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Topic Chapter Number

Polynomials 02

Q1 What is the quotient when 2𝑚2 − 𝑚 + 3 is divided by (2 – m) leaving a remainder 9?

Q2 For the given polynomial p(x)=2𝑥 2 − 6 + 6𝑥, sum of zeroes is always less than the product of
zeroes. Justify whether the statement is true or false.
Q3 If P & Q are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, find the value of 𝑃2 + 𝑄 2 .
Q4 The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 𝑘are 𝛼 & 𝛽. Find the value of k if 5𝛼 + 2𝛽 − 1 = 0
Q5 Find the value of 𝛼 2 − 𝛽 2 for the polynomial f(x)=𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 24, where 𝛼, 𝛽, 𝛾 are the zeroes.
If it is given that the product of its two zeroes is 12.
Q6 What must be added to the polynomial f(x)=8𝑥 4 + 14𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 8, so that the resulting
polynomial is exactly divisible by 4𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 2
Q7 If 𝛼 & 𝛽 are the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial 𝑃(𝑦) = 4√3𝑦 2 + 5𝑦 − 2√3 then find
𝛼 2 𝛽2 1 1
𝑎) 𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 𝑏) + 𝑐) − 𝑑) 𝛼𝛽 2 + 𝛽𝛼 2
𝛽2 𝛼 2 𝛼 𝛽
Q8 Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 2√2, −√2
Q9 If the remainder on division of 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 + 𝑘𝑥 + 3 by 𝑥 − 3 is 21, find the quotient and the value of
k, hence find the zeroes of the cubic polynomial 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 + 𝑘𝑥 − 18.
Q10 Verify the division algorithm of the polynomial when (19𝑥 + 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 3 + 6) is divided by
(−3𝑥 2 + 2 + 5𝑥)
Q11 Obtain the zeroes of the following quadratic polynomial and verify the relation between the zeroes
and the coefficients:𝑎) 2√3𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + √3 𝑏) √3𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 + 7√3
Q12 Find all the zeroes of the polynomial 2𝑥 4 − 11𝑥 3 + 7𝑥 2 + 13𝑥 − 7, it being given that two of its
zeroes are (3 + √2) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 (3 − √2).
Q13 If 𝛼 & 𝛽 are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial such that, 𝛼 + 𝛽 = 24 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝛼 − 𝛽 = 8, find a
quadratic polynomial having 𝛼 & 𝛽 as its zeroes.
Q14 m, n are zeroes of 𝑎𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 𝑐. Find the value of a & c if their sum and product of zeroes is twice
the negative coefficient of 𝑥.
Q15 A polynomial g(x) of degree zero is added to the polynomial 2𝑥 3 + 5𝑥 2 − 14𝑥 + 10 so that it
becomes exactly divisible by 2x – 3. Find g(x).

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Topic Chapter Number

Pair of linear equations in two variables 03

Q1 For what value(s) of k does the pair of linear equations 3𝑥 – 2𝑦 – 7 = 0 & 6𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 + 11 = 0 has
a unique solution.

Q2 Find the values of 𝛼𝑎𝑛𝑑𝛽 for which the following pair of linear equations has infinite number of
solutions: 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 7; 2𝛼𝑥 + (𝛼 + 𝛽)𝑦 = 28.

Q3 Find the value of k for which the following pair of equations has no solution
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 3 ; (𝑘 – 1)𝑥 + (𝑘 + 1)𝑦 = (𝑘 + 2)

Q4 4 3
Find the point of intersection of the lines 𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 7 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 − 5 = −4𝑦

Q5 The sum of Raju’s age and half of Sameer’s age is 4. One third Raju’s age added to twice
Sameer’s age is 5. Find twice the difference of their ages.

Q6 The sides of an equilateral triangle are (6𝑥 + 5𝑦)𝑐𝑚 , (7𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 1)𝑐𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2(𝑥 + 6𝑦 – 1)𝑐𝑚
respectively. Find the length of each side.

Q7 Solve for 𝑥 & 𝑦:

a) 23𝑥 + 29𝑦 = 98; 29𝑥 + 23𝑦 = 110
𝑥 𝑦 𝑥 𝑦
b) + = 𝑎 + 𝑏; 2 + 2 = 2
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏
c) √7𝑥 + √11𝑦 = 0; √3𝑥 − √5𝑦 = 0
1 12 1 7 4
d) 2(2𝑥+3𝑦) + 7(3𝑥−2𝑦) = 2 ; 2𝑥+3𝑦 + 3𝑥−2𝑦 = 2

Q8 A takes 3 hours more than B to walk 30 km. But if A doubles his pace, he is ahead of B by
3⁄ hours. Find their speed of walking.
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Q9 A train covered a certain distance at a uniform speed. If the train would have been 6 km/hr faster, it
would have taken 4 hours less than the scheduled time and if the train were slower by 6 km/hr, it
would have taken 6 hours more than the scheduled time. Find the length of the journey.

Q10 Solve the following system of equations by cross multiplication method:

𝑦+7 𝑥 + 11
3𝑥 − + 2 = 0, 2𝑦 + = 10
11 7
Q11 Discuss the consistency of the equations 2x+y=2; 2x+y=6 by representing them on the graph.
Name the diagram formed by these lines with the coordinate axes and find its area.

Q12 A two digit number is 4 times the sum of its digits and twice the product of the difference. Find the
solution graphically.

Q13 Solve the following equations by the method of substitution.

