5}$
(d) $\frac{1}{6}$ or 6
Answer is (a) $\frac{5}{4}$ or $\frac{4}{5}$ Let the required number be $x$. According to the question: $\begin{array}{l} x+\frac{1}{x}=\frac{41}{20} \\ \Rightarrow \frac{x^{2}+1}{x}=\frac{41}{20}...
For what value of $k$, the equation $k x^{2}-6 x-2=0$ has real roots?
(a) $k \leq \frac{-9}{2}$
(b) $k \geq \frac{-9}{2}$
(c) $k \leq-2$
(d)None of these
Answer is (b) $k \geq \frac{-9}{2}$ It is given that the roots of the equation $\left(k x^{2}-6 x-2=0\right)$ are real. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore D \geq 0 \\ \Rightarrow\left(b^{2}-4 a c\right)...
If the equation $x^{2}-k x+1=0$ has no real roots then
(a) $k<-2$
(b) $k>2$
(c) $-2(d) None of these
Answer is c) $-2<\mathrm{k}<2$ It is given that the equation $x^{2}-k x+1=0$ has no real roots. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore\left(b^{2}-4 a c\right)<0 \\ \Rightarrow(-k)^{2}-4 \times 1...
If the equation $x^{2}+5 k x+16=0$ has no real roots then
(a) $k>\frac{8}{5}$
(b) $k<\frac{-8}{5}$
(c) $\frac{-8}{5}(d) None of these
Answer is (c) $\frac{-8}{5}<k<\frac{8}{5}$ It is given that the equation $\left(x^{2}+5 k x+16=0\right)$ has no real roots. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore\left(b^{2}-4 a c\right)<0 \\...
If the roots of $5 x^{2}-k+1=0$ are real and distinct then
(a) $-2 \sqrt{5}(b) $k>2 \sqrt{5}$ only
(c) $k<-2 \sqrt{5}$
d) either $k>2 \sqrt{5}$ or $k<-2 \sqrt{5}$
(c) $k<-2 \sqrt{5}$
d) either $k>2 \sqrt{5}$ or $k<-2 \sqrt{5}$
Answer is (d) either $k>2 \sqrt{5}$ or $k<-2 \sqrt{5}$ It is given that the roots of the equation $\left(5 x^{2}-k+1=0\right)$ are real and distinct. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore\left(b^{2}-4...
The roots of the equation $2 x^{2}-6 x+3=0$ are
(a) real, unequal and rational
(b) real, unequal and irrational
(c) real and equal
(d) imaginary
Answer is (b) real, unequal and irrational $\begin{array}{l} \because D=\left(b^{2}-4 a c\right) \\ =(-6)^{2}-4 \times 2 \times 3 \\ =36-24 \\ =12 \end{array}$ 12 is greater than 0 and it is not a...
The roots of the equation $2 x^{2}-6 x+7=0$ are
(a) real, unequal and rational
(b) real, unequal and irrational
(c) real and equal
(d) imaginary
Answer is (d) imaginary $\begin{array}{l} \because D=\left(b^{2}-4 a c\right) \\ =(-6)^{2}-4 \times 2 \times 7 \\ =36-56 \\ =-20<0 \end{array}$ Thus, the roots of the equation are...
In the equation $a x^{2}+b x+c=0$, it is given that $D=\left(b^{2}-4 a c\right)>0 .$ Then, the roots of the equation are
(a) real and equal
(b) real and unequal
(c) imaginary
(d) none of these
Answer is (b) real and unequal We know that when discriminant, $D>0$, the roots of the given quadratic cquation are real and uncqual.
The roots of $a x^{2}+b x+c=0, a \neq 0$ are real and unequal, if $\left(b^{2}-4 a c\right)$ is
(a) $>0$
(b)=0
(c)<0(d) none of these
Answer is $(a)>0$ The roots of the equation are real and unequal when $\left(b^{2}-4 a c\right)>0$.
If the equation $4 x^{2}-3 k x+1=0$ has equal roots then value of $k=?$
(a) $\pm \frac{2}{3}$
(b) $\pm \frac{1}{3}$
(c) $\pm \frac{3}{4}$
(d) $\pm \frac{4}{3}$
Answer is $(\mathrm{d}) \pm \frac{4}{3}$ It is given that the roots of the equation $\left(4 x^{2}-3 k x+1=0\right)$ are equal. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore\left(b^{2}-4 a c\right)=0 \\...
If the equation $x^{2}+2(k+2) x+9 k=0$ has equal roots then $\mathrm{k}=$ ?
(a) 1 or 4
(b)-1 or 4
(c) 1 or -4
(d) -1 or -4
Answer is (a) 1 or 4 It is given that the roots of the equation $\left(x^{2}+2(k+2) x+9 k=0\right)$ are equal. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore\left(b^{2}-4 a c\right)=0 \\ \Rightarrow\{2(k+2)\}^{2}-4...
If the equation $9 x^{2}+6 k x+4=0$ has equal roots then $\mathrm{k}=$ ?
(a) 0 or 0
(b) $-2$ or 0
(c) 2 or $-2$
(d) 0 only
Answer is (c) 2 or $-2$ It is given that the roots of the equation $\left(9 x^{2}+6 k x+4=0\right)$ are equal. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore\left(b^{2}-4 a c\right)=0 \\ \Rightarrow(6 k)^{2}-4 \times...
If the roots of the equation $a x^{2}+b x+c=0$ are equal then $\mathrm{c}=$ ?
(a) $\frac{-b}{2 a}$
(b) $\frac{b}{2 a}$
(c) $\frac{-b^{2}}{4 a}$
(d) $\frac{b^{2}}{4 a}$
Answer is (d) $\frac{b^{2}}{4 a}$ It is given that the roots of the equation $\left(a x^{2}+b x+c=0\right)$ are equal. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore\left(b^{2}-4 a c\right)=0 \\ \Rightarrow b^{2}=4 a...
