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Check whether the following is the quadratic equation: x2 - 2x = (-2)(3 - x) - Mathematics

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Question

Check whether the following is the quadratic equation: 

x2 - 2x = (-2)(3 - x)

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Solution

x2 - 2x = (-2)(3 - x)

⇒ x- 2x = -6 + 2x 

⇒ x2 - 2x - 2x + 6 = 0

⇒ x- 4x + 6 = 0

It is of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0.

Hence, the given equation is a quadratic equation.

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Chapter 4: Quadratic Equations - Exercise 4.1 [Page 73]

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NCERT Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 4 Quadratic Equations
Exercise 4.1 | Q 1.2 | Page 73
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