Mathematics
Solve the quadratic equation 8x2 - 14x + 3 = 0
(i) When x ∈ I (integers)
(ii) When x ∈ Q (rational numbers)
Quadratic Equations
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Given,
⇒ 8x2 - 14x + 3 = 0
⇒ 8x2 - 12x - 2x + 3 = 0
⇒ 4x(2x - 3) - 1(2x - 3) = 0
⇒ (4x - 1)(2x - 3) = 0
⇒ 4x - 1 = 0 or 2x - 3 = 0
⇒ 4x = 1 or 2x = 3
⇒ x = or x = .
(i) Since, there is no integer in the solution,
Hence, no solution.
(ii) Here, x ∈ Q
Hence, x = .
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