2𝑎𝑏
a) ax + by – 1 =0 , bx + ay - 𝑎2+𝑏2= 0
b) 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 17, 2𝑥+2 − 3𝑦+1 = 5
Q14 1 1
Find the solution set (p,q) for the equations(𝑝 − 2) (𝑞 − 2) = 𝑝𝑞 − 5 𝑎𝑛𝑑(𝑝 + 2) (𝑞 − 2) = 𝑝𝑞 − 5

Q15 The area of a rectangle increases by 76 sq units if the length and breadth are each increased by 2
units. However, if the length is increased by 3 units and breadth is decreased by 3 units, the area
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Topic Chapter Number

Quadratic Equations 04
Q1 Determine if 3 is a root of the following equation
√𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 3 + √𝑥 2 − 9 = √4𝑥 2 − 14𝑥 + 16
Q2 If – 4 is a root of the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 − 4 = 0 and the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 +
𝑘 = 0 has equal roots, find the value of k.
Q3 Discuss the nature of roots of the following quadratic equations.
(i) 4𝑥 2 + 4√3𝑥 + 3 = 0
(ii) 4√3𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 2√3 = 0
Q4 Using quadratic formula, solve :
(i)3𝑎2 𝑥 2 + 8𝑎𝑏𝑥 + 4𝑏 2 = 0 (𝑎 ≠ 0)
(ii)9𝑥 2 − 3(𝑎 + 𝑏)𝑥 + 𝑎𝑏 = 0
(iii)𝑝2 𝑥 2 + (𝑝2 − 𝑞 2 )𝑥 − 𝑞 2 = 0
Q5 Given that one root of the quadratic equation a𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 is three times the other. Show that
3𝑏 2 = 16ac.
Q6 Find the value of k so that the sum of the roots of the equation 2𝑥 2 – (3k + 1)x – k +7 = 0is equal to
the product of the roots.
Q7 If α and β are the roots of the equation 𝑥 2 - 3x – 2 = 0,form an equation whose roots are
1 1
2α+β
and2β+α

Q8 If α and β are the roots of the equation 𝑥 2 -6x + k=0,which satisfy the relation 2α +3β = 10,find k
Q9 𝑥−1 𝑥−3 1
Solve for x : + =3
𝑥−2 𝑥−4 3

Q10 𝑥 𝑥−3 5
Solve for x : √𝑥−3 + √ =2
𝑥

Q11 3𝑥+1 𝑥+1 5

Solve for x : 𝑥+1 + 3𝑥+1 = 2

Q12 7
The sum of reciprocals of two consecutive even numbers is24 ,find the numbers.

Q13 A two digits number is such that the product of its digits is 12. When 3 is added to this number,
the digits interchange their places. Find the number.
Q14 A takes 6 days less than B to finish a piece of work. If both A and B together can finish the work in
4 days, find the time taken by B to finish the work.
Q15. A car left 30 minutes later than the scheduled time. In order to reach its destination in time 150 km
away in time, it has to increase its speed by 125 km/hr from its usual speed. Find its usual speed.

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Topic Assignment Number

Probability Chapter 15

Q1 A school has four houses A , B, C and D . A class has 23 students, 4 from house A, 3 from house B,
5 from house C and rest from house D. A single student is selected at random to be the class
monitor. Find the probability that the selected student is not from A , B and C .

Q2 A letter of English alphabet is chosen at random. Determine the probability that the letter is
(a) a vowel (b) a consonant.

Q3 In a house the geyser is kept on 24 hours a day. Because of the thermostat setting, it automatically
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turns off for a total of 42hours a day. A red light is shown when the power is on. What is the
probability that the light will be a) off b)on if it is looked at random.

Q4 A group consists of 12 persons , of which 3 are extremely patient, other 6 are extremely honest and
the rest are extremely kind. Find the probability of selecting a person who is extremely kind or
honest.

Q5 A bag contains 18 balls, out of which x balls are red.

(a) If one ball is drawn at random from the bag,What is probability that it is a red ball.

(b) If 2 more red balls are put in the bag, the probability of drawing a red ball will be
9
times that of the probability of red ball coming in part (a).
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Find x.

Q6 The number of matchsticks in 10 boxes is as

follows :
48, 46, 46, 45, 48, 47, 46, 44, 49, 45 one box is
selected at random. Find the probability of the box
containing : (a) 49 matchsticks(b) 46 matchsticks(c) more than 47 matchsticks.

Q7 Three unbiased coins are tossed. What is the probability of getting

(a) exactly two heads. (b) at least two heads.

(c) at most two heads. (d) exactly one tail. (e) at least one tail. (f) at most one tail.
(g) at least two tails.(h) at most two tails.(i) exactly two tails.(j) no head.
(k) no tail.

Q8 Two dice are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3 respectively. They are thrown and the sum
of the numbers on them is noted. Find the probability of getting each sum from 2 to 9 separately.

Q9 A dice has it is six faces marked 0, 1, 1, 1, 6, 6,.Two such dice are thrown together and the total
score is recorded.
(a) How many different scores are available?
(b) What is the probability of getting a total of 7?

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Q10 A bag contains cards numbered 3 to 102, one card is drawn at random. Find the probability that it is
a) An even number b)An odd number c) a number divisible by 5.

d) a perfect square number. e) a number divisible by 7. f) a two digit number

g) a number divisible by 2 and 3. h) two digit number divisible by 5.

i) two digit perfect cube number.

Q11 All the face cards of spades are removed from a pack of 52 playing cards and then the pack is
shuffled well. A card is then drawn at random from the remaining pack of cards. Find the probability
of getting

i) A black face card

ii) A queen

iii) A red card

Q12 There are 50 bolts and 80 nuts. If 10 % of nuts and 20% of bolts are rusted.. Find the probability of
not getting a rusted nut.

Q13 If one number is selected from first 70 natural numbers, find the probability that the number is a
solution of 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 > 4.

Q14 Find the probability of getting 53 Fridays in a leap year.

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