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Sanjivani Senior Secondary School, Mohan Garden, New

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MM -80

Time-3 hr
Subject-Maths

General Instruction: Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them

(i) This question paper comprises four sections - A, B, C, and D. This question paper carries 40
questions. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Section A. question number 1 to 20 comprises 20 questions of one mark each.

Section B. question number . 21 to 26 comprises 6 questions of two marks each.

Section C. question number 27 to 34 comprises 8 questions of three marks each.

Section D.question number 35 to 40 comprises 6 questions of four marks each.

SECTION-A

question number 1 to 10 are a multiple-choice questions. Select the correct option.

Q1.The graphs of polynomial x = p(y) are given in the figure. Then no of its zeroes is

(a) 3

(b) 1

(c) 2

(d) 4

Ans.(a)

Q2.Which of the following rational number have terminating decimal

Ans.(d)

Q3.The sum and the product of zeroes of a quadratic polynomial are 3 and -10
respectively.The quadratic polynomial is.

(a) x² - 3x + 10

(b) x² + 3x - 10

(c)x² - 3x - 10

(d)x² + 3x + 10

Ans. Applyig the formula for quadratic polyomial

x² - (α + β)x + αβ

Where α and β are the zereoes of the quadratic polynomial given

We are given α + β = 3, αβ = -10

x² - 3x -10

Hence and is (c) x² - 3x - 10

Q4.Write number of solutions of following pair of linear equations

x + 2y -8 = 0

2x + 4y = 16

(a) Unique solution

(b) No solutions
(c) Infinite many solutions

(d) None

Ans.Comparing the coefficients of given pair of linear equations with the coefficients of standard
pair of linear equations a1x + b1y + c1= 0 and a2x + b2y + c2= 0

x + 2y -8 = 0, 2x + 4y = 16(rewritten as 2x + 4y -16 = 0)

a1=1 ,b1=2, c1= -8and a2=2 , b2=4 , c2= -16

Since the relationship between the coefficients of both equations are as following

Therefore the given pair has infinite solutions

Q5.Which of the following are quadratic equation ?

(a) x³ + x² + 4 = 0

(b)2x² - 7x = 0

Ans. The equation (a) x³ + x² + 4 = 0 is cubic, the equation (b)2x² - 7x = 0 is quadratic equation,
(c) is cubic and (d) is of power 4

Hence the answer is (b)2x² - 7x = 0

Q6. If b² - 4ac ≥ 0 then what would be the roots of the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0
(d) None

Ans. (a)

Q7. Find the common difference of AP.

(a) 2

(b) -2

(c) -3

(d) None

Ans. The given AP is as following

The common difference (d) of the given AP is

Hence the answer is (b) -2

Q8.In figure DE ll BC, find the value of x.

(a) 3 cm

(b) 2 cm

(c) 4 cm

(d) 1 cm

Ans.

In ΔABC we are given DE ll BC, applying the BPT theorem

x=2

Hence the answer is (b) 2 cm

Q9.Sides of triangles are given below. Determine which of the sides are of right triangles.If
the right triangle then finds the length of the hypotenuse.

7 cm, 24 cm and 25 cm

(a) Yes, 24 cm

(b) Yes, 25 cm

(c) No

(d) Yes, 7 cm
Ans.The condition of a triangle being a right triangle is as follows

The square of longest side = sum of the squares of other sides

25² = 24² + 7²

625 = 576 + 49

625 = 625

Therefore the given triangle is right triangle and its hypotenuse is 25 cm

Hence the answer is (b) Yes, 25 cm

Q10. Find 10th term of AP 2, 7, 12........

(a) 37

(b) 47

(c) 57

(d) None

Ans.

nth term of AP is = a + (n-1)d

a = 2, d = 7-2 = 5 and n = 10

a10 = 2 + (10-1)5

= 2 + 9×5 = 2 + 45 = 47

Therefore the answer is (b) 47

In question number 11 to 15 , fill in blank

Q11. If equation kx -2y = 3 and 3x + y = 5 represent two intersection lines at unique point
then value of k is ....

