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A man’s age after 15 years will be the square of his age 15 years ago. Find the present age by forming a second degree equation |
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Answer» Let x be the present age . x + 15 = (x – 15)2 x + 15 = x2 – 30x + 225 x2 – 31x + 210 = 0 \(x=\frac{-31\pm \sqrt{961-840}}{2}=\frac{31\,\pm\,11}{2}=21,10\) Present age = 21 |
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