2. If 1 is a zero of the polynomial p(x) = ax2 3(a 1)x 1, then find the value of a.

a. Solution: Given that 1 is a zero of a polynomial Therefore, p(1) = 0 a(1)2 3 (a 1) (1) 1 = 0 a 3(a 1) 1 = 0 a 3a + 3 1 = 0 2a + 2 = 0 2a = 2 a=1 Hence value of a is 1 5. If the diameter of a semicircular protractor is 14 cm, then find its perimeter. Solution: Diameter = 14 cm Radius Perimeter of semicircular protractor = r+ 2r

= 36 cm

Question 6
Find the number of solutions of the following pair of linear equations: x + 2y 8 = 0 2x + 4y = 16 Solution: Infinitely many solutions 6.

Question 7
7. Find the discriminant of the quadratic . equation Solution: Here Discriminant = 100 36 = 64

Question 8
8. If a, 2 are three consecutive terms of an A.P., then fine the value of a. Solution: Since a, 2 are in AP, we have

Question 9
9. In figure below, ABC is circumscribing a circle. Find the length of BC

Solution: BR = BP = 3 cm and AR = AQ = 4 cm QC = AC AQ = 11 cm 4cm = 7 cm Also PC = QC = 7 cm Now BP + PC = 3 cm + 7 cm = 10 cm

Question 10
10. Two coins are tossed simultaneously. Find the probability of getting exactly one head. Solution: When two coins are tossed simultaneously all the possible outcomes are (H,H),(H,T),(T,H)and (T,T) and the desired outcomes of getting exactly one head are (H,T) and (T,H). Thus the required probability =

11.

Find all the zeroes of the polynomial x3 + 3x2 2x 6, if two

of its zeroes are and . Solution: Let P(x) = x3 + 3x2 2x 6 Given two zeroes of the given polynomial P(x) = x3 + 3x2 2x 6 are and is a factor of the given polynomial x2 2 is a factor of the given polynomial. Now, we apply the division algorithm to P(x) and x2 2

 P(x) = x3 + 3x2 2x 6 = (x2 2) (x + 3) x + 3 is a factor of P(x) 3 is the other zero of the polynomial.

Question 12
12. Which term of the A.P. 3, 15, 27, 39, will be 120 more than its 21 st term? Solution: Given A.P. is 3, 15, 27, 39, Here a = 3, d = t2 t1 = 15 3 = 12 nth term of A.P. = tn = a + (n 1)d Put n = 21 t21 = 3 + (21 1)12 t21 = 3 + (20)12 t21 = 243 Let tm be the term which is 120 more than 21st term tm = t21 + 120 tm = 243 + 120 a + (m 1)d = 363 3+ (m 1)12 = 363 (m 1)12 = 363 3= 360

m 1 = 30 m = 31 Hence, the 31st term of the A.P. is 120 more than its 21st term. 15. If the points A(4, 3) and B(x, 5) are on the circle with the centre O(2, 3), find the value of x. Solution: OA = OB = r OA2 = OB2 (4 2)2 + (3 3)2 = (x 2)2 + (5 3)2 4 + 0 = x2 4x + 4 + 4 x2 4x + 4 = 0 (x 2)2 = 0 x=2 17. Solve for x and y:

ax by = 2ab Solution: ---------(1) ax by = 2ab -----------(2) Multiply (1) with ab, we get a2x b2y = a2b + ab2 -------(3) Multiply (2) with a, we get a2x aby = 2a2b --- (4) Solve (3) and (4) a2x b2y = a2b + ab2 a2x aby = 2a2b ___________________________

y(ab b2) = ab2 a2b

y = a Put y = a in --- (2) ax = 2ab ab = ab x=b Hence, x = b and y = a OR The sum of two numbers is 8. Determine the numbers if the sum of their reciprocals is Solution: Given sum of two numbers = 8 Sum of their reciprocals = Let the numbers be x and y x + y = 8 ..(1) And

xy = 15

Substitute x value in equation (1)

y2 8y + 15 = 0 y2 5y 3y + 15 = 0 y(y 5) 3(y 5) = 0 (y 3) (y 5) = 0 y = 3 or 5 Case (i) If y = 3,

x = 5 and y = 3 Case (ii): If y = 5,

x = 3 and y = 5

Question 18
18. The sum of first six terms of an arithmetic progression is 42. The ratio of its 10 th term to its 30th term is 1 : 3. Calculate the first and the thirteenth terms of the A.P. Solution: Let a be the first term and d be the common difference of the AP S6 = 42

.(1) T10 : T30 = 1 : 3 (given)

3[a + 9d] = 1(a + 29d)

20.