Ans. The given equations are kx -2y = 3 and 3x + y = 5

Writting both equation in standard form

kx -2y - 3=0, 3x + y - 5 = 0
The condition of two lines a1x + b1y + c1= 0 and a2x + b2y + c2= 0 itersecting each other is as
follows

Comparing the coefficients of both given lines

a1=k ,b1= -2, c1= -3 and a2=3 , b2=1 , c2= -5

k ≠ -6

The given line has unique solutions for all values of k except to -6

So, answer , k is not equal to -6

Q12.If quadratic equation has equal roots 3x² - 4x + k = 0 has equal roots then value of k
is.........

Ans. The given equation is 3x² - 4x + k = 0

The condition that the ax² + bx + c = 0 has equal roots is as follows

b² - 4ac = 0

Comparing the given equation with standard equation

a = 3, b = -4 and c = k

(-4)² - 4× 3 ×k = 0

12k = 16

Hence the answer is

Q13. The HCF of two number is 27 and their LCM is 162. If one of the number is 54 . Find
other number........
Ans. We are given HCF of two number = 27 and LCM of two number = 162

One of the number = 54, let another number = x

The relationship between two numbers and their LCM and HCF is as follows

LCM × HCF = Product of both numbers

27× 162 = 54 × x

Therefore another number is 81

Q14. Sum of first n natural number is ........

Ans. The natural numbers are 1,2,3,4...

First term, a = 1, common difference, d = 1, sum of n terms is = Sn

Putting the value of d = 1, a = 1

Q15. I fig. OP = 5 cm, OQ = 5√3 cm, ∠POQ = 90°, ∠RPQ = 90° and PR = 24 cm, find
RQ......
Ans. In fig. right ΔPQR,we are given PR = 24 cm , In right ΔPOQ , OQ = 5√3 cm, OP = 5 cm

Applying Pythagoras theorem in triangle ΔPQR

RQ² = PQ² + PR²

RQ² = PQ² + 24²

RQ² = PQ² + 576.......(i)

Let's find the value of PQ from ΔPOQ

In right ΔPOQ

PQ² = OP² + OQ²

PQ² = 5² + (5√3)²

PQ² = 25 + 75

PQ² = 100

Putting the value of PQ in equation (i)

RQ² = 100 + 576

RQ² = 676

RQ = 26

The value of RQ = 26 cm
Question number 16- 20, answer the following

Q16.The nth term of an AP is (7 – 4n), then what is its common difference.

Ans. Let nth is represented by Tn

We are given

Tn= 7 – 4n

T1= 7 – 4×1 = 3

T2= 7 – 4×2 = -1

......

The common difference, d = T2– T1= -1 -3 = -4

Q17. ΔABC is an isosceles triangle with AC = BC, if AB² = 2AC², then find the measure of
∠C.

Ans. We are given ΔABC is an isosceles

AC = BC

If AB² = 2AC²

AB² = AC² + AC²

Putting AC = BC

AB² = AC² + BC²

Therefore ΔABC is a right triangle in which AB is hypotenuse with sides AC and BC and ∠C

= 90°

Q18.The decimal expansion of will terminates after how many places of

decimal.

Ans. We are given the fraction

Converting the denominator into the power of 10, for this multiplying the denominator and
numerator by 5

Hence the decimal expansion of the given fraction will terminate after 2 places.

Q19.Form the quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are √2 + 3 and √2 - 3.

Ans. If zeroes of a quadratic polynomial are given as α and β then the quadratic polynomial is
given as follows

x² - (α + β)x + αβ

Putting the values α = √2 + 3, β = √2 - 3

x² - (√2 + 3 + √2 - 3)x + (√2 + 3) (√2 - 3)

x² - 2√2 x + √2² - 3²

x² - 2√2 x + 2 - 9

x²- 2√2 x - 7

Hence required quadratic polynomial is x²- 2√2 x - 7

Q20. If -5 is a root of 2x² + px - 15 = 0, find value of p.

