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  • Question
  • The sum of the squares of 2 natural consecutive odd numbers is 394. The sum of the numbers is :


  • Options
  • A. 24
  • B. 32
  • C. 40
  • D. 28

  • Correct Answer
  • 28 

    Explanation

    Let, the two natural consecutive odd numbers be n and (n + 2)
    Now, according to the question,
    ? n2 + ( n + 2 )2 = 394
    ? n2 + n2 + 4 + 4n = 394
    ? 2n2 + 4n - 390= 0
    ? n2 + 2n - 195 = 0
    ? n2 + 15n - 13n - 195 = 0
    ? n( n + 15 ) - 13( n + 15 ) = 0
    ? ( n + 15 ) ( n - 13 ) = 0
    ? n = 13 and n ? - 15
    ? The two natural consecutive odd numbers be 13 and (13 + 2) = 15 .
    ? the sum of the numbers = 13 + 15 = 28
    Quicker Approach:
    By mental operation, 132 + 152 = 169 + 225 = 394
    ? Required sum = 13 + 15 = 28


  • Quadratic Equation problems


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    • 1. 
      Find the value of ?30 + ?30 + ?30 +........

    • Options
    • A. 5
    • B. 3?10
    • C. 6
    • D. 7
    • Discuss
    • 2. 
      The factors of ( a2 + 4b2 + 4b ? 4ab ? 2a ? 8 ) are :

    • Options
    • A. (a ? 2b ? 4) (a ? 2b + 2)
    • B. (a ? b + 2) (a + 4b + 4)
    • C. (a + 2b ? 4) (a + 2b + 2)
    • D. (a + 2b ? 1) (a ? 2b + 1)
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    • 3. 
      If ?, ? are the roots of the equation 2x2 - 3x + 1 = 0, form an
      equation whose roots are
      ?
      and
      ?
      ?
      ?

    • Options
    • A. 2x2 + 5x + 2 = 0
    • B. 2x2 - 5x - 2 = 0
    • C. 2x2 - 5x + 2 = 0
    • D. None of these
    • Discuss
    • 4. 
      Find 2 consecutive positive odd integers whose squares have the sum 290.

    • Options
    • A. 11, 13
    • B. 13, 15
    • C. 9, 11
    • D. None of these
    • Discuss
    • 5. 
      The roots of the equation x2 + px + q = 0 are equal if :

    • Options
    • A. p2 = 2q
    • B. p2 = 4q
    • C. p2 = - 4q
    • D. p2 = - 2q
    • Discuss
    • 6. 
      The roots of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 will be reciprocal if

    • Options
    • A. a = b
    • B. b = c
    • C. c = a
    • D. None of these
    • Discuss
    • 7. 
      ?. x 2 ? 4 = 0
      ?. y 2 + 6y + 9 = 0

    • Options
    • A. 1
    • B. 2
    • C. 3
    • D. 4
    • Discuss
    • 8. 
      ?. x 2 = 729
      ?. y = ? 729

    • Options
    • A. 1
    • B. 2
    • C. 3
    • D. 4
    • Discuss
    • 9. 
      ?. 2x 2 + 11x + 14 = 0
      ?. 4y 2 + 12y + 9 = 0

    • Options
    • A. 1
    • B. 2
    • C. 3
    • D. 4
    • Discuss
    • 10. 
      ?. x 2 - 7x + 12 = 0
      ?. y 2 - 12y + 32 = 0

    • Options
    • A. 1
    • B. 2
    • C. 3
    • D. 4
    • Discuss


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