Question

A Choose the correct alternative.
Which of the following quadratic equations has roots 2, -1?
a) x2 + x + 2 = 0 b)x? - x - 2 = 0 c) x2 + 2x - 2 = 0
d) x2 - 2x + 2 = 0​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let, the speed of the stream be x km/hr

Speed of boat in still water =20 km/hr

∴Speed of boat with downstream 20+x km/hr

∴ Speed of boat with upstream 20−x km/hr

As per given condition

20−x48−20+x48=1

⟹48[20−x1−20+x1]=1

⟹[(20−x)(20+x)20+x−20+x]=481

⟹400−x22x=481

⟹96x=400−x2

⟹x2+96x−400=0

⟹x2+100x−4x−400

⟹x(x+100)−4(x+100)=0

⟹(x−4)(x+100)=0

Either, x=4 or x=−100

∵ Speed cannot be negative ∴x=4 km/hr is considered.

∴ the speed of the stream =4 km/hr.