Rizal Technological University

Chapter

Numerical
III

Solutions to
CE Problems
Engr. Kristine Joy Castillo
Instructor
Quadratic Equation
 Sample Problems:

Example 1
In the equation x2 + x = 0, one root is equal to

a. 1
b. 5
c. 1/4
d. none of these
Solution:
In the equation x2 + x = 0, one root is equal to

a. 1
b. 5
c. 1/4
d. none of these
 Sample Problems:

Example 2
In the equation x2 - kx + 9 = 0, find k if the roots are equal

a. 8
b. 9
c. 7
d. 6
Solution:
In the equation x2 - kx + 9 = 0, find k if the roots are equal

a. 8
b. 6
c. 7
d. 9
 Sample Problems:

Example 3
The equation whose roots are the reciprocals of the roots of the equation, 2x2 - 3x - 5 = 0 is

a. 2x2 - 5x - 3 = 0
b. 5x2 - 2x - 3 = 0
c. 5x2 + 3x - 2 = 0
d. 3x2 - 5x - 2 = 0
 Solution:
The equation whose roots are the reciprocals of the roots of the equation,
2x2 - 3x - 5 = 0 is

a. 2x2 - 5x - 3 = 0
b. 5x2 - 2x - 3 = 0
c. 5x2 + 3x - 2 = 0
d. 3x2 - 5x - 2 = 0
 Sample Problems:

Example 4
The roots of a quadratic equation are 1/3 and 1/4. What is the equation?

a. 12x2 + 7x + 1 = 0
b. 12x2 + 7x - 1 = 0
c. 12x2 - 7x + 1 = 0
d. 12x2 - 7x - 1 = 0
Solution:
The roots of a quadratic equation are 1/3 and 1/4. What is the equation?

a. 12x2 + 7x + 1 = 0
b. 12x2 - 7x + 1 = 0
c. 12x2 + 7x - 1 = 0
d. 12x2 - 7x - 1 = 0
 Sample Problems:

Example 5
Find the sum of roots of the equation 5x2 - 10x + 2 = 0

a. -2
b. 2
c. 1/2
d. -1/2
Solution:
Find the sum of roots of the equation 5x2 - 10x + 2 = 0

a. -2
b. 2
c. 1/2
d. -1/2
 Sample Problems:

Example 6
The length of a rectangle is greater than its width by 3m. If its area be
10 sq. m, find the perimeter.

a. 12m
b. 15m
c. 10m
d. 14m
Solution:
The length of a rectangle is greater than its width by 3m. If its area be
10 sq. m, find the perimeter.

a. 12m
b. 15m
c. 10m
d. 14m
 Sample Problems:
Example 7
Your company is going to make frames as part of a new product they are launching.
The frame will be cut out of a piece of steel, and to keep the weight down, the final area
should be 28 cm2. The inside of the frame has to be 11 cm by 6 cm
What should the width x of the metal be?

a. 0.9cm
b. 0.8cm
c. 0.6cm
d. 0.3cm
Solution:
Your company is going to make frames as part of a new product they are launching.
The frame will be cut out of a piece of steel, and to keep the weight down, the final area
should be 28 cm2. The inside of the frame has to be 11 cm by 6 cm
What should the width x of the metal be?

a. 0.9cm
b. 0.8cm
c. 0.6cm
d. 0.3cm
 Sample Problems:

Example 8
Noah and Tristan have 45 marbles together. After losing 5 marbles each, the product of
the number of marbles they both have now is 124. How to find out how many marbles
they had to start with.

a. 30 and 15
b. 36 and 9
c. 32 and 13
d. 35 and 10
Solution:
Noah and Tristan have 45 marbles together. After losing 5 marbles each,
the product of the number of marbles they both have now is 124. How
to find out how many marbles they had to start with.

a. 30 and 15
b. 36 and 9
c. 32 and 13
d. 35 and 10
Any Clarifications?
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