Math, asked by tarunakhandelwal, 1 year ago

if x = 3 is a solution of quadratic equation px² - 8 x- p =zero then find the value of p
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Answered by Panzer786
12
Heya !!

P(X) = PX² - 8X- P

P(3) = P × (3)² - 8 × 3 - P

=> 9P - 24 - P = 0

=> 8P = 24

=> P = 3

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tarunakhandelwal: i have doubt on your 3rd step
tarunakhandelwal: 3²= 9 then why have you written 3?
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Answered by Anonymous
8
px² - 8 x- p = 0
putting value of x ...
9p - 24 - p =0
8p = 24
p = 3
this is is your answer
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