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

Multiple choice

What is the value of x in the equation 2x^2 - 5x + 3 = 0?

  1. 1/2

  2. 1

  3. 3/2

  4. 2

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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 $x = 2$.

Multiple choice

What is the value of x in the equation 3x + 5 = 17?

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 7

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A 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 $x = 4$.

Multiple choice

What is the value of x in the equation 2x^2 + 3x - 5 = 0?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. -1

  4. -2

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A 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.

Multiple choice

What is the value of x in the equation x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0?

  1. 2, 3

  2. 1, 6

  3. 3, 2

  4. 6, 1

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A 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.

Multiple choice

What is the value of x in the equation 3x + 5 = 17?

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 7

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A 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.

Multiple choice

What is the value of x in the following equation: 3x + 5 = 17?

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 7

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A 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.

Multiple choice

What is the value of the expression (3 + 4) x (5 - 2)?

  1. 11

  2. 13

  3. 15

  4. 17

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

What is the value of (x) in the equation (x^2 - 2x + 1 = 0)?

  1. \(1\)
  2. \(-1\)
  3. \(2\)
  4. \(-2\)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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).

Multiple choice

What is the value of (x) in the equation (x^3 - 3x^2 + 3x - 1 = 0)?

  1. \(1\)
  2. \(-1\)
  3. \(2\)
  4. \(-2\)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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).

Multiple choice

What is the value of (x) in the equation (x^4 - 2x^3 + x^2 - 2x + 1 = 0)?

  1. \(1\)
  2. \(-1\)
  3. \(2\)
  4. \(-2\)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A 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).

Multiple choice

What is the value of (x) in the equation (x^5 - 3x^4 + 3x^3 - x^2 + x - 1 = 0)?

  1. \(1\)
  2. \(-1\)
  3. \(2\)
  4. \(-2\)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A 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).

Multiple choice

What is the value of (x) in the equation (x^6 - 4x^5 + 6x^4 - 4x^3 + x^2 - 4x + 1 = 0)?

  1. \(1\)
  2. \(-1\)
  3. \(2\)
  4. \(-2\)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A 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).

Multiple choice

What is the value of (x) in the equation (x^7 - 5x^6 + 10x^5 - 10x^4 + 5x^3 - x^2 + x - 1 = 0)?

  1. \(1\)
  2. \(-1\)
  3. \(2\)
  4. \(-2\)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A 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).

Multiple choice

What is the value of the Hypergeometric function (_2F_1(1, 2; 3; x)) at x = 0?

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 3

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Hypergeometric function (_2F_1(1, 2; 3; x)) at x = 0 is equal to 1.

Multiple choice

What is the value of the Hypergeometric function (_2F_1(2, 3; 4; x)) at x = 1?

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 3

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Hypergeometric function (_2F_1(2, 3; 4; x)) at x = 1 is equal to 1.