Question 32

If A.M. and G.M. of roots of a quadratic equation are 8 and 5, respectively, then obtain the quadratic equation.

Answer

Let the root of the quadratic equation be a and b.

According to the given condition,

A. M. space equals fraction numerator a plus b over denominator 2 end fraction equals 8 rightwards double arrow a plus b space equals space 16 space space space space space space space space space space space space space.... left parenthesis 1 right parenthesis
G. M. space equals space square root of a b end root space equals space 5 space rightwards double arrow a b space equals space 25 space space space space space space space space space space space space space space space space... left parenthesis 2 right parenthesis

The quadratic equation is given by,

x2– x (Sum of roots) + (Product of roots) = 0

x2 – x (a + b) + (ab) = 0

x2 – 16x + 25 = 0 [Using (1) and (2)]

Thus, the required quadratic equation is x2 – 16x + 25 = 0

5 Comment(s) on this Question

Write a Comment: