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Solve the following equation by factorization:
2x2 - 11x + 15 = 0, when (i) x ∈ N (ii) x ∈ I
Quadratic Equations
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Given,
⇒ 2x2 - 11x + 15 = 0
⇒ 2x2 - 6x - 5x + 15 = 0
⇒ 2x(x - 3) - 5(x - 3) = 0
⇒ (2x - 5)(x - 3) = 0
⇒ (2x - 5) = 0 or (x - 3) = 0 [Using Zero-product rule]
⇒ 2x = 5 or x = 3
⇒ x = or x = 3.
(i) Since, x ∈ N
Hence, x = {3}.
(ii) Since, x ∈ I
Hence, x = {3}.
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