The roots of the equation $a x^{2}+b x+c=0$ will be reciprocal each other if
(a) $a=b$
(b) $b=c$
(c) c=a
(d) none of these
Answer is (c) $\mathrm{c}=\mathrm{a}$ Let the roots of the equation $\left(a x^{2}+b x+c=0\right)$ be $\alpha$ and $\frac{1}{\alpha}$. $\therefore$ Product of the roots $=\alpha \times...
If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the equation $3 x^{2}+8 x+2=0$ then $\left(\frac{1}{\alpha}+\frac{1}{\beta}\right)=$ ?
(a) $\frac{-3}{8}$
(b) $\frac{2}{3}$
(c) $-4$
(d) 4
Answer is (c) $-4$ It is given that $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the equation $3 x^{2}+8 x+2=0$ $\therefore \alpha+\beta=-\frac{8}{3}$ and $\alpha \beta=\frac{2}{3}$...
If the sum of the roots of a quadratic equation is 6 and their product is 6 , the equation is
(a) $x^{2}-6 x+6=0$
(b) $x^{2}+6 x+6=0$
(c) $x^{2}-6 x-6=0$
(d) $x^{2}+6 x+6=0$
Answer is (a) $x^{2}-6 x+6=0$ Given: Sum of roots $=6$ Product of roots $=6$ Thus, the equation is: $x^{2}-6 x+6=0$
The roots of a quadratic equation are 5 and $-2$. Then, the equation is
(a) $x^{2}-3 x+10=0$
(b) $x^{2}-3 x-10=0$
(c) $x^{2}+3 x-10=0$
(d) $x^{2}+3 x+10=0$
Answer is (b) $x^{2}-3 x-10=0$, It is given that the roots of the quadratic equation are 5 and $-2$. Then, the equation is: $\begin{array}{l} x^{2}-(5-2) x+5 \times(-2)=0 \\ \Rightarrow x^{2}-3...
If the sum of the roots of the equation $k x^{2}+2 x+3 k=0$ is equal to their product then the value of $k$
(a) $\frac{1}{3}$
(b) $\frac{-1}{3}$
(c) $\frac{2}{3}$
(d) $\frac{-2}{3}$
Answer is (d) $\frac{-2}{3}$ Given: $k x^{2}+2 x+3 k=0$ Sum of the roots $=$ Product of the roots $\begin{array}{l} \Rightarrow \frac{-2}{k}=\frac{3 k}{k} \\ \Rightarrow 3 k=-2 \\ \Rightarrow...
If one root of $5 x^{2}+13 x+k=0$ be the reciprocal of the other root then the value of $\mathrm{k}$ is
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 5
Answer is (d)5 Let the roots of the equation $\frac{-2}{3}$ be $\alpha$ and $\frac{1}{\alpha}$. $\therefore$ Product of the roots $=\frac{c}{a}$ $\Rightarrow \alpha \times...
If one root of the equation $3 x^{2}-10 x+3=0$ is $\frac{1}{3}$ then the other root is
(a) $\frac{-1}{3}$
(b) $\frac{1}{3}$
(c) $-3$
(d) 3
Answer is (d)3. Given: $3 x^{2}-10 x+3=0$ One root of the equation is $\frac{1}{3}$. Let the other root be $\alpha$. Product of the roots $=\frac{c}{a}$ $\begin{array}{l} \Rightarrow \frac{1}{3}...
The ratio of the sum and product of the roots of the equation $7 x^{2}-12 x+18=0$ is
(a) $7: 12$
(b) $7: 18$
(c) $3: 2$
(d) $2: 3$
Answer is (d) $2: 3$ Given: $7 x^{2}-12 x+18=0$ $\therefore \alpha+\beta=\frac{12}{7}$ and $\beta=\frac{18}{7}$, where $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the equation $\therefore$ Ratio of the...
If the product of the roots of the equation $x^{2}-3 x+k=10$ is $-2$ then the value of $k$ is
(a) $-2$
(b) $-8$
(c) $8$
(d) 12
Answer is (c) 8 It is given that the product of the roots of the equation $x^{2}-3 x+k=10$ is $-2$ The equation can be rewritten as: $x^{2}-3 x+(k-10)=0$ Product of the roots of a quadratic equation...
The sum of the roots of the equation $x^{2}-6 x+2=0$ is
(a) 2
(b) $-2$
(c) 6
(d) $-6$
Answer is (b) -2 Sum of the roots of the equation $x^{2}-6 x+2=0$ is $\alpha+\beta=\frac{-b}{a}=\frac{-(-6)}{1}=6$, where $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the roots of the equation.
Show that the function $f: R \rightarrow R: f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{l}1, \text { if } x \text { is rational } \\ -1, \text { if } x \text { is irrational }\end{array}\right.$ is many – one into.
Find (i) $\mathrm{f}(\pi)$
(ii) $\mathrm{f}(2+\sqrt{3})$
Solution: (i) $\mathrm{f}(\pi)$ Here, $x=\Pi$, which is irrational $f(\pi)=-1$ (ii) $f(2+\sqrt{3})$ Here, $x=2+\sqrt{3}$, which is irrational $\therefore f(2+\sqrt{3})=-1$
If one root of the equation $2 x^{2}+a x+6=0$ is 2 then $\mathrm{a}=$ ?
(a) $7$
(b) $-7$
(c) $\frac{7}{2}$
(d) $\frac{-7}{2}$
Answer is (b) $-7$ It is given that one root of the equation $2 x^{2}+a x+6=0$ is 2 . $\begin{array}{l} \therefore 2 \times 2^{2}+a \times 2+6=0 \\ \Rightarrow 2 a+14=0 \\ \Rightarrow a=-7...
If $x=3$ is a solution of the equation $3 x^{2}+(k-1) x+9=0$, then $k=$ ?