Ans. We are given -5 is the root of 2x² + px - 15 = 0

Therefore x = -5 will satisfy the equation 2x² + px - 15 = 0

2×(-5)² + p(-5) - 15 = 0

50 -5p -15 = 0

-5p + 35 = 0

-5p = -35

p=7

Section B
Question number 21 -26 carry 2 marks each

Q21. Divide the polynomial (9x² + 12x + 10) by (3x + 2).

Ans. Dividing (9x² + 12x + 10) by (3x + 2)

Therefore the quotient is (3x + 2) and the reminder is 6

Q22.Find HCF and LCM of 540 and 72.

Ans. Factorizing the numbers

540 = 2²× 3³×5

72 = 3²× 2³
HCF = 2² ×3² = 36

LCM = 2³×3³× 5 = 1080

Q23. Solve for x and y

x -4y = 1, 2x - 5y = 5

Ans.We are given the equations

x -4y = 1....(i) 2x - 5y = 5.....(ii)

Multiplyig the equation (i) by 2 , we get equation (iii)

2x -8y = 2.......(iii)

Subtractig the equation (iii) form (ii), we get

3y = 3

y=1

Putting the value y = 1 in equation (i)

x -4× 1 = 1

x=1+4=5

Hence,the value of x =5 and y = 1

Q24. Find roots by quadratic formula

4x² + 4√3 x + 3 = 0 OR 2x² + x -4 = 0

Ans. We are given the quadratic equation

4x² + 4√3 x + 3 = 0

Applying the quadratic equation formula

Putting the value a = 4, b= 4√3 and c = 3

Both of the roots of the given equation are -√3/2, -√3/2

Similarily the equation 2x² + x -4 = 0 can be solved by using the quadratic equation formula

Q25.In an AP find missing terms

Ans. We are given second term 13 and fourth term 3

Applying the nth term formula of AP an = a + (n-1)d

a2 = a + (2-1)d, a4 = a + (4-1)d

a2 = a + d, a4 = a + 3d

13 =a + d.....(i) 3 = a + 3d.....(ii)

Subtracting equation (ii) from equation (i)

-2d = 10

d = -5

Putting the value of d = -5 in equation (i)

a -5 = 13

a = 18

Therefore the required term of AP are

18, 13, 8, 3
Q26. S and T are points on sides PR and QR of ΔPQR such that ∠P = ∠RTS. Show that
ΔRPQ ∼ ΔRTS.

Ans.

GIVEN: Δ PQR

S is a point on PR and T is the point on QR

∠P = ∠RTS

CONSTRUCTION: Joining the point T and S, we get a ΔRTS

TO PROVE: ΔRPQ ∼ ΔRTS

PROOF: In ΔPQR and ΔRTS

∠P = ∠RTS (given)

∠R = ∠R (common)

ΔRPQ ∼ ΔRTS (AA rule)

Hence proved

Section C
Question number 27 to 34 carry 3 marks each

Q27. Prove that √3 is an irrational number.

Ans.
Let √3 is a rational number

Where a and b are co-prime number (i.e the numbers who has no common factor except to 1)

b√3 = a

Squaring both sides

3b² = a²........(i)

It is clear from here that a² is divisible by 3

So, a will also be divisible by 3

Therefore putting a = 3c in equation (i) (where c is another positive integer)

3b² = (3c)² = 9c²

b² = 3c²......(ii)

It is clear from here that b² is divisible by 3

So, b will also be divisible by 3

From equation (i) and equation (ii), we concluded to the point that 3 is a common factor between
a and b, hence a and b can't be co-prime number

Since our assumption that √3 is a rational number is wrong, therefore √3 is an irrational number.

OR

Find HCF of 378, 180, and 420 by the prime factorization method. Is HCF × LCM of three
numbers equal to the product of three numbers.

Ans. The given numbers are 378, 180, and 420

Factorizing the numbers

378 = 2 ×3³×7

180 = 2²× 3²×5

420 = 2²× 5×3×7

HCF = 2×3 = 6

LCM = 2²×3³×7×5= 3780

HCF × LCM = 6×3780= 22680

Product of numbers = 378 × 180 ×420 =28576800

HCF × LCM ≠ Product of numbers

Therefore HCF × LCM of three numbers is not equal to the product of three numbers.

