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Mathematics — Standard (041) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 4.2 Quadratic Equations § 4.3 Solution of a Quadratic Equation by Factorisation § 4.5 Summary
The quadratic equation whose roots are $7$ and $\dfrac{1}{7}$ is :
  1. A $7x^2 - 50x + 7 = 0$
  2. B $7x^2 - 50x + 1 = 0$
  3. C $7x^2 + 50x - 7 = 0$
  4. D $7x^2 + 50x - 1 = 0$
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Model Answer

Option A: $7x^2 - 50x + 7 = 0$

Sum of roots $= 7 + \dfrac{1}{7} = \dfrac{50}{7}$; Product of roots $= 7 \times \dfrac{1}{7} = 1$.

Required equation: $x^2 - \dfrac{50}{7}x + 1 = 0$, i.e., $7x^2 - 50x + 7 = 0$.

Explanation

For any quadratic with roots $\alpha$ and $\beta$: equation is $x^2 - (\alpha+\beta)x + \alpha\beta = 0$. Multiply through by 7 to clear the fraction. Key check: product of roots = 1 (not $\frac{1}{7}$), which rules out options B, C, D immediately.

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