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
What is the value of x in the equation 2x^2 - 5x + 3 = 0?
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Explanation
We can solve this equation using the quadratic formula: $x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac))/(2a)$. Substituting the given values, we get $x = (-(-5) ± √((-5)^2 - 4(2)(3)))/(2(2))$. Simplifying, we get $x = (5 ± √(25 - 24))/(4) = (5 ± 1)/(4) = 1/2$ or $x = 2$.
What is the value of x in the equation 3x + 5 = 17?
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Correct answer
Explanation
To solve this equation, we can subtract 5 from both sides: $3x + 5 - 5 = 17 - 5$. Simplifying, we get $3x = 12$. Dividing both sides by 3, we get $x = 4$.
What is the value of x in the equation 2x^2 + 3x - 5 = 0?
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Correct answer
Explanation
To solve the equation 2x^2 + 3x - 5 = 0, we can use the quadratic formula, which is given by the formula x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a. In this case, a = 2, b = 3, and c = -5, so x = (-3 ± √(3^2 - 4(2)(-5))) / 2(2) = (-3 ± √(9 + 40)) / 4 = (-3 ± √49) / 4 = (-3 ± 7) / 4. Therefore, x = 1 or x = -2.
What is the value of x in the equation x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0?
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Correct answer
Explanation
Using the quadratic formula, x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a, where a = 1, b = -5, and c = 6, we get x = (5 ± √(25 - 24)) / 2 = (5 ± 1) / 2. Therefore, x = 2 or x = 3.
What is the value of x in the equation 3x + 5 = 17?
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Correct answer
Explanation
To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation. We can do this by subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation: 3x + 5 - 5 = 17 - 5. This simplifies to 3x = 12. Then, we divide both sides of the equation by 3: 3x / 3 = 12 / 3. This simplifies to x = 4.
What is the value of x in the following equation: 3x + 5 = 17?
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Correct answer
Explanation
To solve for x, we can subtract 5 from both sides of the equation: 3x + 5 - 5 = 17 - 5, which simplifies to 3x = 12. Dividing both sides by 3, we get x = 4.
What is the value of the expression (3 + 4) x (5 - 2)?
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Explanation
First, evaluate the parentheses: (3 + 4) = 7 and (5 - 2) = 3. Then, perform the multiplication: 7 x 3 = 21. Therefore, the value of the expression is 21.
What is the value of (x) in the equation (x^2 - 2x + 1 = 0)?
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\(-1\)
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\(-2\)
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Explanation
Using the quadratic formula, (x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}), we can solve for (x) in the equation (x^2 - 2x + 1 = 0). Substituting the values of (a), (b), and (c), we get (x = 1).
What is the value of (x) in the equation (x^3 - 3x^2 + 3x - 1 = 0)?
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\(1\)
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\(-1\)
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\(-2\)
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Explanation
Using the rational root theorem, we can find that (x = 1) is a root of the equation (x^3 - 3x^2 + 3x - 1 = 0). Therefore, (x - 1) is a factor of the polynomial. Dividing the polynomial by (x - 1), we get (x^2 - 2x + 1). Solving for (x) in this quadratic equation, we get (x = 1).
What is the value of (x) in the equation (x^4 - 2x^3 + x^2 - 2x + 1 = 0)?
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\(1\)
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\(-1\)
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\(-2\)
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Correct answer
Explanation
Using the rational root theorem, we can find that (x = 1) is a root of the equation (x^4 - 2x^3 + x^2 - 2x + 1 = 0). Therefore, (x - 1) is a factor of the polynomial. Dividing the polynomial by (x - 1), we get (x^3 - x^2 + 1). Solving for (x) in this cubic equation, we get (x = 1).
What is the value of (x) in the equation (x^5 - 3x^4 + 3x^3 - x^2 + x - 1 = 0)?
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\(-1\)
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\(-2\)
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Correct answer
Explanation
Using the rational root theorem, we can find that (x = 1) is a root of the equation (x^5 - 3x^4 + 3x^3 - x^2 + x - 1 = 0). Therefore, (x - 1) is a factor of the polynomial. Dividing the polynomial by (x - 1), we get (x^4 - 2x^3 + 2x^2 - x + 1). Solving for (x) in this quartic equation, we get (x = 1).
What is the value of (x) in the equation (x^6 - 4x^5 + 6x^4 - 4x^3 + x^2 - 4x + 1 = 0)?
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\(1\)
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\(-1\)
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\(2\)
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\(-2\)
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Correct answer
Explanation
Using the rational root theorem, we can find that (x = 1) is a root of the equation (x^6 - 4x^5 + 6x^4 - 4x^3 + x^2 - 4x + 1 = 0). Therefore, (x - 1) is a factor of the polynomial. Dividing the polynomial by (x - 1), we get (x^5 - 3x^4 + 3x^3 - x^2 + x - 1). Solving for (x) in this quintic equation, we get (x = 1).
What is the value of (x) in the equation (x^7 - 5x^6 + 10x^5 - 10x^4 + 5x^3 - x^2 + x - 1 = 0)?
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\(1\)
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\(-1\)
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\(-2\)
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Correct answer
Explanation
Using the rational root theorem, we can find that (x = 1) is a root of the equation (x^7 - 5x^6 + 10x^5 - 10x^4 + 5x^3 - x^2 + x - 1 = 0). Therefore, (x - 1) is a factor of the polynomial. Dividing the polynomial by (x - 1), we get (x^6 - 4x^5 + 6x^4 - 4x^3 + x^2 - 4x + 1). Solving for (x) in this sextic equation, we get (x = 1).
What is the value of the Hypergeometric function (_2F_1(1, 2; 3; x)) at x = 0?
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Hypergeometric function (_2F_1(1, 2; 3; x)) at x = 0 is equal to 1.
What is the value of the Hypergeometric function (_2F_1(2, 3; 4; x)) at x = 1?
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Hypergeometric function (_2F_1(2, 3; 4; x)) at x = 1 is equal to 1.