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MathematicsQuadratic EquationTheory of equationsMedium2 minPYQ_2021
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Letpandqbe two positive numbers such thatp+q=2andp4+q4=272. Thenpandqare roots of the equation:

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Answer:
D
Solution:

Considerp2+q22-2p2q2=272

p+q2-2pq2-2p2q2=272

16-16pq+2p2q2=272

pq2-8pq-128=0

pq2-8pq-128=0

pq=8±242=16,-8

  pq=16

  Required equation

: x2-2x+16=0

Stream:JEESubject:MathematicsTopic:Quadratic EquationSubtopic:Theory of equations
2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2021

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