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In each of the following, find the value of 'a' :

(i) 4x2 + ax + 9 = (2x + 3)2

(ii) 4x2 + ax + 9 = (2x - 3)2

(iii) 9x2 + (7a - 5)x + 25 = (3x + 5)2

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Answer

(i) Given,

⇒ 4x2 + ax + 9 = (2x + 3)2

⇒ 4x2 + ax + 9 = (2x)2 + 32 + 2 × 2x × 3

⇒ 4x2 + ax + 9 = 4x2 + 9 + 12x

⇒ ax = 12x

⇒ a = 12.

Hence, a = 12.

(ii) Given,

⇒ 4x2 + ax + 9 = (2x - 3)2

⇒ 4x2 + ax + 9 = (2x)2 + 32 - 2 × 2x × 3

⇒ 4x2 + ax + 9 = 4x2 + 9 - 12x

⇒ ax = -12x

⇒ a = -12.

Hence, a = -12.

(iii) Given,

⇒ 9x2 + (7a - 5)x + 25 = (3x + 5)2

⇒ 9x2 + (7a - 5)x + 25 = (3x)2 + 52 + 2 × 3x × 5

⇒ 9x2 + (7a - 5)x + 25 = 9x2 + 30x + 25

⇒ 7a - 5 = 30

⇒ 7a = 35

⇒ a = 357\dfrac{35}{7} = 5.

Hence, a = 5.

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