Solve each of the following quadratic equations:
Given:
taking LCM
cross multiplying
3x2 - 15x + 15 = 5x2 - 30x + 40
2x2 - 15x + 25 = 0
Using the splitting middle term - the middle term of the general equation is divided in two such values that:
Product = a.c
For the given equation a = 2 b = - 15 c = 25
= 2.25 = 50
And either of their sum or difference = b
= - 15
Thus the two terms are - 10 and - 5
Sum = - 10 - 5 = - 15
Product = - 10. - 5 = 50
2x2 - 15x + 25 = 0
2x2 - 10x - 5x + 25 = 0
2x(x - 5) - 5(x - 5) = 0
(x - 5)(2x - 5) = 0
(x - 5) = 0 or (2x - 5) = 0
Hence the roots of equation are