Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

For what value(s) of k will the expression $ p + \frac{1}{9} \sqrt{p} + k^2$ be a perfecr square ?

Options:

$k = ±\frac{1}{8}$

$k = ±\frac{1}{9}$

$k = ±\frac{1}{21}$

$k = ±\frac{1}{18}$

Correct Answer:

$k = ±\frac{1}{18}$

Explanation:

$ p + \frac{1}{9} \sqrt{p} + k^2$

( a + b )2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

For $ p + \frac{1}{9} \sqrt{p} + k^2$ a perfect square = (\(\sqrt {p}\) + \(\frac{1}{18}\))2

So, the value of k $k = ±\frac{1}{18}$