(a) $11$
(b) $-11$
(c) $13$
(d) $-13$
Answer is (b) $-11$ It is given that $x=3$ is a solution of $3 x^{2}+(k-1) x+9=0$; therefore, we have: $\begin{array}{l} 3(3)^{2}+(k-1) \times 3+9=0 \\ \Rightarrow 27+3(k-1)+9=0 \\ \Rightarrow...
Find the domain and range of the real function, defined by $\mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x})=\frac{\mathrm{x}^{2}}{\left(1+\mathrm{x}^{2}\right)}$. Show that $\mathrm{f}$ is many – one.
Solution: For domain $\left(1+x^{2}\right) \neq 0$ $\begin{array}{l} \Rightarrow x^{2} \neq-1 \\ \Rightarrow \operatorname{dom}(f)=R \end{array}$ For the range of $\mathrm{x}$ : $\begin{array}{l}...
Which of the following is not a quadratic equation?
(a) $3 x-x^{2}=x^{2}+5$
(b) $(x+2)^{2}=2\left(x^{2}-5\right)$
(c) $(\sqrt{2} x+3)^{2}=2 x^{2}+6$
(d) $(x-1)^{2}=3 x^{2}+x-2$
Answer is (c) $(\sqrt{2} x+3)^{2}=2 x^{2}+6$ $\begin{array}{l} \because(\sqrt{2} x+3)^{2}=2 x^{2}+6 \\ \Rightarrow 2 x^{2}+9+6 \sqrt{2} x=2 x^{2}+6 \end{array}$ $\Rightarrow 6 \sqrt{2} x+3=0$, which...
Which of the following is a quadratic equation?
(a) $\left(x^{2}+1\right)=(2-x)^{2}+3$
(b) $x^{3}-x^{2}=(x-1)^{3}$
(c) $2 x^{2}+3=(5+x)(2 x-3)$
(d) None of these
Answer is (b) $x^{3}-x^{2}=(x-1)^{3}$ $\because x^{3}-x^{2}=(x-1)^{3}$ $\Rightarrow x^{3}-x^{2}=x^{3}-3 x^{2}+3 x-1$ $\Rightarrow 2 x^{2}-3 x+1=0$, which is a quadratic equation
Which of the following relations are functions? Give reasons. In case of a function, find its domain and range.
(i) $f=\{(-1,2),(1,8),(2,11),(3,14)\}$
(ii) $\mathrm{g}=\{(1,1),(1,-1),(4,2),(9,3),(16,4)\}$
Solution: For a relation to be a function each element of first set should have different image in the second set(Range) (i) f = {( - 1, 2), (1, 8), (2, 11), (3, 14)} Here, each of the first set...
Which of the following is a quadratic equation?
(a) $x^{3}-3 \sqrt{x}+2=0$
(b) $x+\frac{1}{x}=x^{2}$
(c) $x^{2}+\frac{1}{x^{2}}=5$
(d) $2 x^{2}-5 x=(x-1)^{2}$
Answer is (d) $2 x^{2}-5 x=(x-1)^{2}$ A quadratic equation is the equation with degree 2 . $\because 2 x^{2}-5 x=(x-1)^{2}$ $\Rightarrow 2 x^{2}-5 x=x^{2}-2 x+1$ $\Rightarrow 2 x^{2}-5 x-x^{2}+2...
Find the domain and range of the function $F: R \rightarrow R: f(x)=x^{2}+1$
Solution: As the function $f(x)$ can accept any values as per the given domain $R$, so, the domain of the function $f(x)=x^{2}+1$ is $R$ The minimum value of $\mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x})=1$ $\Rightarrow$...
The hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is 1 meter less than twice the shortest side. If the third side 1 meter more than the shortest side, find the side, find the sides of the triangle.
Let the shortest side be $x \mathrm{~m}$. Therefore, according to the question: Hypotenuse $=(2 x-1) m$ Third side $=(x+1) m$ On applying Pythagoras theorem, we get: $\begin{array}{l} (2...
Show that the function f: $N \rightarrow Z$, defined by $f(n)=\left\{\begin{array}{l} \frac{1}{2}(n-1), \text { when } n \text { is odd } \\ -\frac{1}{2} n, \text { when } n \text { is even } \end{array}\right.$ is both one – one and onto.
Solution: $\begin{array}{l} f(n)=\left\{\begin{array}{l} \frac{1}{2}(n-1), \text { when } n \text { is odd } \\ -\frac{1}{2} n, \text { when } n \text { is even } \end{array}\right. \\ f(1)=0 \\...
The length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle exceeds the length of the base by $2 \mathrm{~cm}$ and exceeds twice the length of the altitude by $1 \mathrm{~cm}$. Find the length of each side of the triangle.
Let the base and altitude of the right-angled triangle be $x$ and $y \mathrm{~cm}$, respectively Therefore, the hypotenuse will be $(x+2) \mathrm{cm}$. $\therefore(x+2)^{2}=y^{2}+x^{2}$ Again, the...
The hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is 20 meters. If the difference between the lengths of the other sides be 4 meters, find the other sides
Let one side of the right-angled triangle be $x \mathrm{~m}$ and the other side be $(x+4) \mathrm{m}$. On applying Pythagoras theorem, we have: $\begin{array}{l} 20^{2}=(x+4)^{2}+x^{2} \\...
The area of right -angled triangle is 165 sq meters. Determine its base and altitude if the latter exceeds the former by 7 meters.
Let the base be $x \mathrm{~m}$. Therefore, the altitude will be $(x+7) m$ $\begin{array}{l} \text { Area of a triangle }=\frac{1}{2} \times \text { Base } \times \text { Altitude } \\ \therefore...
The area of right-angled triangle is 96 sq meters. If the base is three time the altitude, find the base.
