Mathematics · Quantitative Aptitude
Algebraic Equations and Expressions
142 Questions
Algebraic equations and expressions test mathematical skills in solving for unknown variables. Questions involve linear equations, ratios, and evaluating complex expressions. This topic forms a core component of quantitative aptitude sections in various competitive exams.
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Algebraic Equations and Expressions Questions
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(-3+2*3^(0.5))/3
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1
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Cannot be determined
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(-3-2*3^(0.5))/3
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The continued fraction x = 1/(6+1/(2+1/(6+1/(2+...)))) can be solved by noting the periodic pattern. Let x = 1/(6+1/(2+x)), which leads to a quadratic equation. Solving gives x = (-3+2√3)/3, which matches option A in decimal form.
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((abc..z)-x)^2
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abc...z
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1
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0
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The expression (a-x)(b-x)...(z-x) contains the term (x-x) because the sequence includes every letter of the alphabet subtracted by x. Since (x-x) = 0, the entire product becomes 0 regardless of the value of other terms.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Given i^2 = -1, we calculate: i^3 = i × i^2 = i × (-1) = -i. Numerator: i + i^2 + i^3 = i + (-1) + (-i) = -1. The fraction becomes (-1)/(-i) = 1/i. Multiplying numerator and denominator by i: i/(i^2) = i/(-1) = -i.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
To find x, divide 1050 by 1400: x = 1050/1400 = 3/4. This simplifies to 0.75. Option D (3/4) is correct. The other options (1/4, 2/3, 3/5) do not equal 0.75 when calculated.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
If x^4 = 16, then x = 2 (since 2*2*2*2 = 16). Substituting x = 2 into the second expression, 4^x becomes 4^2, which equals 16.
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3x(7x+12)=94 then x=2
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10x+49-99=0 when x=5
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5x(17x+13x)=600 when x=2
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2x-7x = -125 when x=25
A
Correct answer
Explanation
For the first option, if $x=2$, then $3x(7x+12) = 3(2)(7(2)+12) = 6(14+12) = 6(26) = 156$, not 94. Thus, this equation is incorrect, making it the correct choice.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Combine like terms: 15x + x = 16x. The equation becomes 16x = 80. Dividing both sides by 16 gives x = 5.
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subs(F,x,,5)
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subs(f,5,x)
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subs(5,f,x)
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subs(f,x,5)
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The subs function syntax is subs(expression, variable, value). For f=3*x^2, subs(f, x, 5) substitutes x=5. Options A has wrong syntax with double comma. Options B and C swap arguments - subs expects (f, variable, value), not (f, value, variable) or (value, f, variable).
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The expression follows standard operator precedence: multiplication and division are evaluated left to right first (10*2=20, 20/5=4, 4*2=8), then addition (8+25=33). Option A (31) and B (32) are incorrect calculations. Option D (34) would be the result if the final addition used 26 instead of 25.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
{- 4/3 x 5/4 x - 3/5 x 6/7 x (14/12 x 13/11 x 33/39) } / 2
= {- 4/3 x 5/4 x - 3/5 x 6/7 x 14/12 x 13/11 x 33/39} / 2
= {1 x 6/7 x 7/6 x 13/11 x 11/13} / 2
= {1}/2
= 1/2
A
Correct answer
Explanation
6x - 40 = -16
Adding 40 to both sides
6x = -16 + 40
6x = 24
Dividing both sides by 6
x = 4
C
Correct answer
Explanation
8x + 8 = 4x
Subject term on one side and non subject term on other side.
8x - 4x = -8
4x = -8
Dividing both sides by 4
x = -2
D
Correct answer
Explanation
6x + 18 = 4x
Subject terms on one side and on subject terms on other side.
6x - 4x = -18
2x = -18
Dividing both sides by 2
x = -9
B
Correct answer
Explanation
-15x - 5 = -4x - 16
Bring subject terms on one side and non subject terms to other side.
15x - 4x = 16 - 5
11x = 11
Dividing both sides by 11
x = 1
A
Correct answer
Explanation
2x + 20 = 24x + 42
Bring subject terms on one side and non subject terms to another side.
24x - 2x = -42 + 20
22x = -22
Dividing both sides by 22
x = -1