IIT JEE Algebraic Manipulation

2010 Paper 1 problem 35 Algebraic Manipulation

[vaibhavsonkar]

To attempt an answer we can substitute ã=-1 and b=-1 (and consequently p=2 and q=-2 ) and check which option satisfies for x=1.

[Creamcheese]

One of the easiest question in iit jee even a 10th grade ( indian student) can solve it.

[Ferrus]

Is there an easier way to solve this with less algebraic manipulation using the formulae for compound roots a1/a2 etc?

[ayushshinde]

I have this qn in my practice module its like the easiest one in there

[carcinogenicthalidomide]

I solved it mentally wow I'm so happy rn

[Nandine]

thats a first for you, doing the question before you do do the video lol, working it out on the 'fly'

[senku]

that was kinda easy brah
just gotta use -b/a for sum of roots formula