Let the altitude of the triangle be $x \mathrm{~m}$. Therefore, the base will be $3 x \mathrm{~m}$. $\begin{array}{l} \text { Area of a triangle }=\frac{1}{2} \times \text { Base } \times \text {...
Prove that the function $f: N \rightarrow N: f(n)=\left(n^{2}+n+1\right)$ is one – one but not onto.
Solution: In the range of $\mathrm{N} \mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x})$ is monotonically increasing. $\therefore f(n)=n^{2}+n+1$ is one one. But Range of $f(n)=[0.75, \infty) \neq N($ codomain $)$ Thus,...
The area of a right triangle is $600 \mathrm{~cm}^{2}$. If the base of the triangle exceeds the altitude by $10 \mathrm{~cm}$, find the dimensions of the triangle.
Let the altitude of the triangle be $x \mathrm{~cm}$ Therefore, the base of the triangle will be $(x+10) \mathrm{cm}$ $\begin{array}{l} \text { Area of triangle }=\frac{1}{2} x(x+10)=600 \\...
Show that the function
(i) $f: N \rightarrow N: f(x)=x^{3}$ is one – one into
(ii) $f: Z \rightarrow Z: f(x)=x^{3}$ is one – one into
Solution: (i) $f: N \rightarrow N: f(x)=x^{3}$ is one - one into. $f(x)=x^{3}$ As the function $f(x)$ is monotonically increasing from the domain $N \rightarrow N$ $\therefore f(x)$ is one -one...
A farmer prepares rectangular vegetable garden of area 180 sq meters. With 39 meters of barbed wire, he can fence the three sides of the garden, leaving one of the longer sides unfenced. Find the dimensions of the garden.
Let the length and breadth of the rectangular garden be $x$ and $y$ meter, respectively. Given: $x y=180 \mathrm{sq} \mathrm{m}$$\ldots(i)$ and $\begin{array}{l} 2 y+x=39 \\ \Rightarrow x=39-2 y...
The length of a rectangle is thrice as long as the side of a square. The side of the square is $4 \mathrm{~cm}$, more than the width of the rectangle. Their areas being equal, find the dimensions.
Let the breadth of rectangle be $x \mathrm{~cm}$. According to the question: Side of the square $=(x+4) \mathrm{cm}$ Length of the rectangle $=\{3(x+4)\} \mathrm{cm}$ It is given that the areas of...
The sum of the areas of two squares is $640 \mathrm{~m}^{2}$. If the difference in their perimeter be $64 \mathrm{~m}$, find the sides of the two square
Let the length of the side of the first and the second square be $x$ and $y \cdot$ respectively. According to the question: $x^{2}+y^{2}=640$ Also, $\begin{array}{l} 4 x-4 y=64 \\ \Rightarrow x-y=16...
Show that the function
(i) $f: N \rightarrow N: f(x)=x^{2}$ is one – one into.
(ii) $f: Z \rightarrow Z: f(x)=x^{2}$ is many – one into
Solution: (i) $f: N \rightarrow N: f(x)=x^{2}$ is one - one into. As the function $f(x)$ is monotonically increasing from the domain $N \rightarrow N$ $\therefore f(x)$ is one -one Range of...
A rectangular filed in $16 \mathrm{~m}$ long and $10 \mathrm{~m}$ wide. There is a path of uniform width all around it, having an area of $120 \mathrm{~m}^{2}$. Find the width of the path
Let the width of the path be $x \mathrm{~m}$. $\therefore$ Length of the field including the path $=16+x+x=16+2 x$ Breadth of the field including the path $=10+x+x=10+2 x$ Now, (Area of the field...
The perimeter of a rectangular plot is $62 \mathrm{~m}$ and its area is 288 sq meters. Find the dimension of the plot
Let the length and breadth of the rectangular plot be $x$ and $y$ meter, respectively. Therefore, we have: $\begin{array}{l} \text { Perimeter }=2(x+y)=62 \quad \ldots . .(i) \text { and } \\ \text...
Let $f:\left[0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right] \rightarrow R: f(x)=\sin x$ and $g:\left[0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right] \rightarrow R: g(x)=\cos x$. Show that each one of $f$ and $g$ is one one but $(f+g)$ is not one – one.
Solution: $f: \left[0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right] \rightarrow \mathrm{R}$ for given function $\mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x})=\sin$ Recalling the graph for $\sin \mathrm{x}$, we realise that for any two values on...
The length of a hall is 3 meter more than its breadth. If the area of the hall is 238 sq meters, calculate its length and breadth.
Let the breath of the rectangular hall be $x$ meter. Therefore, the length of the rectangular hall will be $(x+3)$ meter. According to the question: $\begin{array}{l} x(x+3)=238 \\ \Rightarrow...
The length of a rectangular field is three times its breadth. If the area of the field be 147 sq meters, find the length of the field.
Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be $3 x \mathrm{~m}$ and $x \mathrm{~m}$, respectively. According to the question: $\begin{array}{l} 3 x \times x=147 \\ \Rightarrow 3 x^{2}=147 \\...
The length of rectangle is twice its breadth and its areas is $288 \mathrm{~cm} 288 \mathrm{~cm}^{2}$. Find the dimension of the rectangle.
Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be $2 x \mathrm{~m}$ and $x \mathrm{~m}$, respectively. According to the question: $\begin{array}{l} 2 x \times x=288 \\ \Rightarrow 2 x^{2}=288 \\...
Two water taps together can fill a tank in 6 hours. The tap of larger diameter takes 9 hours less than the smaller one to fill the tank separately. Find the time which each tap can separately fill the tank.
Let the tap of smaller diameter fill the tank in $x$ hours. $\therefore$ Time taken by the tap of larger diameter to fill the tank $=(x-9) h$ Suppose the volume of the tank be $V$. Volume of the...
Show that the function $f: R \rightarrow R : f(x) = x^5$ is one – one and onto.
