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vaibhav

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· 1 Months ago

why consider the given bracket i.e.3x...

Question:
If 9x4 – 12x3 + 10x2 + px + 1 is a perfect square, then find the value of p.
Options:
A) -4
B) 4
C) 2
D) -2
Solution:

Ans: (a) 




Vyomdeep

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· 1 Months ago

Our inner soul will let us know to consider this value in exam.. lolz

Knowledge Expert

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· 1 Months ago

Ans: (a) Consider (3x2 – 2x + 1)2 [applying formula of (a + b + c)2]
(3x2)2 + (-2x)2 + (1)2 + 2(3x2) (-2x) + 2 (-2x)(1) + 2(1) (3x2)
⇒ 9x4 + 4x2 + 1 – 12x3 – 4x + 6x2
⇒ 4x4 + 12x3 + 10x2 – 4x + 1
Now, comparing with the given expression we get, p = -4

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