Math Problem Statement

14. Write the roots of the quadratic equation x(x - 6) = 0. 15. Express 75 as a product of its prime factors. 16. If 5, x, and 11 are in arithmetic progression, then find the value of x.

Solution

Let's go through the questions visible in the image:

Question 14:

Write the roots of the quadratic equation x(x6)=0x(x - 6) = 0.

To solve x(x6)=0x(x - 6) = 0, we set each factor equal to zero:

  1. x=0x = 0
  2. x6=0x - 6 = 0x=6x = 6

The roots of the equation are 0 and 6.


Question 15:

Express 75 as a product of its prime factors.

We can find the prime factorization of 75 as follows:

  1. 75÷3=2575 \div 3 = 25
  2. 25÷5=525 \div 5 = 5
  3. 5÷5=15 \div 5 = 1

Thus, 75=3×5275 = 3 \times 5^2.


Question 16:

If 5, xx, and 11 are in arithmetic progression, find the value of xx.

In an arithmetic progression, the difference between consecutive terms is constant. So, the difference between 55 and xx should be equal to the difference between xx and 1111.

Set up the equation: x5=11xx - 5 = 11 - x Solve for xx: x5=11xx - 5 = 11 - x 2x=162x = 16 x=8x = 8

The value of xx is 8.


Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How do you factorize more complex quadratic equations?
  2. Can you explain how to verify the prime factorization of a number?
  3. What is the general form of an arithmetic progression?
  4. Can a quadratic equation have more than two roots?
  5. What are the properties of numbers in an arithmetic progression?

Tip: When solving quadratic equations, always check if it can be factored before using the quadratic formula for simplicity.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic equations
Prime factorization
Arithmetic progression

Formulas

x(x - 6) = 0
Prime factorization of 75
Arithmetic progression formula

Theorems

Zero product property
Fundamental theorem of arithmetic
Arithmetic progression properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-9