Solution: We need to show that $f: R \rightarrow R$ given by $f(x)=x s$ is one-one and onto. A function which is onto has every element of co-domain mapped to the at least one element of Domain....
Two pipes running together can fill a tank in $11 \frac{1}{9}$ minutes. If on pipe takes 5 minutes more than the other to fill the tank separately, find the time in which each pipe would fill the tank separately.
Let the time taken by one pipe to fill the tank be $x$ minutes. $\therefore$ Time taken by the other pipe to fill the tank $=(x+5) \min$ Suppose the volume of the tank be $V$. Volume of the tank...
Show that the function $f : R \rightarrow R : f(x) = x^4$ is many – one and into.
Solution: We need to show that f: $\mathrm{R} \rightarrow \mathrm{R}$ given by $\mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x})=\mathrm{x} 4$ is many-one into. A function which is not onto is into. A function where more...
Two pipes running together can fill a cistern in $3 \frac{1}{13}$ minutes. If one pipe takes 3 minutes more than the other to fill it, find the time in which each pipe would fill the cistern.
Let one pipe fills the cistern in $x$ mins. Therefore, the other pipe will fill the cistern in $(x+3)$ mins. Time taken by both, running together, to fill the cistern $=3 \frac{1}{13} \min...
A takes 10 days less than the time taken by $B$ to finish a piece of work. If both $A$ and $B$ together can finish the work in 12 days, find the time taken by B to finish the work.
Let B takes $x$ days to complete the work. Therefore, A will take $(x-10)$ days. $\begin{array}{l} \therefore \frac{1}{x}+\frac{1}{(x-10)}=\frac{1}{12} \\ \Rightarrow...
A motorboat whose speed is $9 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$ in still water, goes $15 \mathrm{~km}$ downstream and comes back in a total time of 3 hours 45 minutes. Find the speed of the stream.
Let the speed of the stream be $x \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$. $\therefore$ Downstream speed $=(9+x) \mathrm{km} / \mathrm{hr}$ Upstream speed $=(9-x) \mathrm{km} / \mathrm{hr}$ Distance covered...
The speed of a boat in still water is $8 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$. It can go $15 \mathrm{~km}$ upstream and $22 \mathrm{~km}$ downstream is 5 hours. Fid the speed of the stream.
Speed of the boat in still water $=8 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$. Let the speed of the stream be $x \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$. $\therefore$ Speed upstream $=(8-x) \mathrm{km} / \mathrm{hr}$ Speed...
Show that the function $f: R \rightarrow R : f(x) = 1 + x^2$ is many – one into.
Solution: We need to show that $f: R \rightarrow R$ given by $f(x) = 1 + x^2$ is many-one into. A function which is not onto is into. A function where more than one element in Set A maps to one...
Let $f: R \rightarrow R$ be defined by $f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{llc} 2 x+3, \text { when } \quad x<-2 \\ x^{2}-2, \text { when } -2 \leq x \leq 3 \\ 3 x-1, \text { when } x>3 \end{array}\right.$
Find (i) $f(-1)$ (ii) $f(-3)$.
Solution: (i) $\mathrm{f}(-1)$ $x=-1$, it is satisfying the condition $-2 \leq x \leq 3$ Therefore, $f(x)=x_{2}-2$ $\begin{aligned} \begin{aligned} \therefore \mathrm{f}(-1) =(-1)_{2}-2 \\ =1-2 \\...
A motor boat whose speed in still water is $178 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$, takes 1 hour more to go $24 \mathrm{~km}$ upstream than to return to the same spot. Find the speed of the stream.
Let the speed of the stream be $x \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$. Given: Speed of the boat $=18 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$ $\therefore$ Speed downstream $=(18+x) \mathrm{km} / h r$ Speed upstream...
The distance between Mumbai and Pune is $192 \mathrm{~km}$. Travelling by the Deccan Queen, it takes 48 minutes less than another train. Calculate the speed of the Deccan Queen if the speeds of the two train differ by $20 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$
Let the speed of the Deccan Queen be $x \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$. According to the question: Speed of another train $=(x-20) \mathrm{km} / \mathrm{hr}$ $\begin{array}{l} \therefore...
A passenger train takes 2 hours less for a journey of $300 \mathrm{~km}$ if its speed is increased by $5 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$ from its usual speed. Find its usual speed.
Let the usual speed $x \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$. According to the question: $\begin{array}{l} \frac{300}{x}-\frac{300}{(x+5)}=2 \\ \Rightarrow \frac{300(x+5)-300 x}{x(x+5)}=2 \\ \Rightarrow...
Let $f: R \rightarrow R$ be defined by $f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{llc} 2 x+3, \text { when } \quad x<-2 \\ x^{2}-2, \text { when } -2 \leq x \leq 3 \\ 3 x-1, \text { when } x>3 \end{array}\right.$
Find (i) $f(2)$ (ii) $f(4)$
Solution: (i) $\mathrm{f}(2)$ $x=2$, it is satisfying the condition $-2 \leq x \leq 3$ Therefore, $f(x)=x_{2}-2$ $\begin{aligned} \therefore \mathrm{f}(2) =22-2 \\ =4-2 \\ =2 \\ \therefore...
A train covers a distance of $90 \mathrm{~km}$ at a uniform speed. Had the speed been $15 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$ more, it would have taken 30 minutes less for the journey. Find the original speed of the train.
Let the original speed of the train be $x \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$. According to the question: $\frac{90}{x}-\frac{90}{(x+15)}=\frac{1}{2}$ $\begin{array}{l} \Rightarrow \frac{90(x+15)-90...
Give an example of a function which is
(i) neither one – one nor onto
(ii) onto but not one – one.
Solution: (i) Neither one-one nor onto $\mathrm{f}: \mathrm{R} \rightarrow \mathrm{R}$ given by $\mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x})=|\mathrm{x}|=\left\{\begin{array}{l}\mathrm{x}, \text { if } \mathrm{x} \geq 0...
