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Solve the following quadratic equation: 3x^2 – 243 = 0

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Question

Solve the following quadratic equation:

3x2 – 243 = 0

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Solution

Given: 

3x2 – 243 = 0 

⇒ 3(x2 – 81) = 0 

⇒ (x)2 – (9)2 = 0

⇒ (x + 9)(x – 9) = 0 

⇒ x + 9 = 0 or x – 9 = 0 

⇒ x = –9 or x = 9 

Hence, –9 and 9 are the roots of the equation 3x2 – 243 = 0.

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Chapter 4: Quadratic Equations - EXERCISE 4A [Page 182]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 4 Quadratic Equations
EXERCISE 4A | Q 7. | Page 182
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