10th Class Mathematics Polynomials Question Bank MCQs - Polynomials

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    The value of k such that the polynomial \[{{x}^{2}}-\left( k+6 \right)x+2\left( 2k-1 \right)\]has sum of its zeroes equal to half of their product is

    A) -4

    B) 4

    C) -7

    D) 7

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Let \[\alpha \] and \[\beta \]are the roots of given quadratic equation
    \[{{x}^{2}}-\left( k+6 \right)x+2\left( 2k-1 \right)=0\]
    Now, sum of roots \[=\alpha +\beta \]
    \[=-\left\{ \frac{-\left( k+6 \right)}{1} \right\}=k+6\]
    Product of roots \[=\alpha \beta =\frac{2\left( 2k-1 \right)}{1}=2\left( 2k-1 \right)\]
    According to question,
    Sum of roots (zeroes) \[=\frac{1}{2}\]
    \[\times \] products of roots (zeroes)
    \[\Rightarrow \,\,\,k+6=\frac{1}{2}\times 2\left( 2k-1 \right)\]
    \[\Rightarrow \,\,\,\,\,k+6=2k-1\]
    \[\Rightarrow \,\,\,\,\,6+1=2k-k\,\,\Rightarrow k=7\]


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