A train travels $180 \mathrm{~km}$ at a uniform speed. If the speed had been $9 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$ more, it would have taken 1 hour less for the same journey. Find the speed of the train.
Let the speed of the train be xkmph The time taken by the train to travel $180 \mathrm{~km}$ is $\frac{180}{\mathrm{x}} \mathrm{h}$ The increased speed is $\mathrm{x}+9$ The time taken is...
Give an example of a function which is
(i) one – one but not onto
(ii) one – one and onto
Solution: (i) One-One but not Onto $\mathrm{f}: \mathrm{N} \rightarrow \mathrm{N}$ be a mapping given by $\mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x})=\mathrm{x} 2$ For one-one $\begin{array}{l} f(x)=f(y) \\ x_{2}=y z \\...
A train travels at a certain average speed for a distanced of $54 \mathrm{~km}$ and then travels a distance of 63 $\mathrm{km}$ at an average speed of $6 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$ more than the first speed. If it takes 3 hours to complete the total journey, what is its first speed?
Let the first speed of the train be $x \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}$. Time taken to cover $54 \mathrm{~km}=\frac{54}{x} h .$ New speed of the train $=(x+6) \mathrm{km} / \mathrm{h}$ $\therefore$ Time...
A train covers a distance of $480 \mathrm{~km}$ at a uniform speed. If the speed had been $8 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}$ less then it would have taken 3 hours more to cover the same distance. Find the usual speed of the train.
Let the usual speed of the train be $x \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}$. $\therefore$ Reduced speed of the train $=(x-8) \mathrm{km} / \mathrm{h}$ Total distance to be covered $=480 \mathrm{~km}$ Time...
Define each of the following:
(i) bijective function
(ii) many – one function
Give an example of each type of functions.
Solution: (i)Bijective function: It is, also known as one-one onto function and is a function where for every element of set A, there is exactly one image in set B, such that no element is set B is...
Define a function. What do you mean by the domain and range of a function? Give examples.
Solution: A function is stated as the relation between the two sets, where there is exactly one element in set B, for every element of set A. A function is represented as f: A → B, which means ‘f’...
Let A = (1, 2, 3, 4) and R = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (1, 2), (1, 3), (3, 2)}. Show that R is reflexive and transitive but not symmetric.
Solution: $\begin{array}{l} \mathrm{A}=\{1,2,3,4\} \text { and } \mathrm{R}=\{(1,1),(2,2),(3,3),(4,4),(1,2),(1,3) \\ (3,2)\} \text { (Given) } \end{array}$ $\mathrm{R}$ is reflexive if $\mathrm{a}...
Let A = {1, 2, 3} and R = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2), (2, 3)}. Show that R is reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive.
Solution: $A=\{1,2,3\}$ and $\bar{R}=\{(1,1),(2,2),(3,3),(1,2),(2,3)\}$ (Given) $\mathrm{R}$ is reflexive if $\mathrm{a} \in \mathrm{A}$ and $(\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{a}) \in \mathrm{R}$ Here,...
Let $R=\left\{(a, b): a=b^{2}\right\}$ for all $a, b \in N$ Show that R satisfies none of reflexivity, symmetry and transitivity.
Solution: $\mathrm{R}=\left\{(\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}): \mathrm{a}=\mathrm{b}_{2}\right\}$ for all $\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b} \in \mathrm{N}$ (As given) Non-Reflexivity: Assume $a$ be an arbitrary...
Show that the relation $\mathrm{R}$ on $\mathrm{N} \times \mathrm{N}$, defined by $(a, b) R(c, d) \Leftrightarrow a+d=b+c$ is an equivalent relation.
Solution: If $R$ is Reflexive, Symmetric and Transitive, then $R$ is an equivalence relation. Reflexivity: Suppose $a$ and $\mathrm{b}$ be an arbitrary element of $\mathrm{N} \times \mathrm{N}$...
Let $R=\{(a, b): a, b \in Z$ and $(a-b)$ is divisible by 5$\}$ Show that $\mathrm{R}$ is an equivalence relation on $\mathrm{Z}$.
Solution: $\mathrm{R}=\{(\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}): \mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b} \in \mathrm{Z}$ and $(\mathrm{a}-\mathrm{b})$ is divisible by 5$\}$ (As given) If $R$ is Reflexive, Symmetric and Transitive,...
Let $A$ be the set of all triangles in a plane. Show that the relation $\mathrm{R}=\left\{\left(\Delta_{1}, \Delta_{2}\right): \Delta_{1} \sim \Delta_{2}\right\}$ is an equivalence relation on $\mathrm{A}$.
Solution: Suppose $\mathrm{R}=\left\{\left(\Delta 1, \Delta_{2}\right): \Delta_{1} \sim \Delta_{2}\right\}$ be a relation defined on A. (As given) If $\mathrm{R}$ is Reflexive, Symmetric and...
On the set S of all real numbers, define a relation R = {(a, b) : a ≤ b}. Show that R is
(i) reflexive
(ii) transitive
Solution: (i) Reflexivity: Suppose $\mathrm{p}$ is an arbitrary element of $\mathrm{S}$. So now, $\mathrm{p} \leq \mathrm{p}$ $\Rightarrow(p, p) \in R$ Therefore, $\mathrm{R}$ is reflexive. (ii)...
Let S be the set of all sets and let R = {(A, B) : A ⊂ B)}, i.e., A is a proper subset of B. Show that R is
(i) not symmetric.
Solution: (i) $A \subset B$ and $(A, B) \in R$ (As given) i.e. $\mathrm{A}$ is a proper subset of $\mathrm{B}$ But, B cannot be a proper subset of A Since, B can contain atleast one element that is...
Let R = {(a, b) : a, b ∈ N and b = a + 5, a < 4}. Find the domain and range of R.
Solution: Since a< 4, $a = 1, 2, 3$ Therefore, R $=$ {(1, 6), (2, 7), (3, 8)} As a result, Domain(R) = {1, 2, 3} and Range(R) = {6, 7, 8}
Let $R=\left\{\left(a, \frac{1}{a}\right): a \in N\right.$ and $\left.1
Solution: Since 1<a< 5, $a = 2, 3, 4$ Therefore, R $= {\{(2,{\frac12}), (3,{\frac13}), (4,{\frac14})}\}$ As a result, Domain(R) = {2, 3, 4} and Range(R) =...
Let R = {(a, b) : b = |a – 1|, a ∈ Z and la| < 3}. Find the domain and range of R.
Solution: As $|a| < 3$, $a = −2$, $−1$, $0$, $1$, $2$ Therefore, R = {(−2, 3), (−1, 2), (0, 1), (1, 0), (2, 1)} As a result, Domain(R) = {-2, -1, 0, 1, 2} and Range(R) = {3, 2, 1, 0}
Let R = (x, y) : x + 2y = be are relation on N. Write the range of R.
Solution: $x + 2y = 8$ (given) $x = 8 – 2y$ Putting $y = 1$ $x = 8 – 2(1) = 6$ Putting $y = 2$ $x = 8 – 2(2) = 4$ Putting $y = 3$ $x = 8 – 2(3) = 2$ Putting $y = 4$ $x = 8 – 2(4) = 0$; which is not...
Let R = {$(a, a^3)$ : a is a prime number less than 5}. Find the range of R.
Solution: R = {(2, 8), (3, 27) Therefore, Range of R = {8 27}
A binary operation $*$ on the set $(0,1,2,3,4,5)$ is defined as $$ a * b=\left\{\begin{array}{ll} a+b ; & \text { if } a+b<6 \\ a+b-6 ; & \text { if } a+b \geq 6 \end{array}\right. $$ Show that 0 is the identity for this operation and each element a has an inverse $(6-\mathrm{a})$ To find: identity and inverse element
For a binary operation if a*e = a, then e s called the right identity If $\mathrm{e}^{*} \mathrm{a}=\mathrm{a}$ then $\mathrm{e}$ is called the left identity For the given binary operation,...
For all $a, b \in N$, we define $a * b=a^{3}+b^{3}$ Show that $*$ is commutative but not associative.
$\text { let } a=1, b=2 \in N$ $a * b=1^{3}+2^{3}=9$ And $b^{*} a=2^{3}+1^{3}=9$ => ${ }^{*}$ is commutative. Let $c=3$ $\begin{array}{l} (a * b)^{*} c=9 * c=9^{3}+3^{3} \\ a *(b * c)=a...
Show that $*$ on $R-\{-1\}$, defined by $(a * b)=\frac{a}{(b+1)}$ is neither commutative nor associative.
let $\mathrm{a}=1, \mathrm{~b}=0 \in \mathrm{R}-\{-1\}$ $a * b=\frac{1}{0+1}=1$ And $b * a=\frac{0}{1+1}=0$ => $^{*}$ is not commutative. Let $c=3$ $\begin{array}{l} (a * b) * c=1^{*}...
Let $Q$ be the set of all positive rational numbers. (iii) Show that * is not associative.
(iii) let $c=3$. $(a * h) * c=1.5 *^{*} c=\frac{1}{-}(15+2)=275$ $a *(b * c)=a * \frac{1}{2}(2+3)=1 * 2.5=\frac{1}{2}(1+2.5)=1.75$ hence * is not associative.
Let $a * b=1 \mathrm{~cm}(a, b)$ for all values ofa, $b \in N$ (iii) Find the identity element in N. (iv) Find all invertible elements in $\mathrm{N}$.
(iii)let $\mathrm{x} \in \mathrm{N}$ and $\mathrm{x} * 1=\operatorname{lcm}(x, 1)=\mathrm{x}=\operatorname{lcm}(1, \mathrm{x})$ 1 is the identity element. (iv) let there exist $y$ in $n$ such that...
Let $*$ be a binary operation on $N$, defined by $a * b=a^{b}$ for all a. $b \in N$. Show that * is neither commutative nor associative.
To prove: $*$ is neither commutative nor associative Let us assume that * is commutative $\Rightarrow a^{b}=b^{a}$ for all $a, b \in N$ This is valid only for $a=b$ For example take $a=1, b=2$...
Show that $*$ on $Z^{+}$defined by $a * b=|a-b|$ is not a binary operation.
To prove: $*$ is not a binary operation Since, a and $b$ are defined on positive integer set And $\mathrm{a}^{*} \mathrm{~b}=|\mathrm{a}-\mathrm{b}|$ $\Rightarrow a^{*} b=(a-b)$, when $a>b$...
If * be the binary operation on the set $Z$ of all integers defined by a $* b\left(a+3 b^{2}\right)$, find $2 * 4$
$2 * 4$ since, $a^{*} b=a+3 b^{2}$ $\Rightarrow 2 * 4=\left(2+3 \times 4^{2}\right)=2+48=50$
Let be a binary operation on the set $Q$ of all rational numbers given as $a * b=(2 a-b)^{2}$ for all $a, b \in$ Q. Find $3 * 5$ and $5 * 3 .$ Is $3 * 5=5 * 3 ?$
$3 * 5$ and $5 * 3$ $a * b=(2 a-b)^{2}$ $\Rightarrow 3 * 5=(6-5)^{2}=1$ $5 * 3=(10-3)^{2}=49$ $\Rightarrow 3 * 5$ is not equal to $5 * 3$
Let * be a binary operation on the set of all nonzero real numbers, defined by $a * b=\frac{a b}{5}$. Find the value of $x$ given that $2 *(x * 5)=10$
To find: value of $x$ Since, $a * b=\frac{a b}{5}$ $\Rightarrow \mathrm{x} * 5=\frac{5 \mathrm{x}}{5}=\mathrm{x}$ Now $(2 * x)=\frac{2 x}{5}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{2 \mathrm{x}}{5}=10 \Rightarrow...