3a + 27d = a + 29d 2a = 2d a = d ..(2) Using result of (2) in (1) 3(2a + 5a) = 42 3(7a) = 42 a = 2 d = 2 (from (2)) First term = a = 2 13th term = T13 = a + (13 1)d = a + 12d = a + 12a = 13a = 13(2) = 26 T13 = 26 Draw a right triangle in which sides (other than hypotenuse) are of lengths 8 cm and 6 cm. Then times the corresponding sides of the first triangle.

construct another triangle whose sides are Solution: Steps of construction:

1. Draw a right triangle using given conditions. Consider the triangle as ABC in which BC = 8 cm and AB = 6 cm, and B = 90 2. Make any acute angle CBX below the line BC 3. Locate 4 points (greater of 3 and 4 in ) B1, B2, B3, B4 on BX such that BB1 = B1B2 = B2B3 = B3B4 4 . Join B4 and C 5. Through B3, draw a line parallel to B4C meeting BC in C. 6. Again draw a line through C parallel to CA meeting BA in A on being produced. ABC is the required triangle whole sides are times the sides of ABC. 22. Find the ratio in which the point (2, y) divides the line segment joining the points (2, 2) and (3, 7). Also find the value of y. Solution: Let the required ratio be : 1. Let A(-2, 2) and B(3, 7) (2, y) = (2, y) = Comparing the x-coordinates, we get

3 2 = 2 + 2 =4 Substitute = 4 in the y-coordinate , to get the value of y

y=6

Question 23
23. Find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD whose vertices are A( 4, 2), B(3, 5), C(3, 2) and D(2, 3) Solution: A(4, 2) ,B(3, 5), C(3, 2) and D(2, 3). Area of the quadrilateral ABCD = Area of ABD + area of BDC Area of ABD =

B(-3, -5), D(2, 3) and C(3, -2) Area of BDC =

Area of BDC = Area of quadrilateral ABCD = Question 24 24. The area of an equilateral triangle is . Taking each angular point as centre, circles are drawn with radius equal to half the length of the side of the triangle. Find the area of triangle not included in the circles. [Take Solution:

Given area of equilateral triangle =

(a is side of equilateral triangle)

a = 14 cm Radius of circles Area of sector =

Area of 3 sectors = 77 cm2 Area of the triangle not included in the circles = Area of equilateral triangle area Area of 3 sectors of equal

= 84.77 77 = 7.77 cm2 OR The figure below shows a decorative block which is made of two solids a cube and a hemisphere. The base of the block is a cube with edge 5 cm and the hemisphere, fixed on the top, has a diameter of 4.2 cm. Find the total surface area of the block. [Take ]

Solution: Given side of cube, a = 5 cm TSA of cube = 6a2 = 6 X 52

= 150 cm2 Diameter of hemisphere = 4.2 cm Radius, r = 2.1 cm Surface area of hemisphere = 2r2

= 27.72 cm2 2 Area of base of hemisphere = r

= 13.86 cm2 Total surface area of the block = Total surface area of cube + Surface area of hemisphere Area of base of hemisphere = 177.72 13.86 = 163.86 cm2

Question 25
Two dice are thrown simultaneously. What is the probability that (i) 5 will not come up on either of them? (ii) 5 will come up on at least one? (iii) 5 will come up at both dice? Solution: Total number of possible outcomes of throwing two dice = 6 X 6 = 36 (i) Number of outcomes that 5 will not come up on either of them = 25 i.e. [on both the dice, any one of the numbers 1, 2 3, 4, 6 appear] 25.

P [5 will not come up on either of them] (ii) 5 will come up on at least one = 5 on the 1st die and any one of {1, 2, 3, 4, 6} on the 2nd die (or) 5 on nd the 2 dice and any one of {1, 2, 3, 4, 6} on the 1st dice (or) 5 on both dice = 5 + 5 + 1 = 11 ways. P [5 will come up on either of them) = (iii) 5 will come up on both the dice in only one way P [5 will come up at both dice] Solve the following equation for x. 9x2 9(a + b)x + (2a2 + 5ab + 2b2) = 0 Solution: Comparing the given equation with standard equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 we find a = 9, b = -9(a + b), c = 2a2 + 5ab + 2b2 26.

or or or OR If 5 is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2 + px 15 = 0 and the quadratic equation p(x2 + x) + k = 0 has equal roots, then find the values of p and k. Solution: Given that 5 is a root of 2x2 + px 15 = 0 2(5)2 + p(5) 15 = 0 50 5p 15 = 0 5p = 35 p=7 Putting p = 7 in the second quadratic equation, we get 7x2 + 7x + k = 0 Given that above equation has equal roots and hence b2 4ac = 0 49 4(7)k = 0 ( 28k = 49 a = 7, b = 7, c = k)