Let $*$ be a binary operation on the set $I$ of all integers, defined by a $* b=3 a+4 b-2 .$ Find the value of $4 * 5$
$4 * 5$ $a * b=3 a+4 b-2$ Since, $a=4$ and $b=5$ $\begin{array}{l} \Rightarrow 4 * 5=3 \times 4+4 \times 5-2=12+20-2=30 \\ \Rightarrow 4 * 5=30 \end{array}$
Evaluate $\sin \left\{\frac{\pi}{2}-\left(\frac{-\pi}{3}\right)\right\}$
$\begin{array}{l} \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{2}+\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \\ =\sin \left(\frac{5 \pi}{6}\right) \\ =\sin \left(\pi-\frac{\pi}{6}\right) \\ =\sin \frac{\pi}{6} \\ =\frac{1}{2} \end{array}$
Evaluate $\cos \left\{\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{-\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)+\frac{\pi}{6}\right\}$
$\cos \left\{\pi-\frac{\pi}{6}+\frac{\pi}{6}\right\}$ $\begin{array}{l} =\cos \{\pi\} \\ =\cos \left(\frac{\pi}{2}+\frac{\pi}{2}\right) \\ =-1 \end{array}$
Find the principal value of : (iii) $\tan ^{-1}(-\sqrt{3})$ (iv) $\sec ^{-1}(-2)$
(iii) Let $\tan ^{-1}(-\sqrt{3})=x$ $\Rightarrow-\tan ^{-1}(\sqrt{3})=x\left[\right.$ Formula: $\left.\tan ^{-1}(-x)=-\tan ^{-1}(x)\right]$ $\Rightarrow \sqrt{3}=-\tan x$ $\therefore...
Find the principal value of : (vii) $\operatorname{cosec}^{-1}(\sqrt{2})$
(vii) Let $\operatorname{cosec}^{-1}(\sqrt{2})=x$ $\Rightarrow \sqrt{2}=\operatorname{cosec} x$ $\therefore \mathrm{x}=\frac{\pi}{4}$
Find the principal value of : (v) $\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)$ (vi) $\sec ^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}\right)$
(v) Let $\tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)=x$ $\Rightarrow \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}=\tan \mathrm{x}$ [We know which value of $\mathrm{x}$ $\therefore \mathrm{x}=\frac{\pi}{6}$ (vi) Let $\sec...
Find the principal value of : (iii) $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$ (iv) $\tan ^{-1}(1)$
(iii) Let $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)=x$ $\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2}=\cos x$ [We know which value of $x$ when put in this expression will give us this result] $\therefore...
Find the principal value of : (i) $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)$ (ii) $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$
(i) Let $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)=x$ $\Rightarrow \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}=\sin x$ => $\therefore \mathrm{x}=\frac{\pi}{3}$ (ii) Let $\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)=x$ $\Rightarrow...
The 5th term of an AP is 20 and the sum of its 7th and 11th terms is 64. The common difference of the AP is
(a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 2 Answer: (c) 3 We have: a5 = 20 and a7 + a11 = 64. Let a be the first term and d be the common difference of the AP. Then, Thus, the common difference of the AP is...
The 5th term of an AP is -3 and its common difference is -4. The sum of the first 10 terms is
(a) 50 (b) -50 (c) 30 (d) -30 Answer: (b) -50
The 7th term of an AP is -1 and its 16th term is 17. The nth term of the AP is
(a) (3n + 8) (b) (4n – 7) (c) (15 – 2n) (d) (2n – 15) Answer: (d) (2n – 15)
The sum of the first n terms of an AP is 4n2 + 2n.The nth term of this AP is
(a) (6n - 2) (b) (7n – 3) (c) (8n – 2) (d) (8n + 2) Answer: (c) (8n – 2)
The sum of first n terms of an AP is (5n-n2) The nth term of the AP is
(a) ( 5 - 2n) (b) ( 6 – 2n) (c) (2n – 5) (d) (2n – 6) Answer: (b) ( 6 – 2n)
The sum of the first n terms of an AP is (3n + 6n). The common difference of the AP is
(a) 6 (b) 9 (c) 15 (d) -3 Solution: (a) b
If the nth term of an AP is (2n + 1) then the sum of its first three terms is
(a) 6n+3 (b) 15 (c) 12 (d) 21 Solution: (b) 15
If 4, x1,x2, x3, 28 are in AP then x3 =?
(a) 19 (b) 23 (c) 22 (d) cannot be determined Solution: (c) 22
The next term of the AP $ \sqrt{7},\sqrt{28},\sqrt{63},…… $ is
$ (a)\,\sqrt{84} $ $ (b)\,\sqrt{98} $ $ (c)\,\sqrt{70} $ $ (d)\,\sqrt{112} $ Solution: $ (d)\,\sqrt{112} $ The AP is $ \sqrt{7},\sqrt{28},\sqrt{63},...... $ $ =\sqrt{7},\sqrt{4\times...
The common difference of the following AP is
(a)1/3 (b)-1/3 (c) b (d) –b Solution: (d) -b
The common difference of the following AP is
(a) p (b) –p (c) -1 (d) 1 Solution: (c) -1
Find dy/dx, when$x=a(\theta+\sin \theta) \text { and } y=a(1-\cos \theta)$
$\text { If } y=\sqrt{\log x+\sqrt{\log x+\sqrt{\log x+\ldots . \text { to } \infty}}}, \text { prove that }(2 y-1) \frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{1}{x} \text {. }$
(vii) (viii)
Differentiate the following functions with respect to x:$\text { (iii) } x^{x \cos x}+\frac{x^{2}+1}{x^{2}-1}$$(i v)(x \cos x)^{x}+(x \sin x)^{\frac{1}{x}}$
(iv)