OR

Solve graphically 2x + 3y = 2, x - 2y = 8

Ans. We are given the equation 2x + 3y = 2, x - 2y = 8

The solutions of both equations is as following

Solutions of the equation 2x + 3y = 2

x 1 4 -2
y 0 -2 2

Solutions of the equation x - 2y = 8

x 0 2 4
y -4 -3 -2

Drawing the graph of the equation

Hence both of the lies intersect at(4,-2), so the solution of both equations is (4,-2)

Q28. Solve for x ad y

Ans.

We are given the equations

Let

5a + b = 2........(iii)
6a - 3b = 1......(iv)

Multiplying the equation (iv) by 5 and equation (iii) by 6 , we get equation (v) and equation (vi)

30 a + 6b = 12....(v) and 30a - 15b = 5.....(vi)

Subtractig equation (vi) from equation (v)

21b = 7

Putting the value of b in equation (iii)

As

x - 1 = 3, y - 2 = 3

x = 4, y = 5

Q29.Find zeroes of quadratic polynomial 6x² + 2 + 7x and verify the relationship between
zeroes and coefficients.

Ans. We are given the quadratic polynomial 6x² + 2 + 7x

Rewriting the quadratic polynomial in standard form

6x² + 7x + 2

Factorizing the polynomial by the splitting up method

6x² + 4x + 3x+ 2
2x(3x + 2) + 1(3x + 2)

(3x + 2)(2x + 1)

3x + 2 = 0, 2x + 1 = 0

Therefore zeroes of quadratic polynomial(α and β)

The relationship between zeroes and coefficients of a quadratic polynomial ax² +bx + c are as
follows

comparing the equation with standard quadratic equation

a = 6, b = 7, c= 2

Putting the values of a,b,c and zeroes of the polynomial in the relationship formula of zeroes and
coefiicients.

Therefore the relationship of zeroes and coefficients is verified

OR

If α and β are zeroes of a quadratic polynomial 4x² + 4x + 1, then form a quadratic

polynomial whose zeroes are 2α and 2β.

Ans. We are given the quadratic polynomial 4x² + 4x + 1

The relationship between zeroes(α and β) and coefficients of a quadratic polynomial ax² +bx + c
are as follows
Comparing the equation with the standard quadratic equation

a = 4, b = 4 and c = 1

Puttig the values in the relationship formula

α + β = -4/4 and αβ = 1/4

α + β = -1....(i) αβ = 1/4.....(ii)

Let's find out the quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 2α and 2β by the following formula

x² -(sum of zeroes)x + product of zeroes

x² -(2α+ 2β)x + 2α×2β

x² -2(α+ β)x + 4 αβ

Putting the values of α+ β and αβ

x² -2(-1) x + 4 ×1/4

x² + 2x + 1

Hence the required quadratic polynomial is x² + 2x + 1

Q30.Find the roots of the equations

Ans. The given equation is

Simplifying it to get the standard quadratic equation

11x² -33x - 308 = -330

11x² -33x - 308 + 330 = 0

11x² -33x + 22 = 0

Factorisig it by splitting method

11x² -22x -11x + 22 = 0

11x(x - 2) - 11(x - 2) = 0

(x - 2) (11x -11) = 0

x = 2, x = 1

Hence the solution of the given equation is x = 2, x = 1

Q31.Which term of AP 3,15,27,39........ is 132 more than its 54th term.

Ans. The given AP is 3,15,27,39........

The first term, a of AP is = 3, common difference, d = 15-3 = 12

Let nth term of given AP is 132 more than its 54th term.

an= a54+ 132

a + (n-1)d = a + 53d + 132

(n-1)d - 53d = 132

d(n --1 -53) = 132

12(n - 54) = 132

n - 54 = 132/12

n = 54 + 11 = 65

Hence 65th term is 132 more than the 54th term of the given AP

OR
In an AP, given a = 3, n = 8, S = 192, Find d

Ans. We are given a = 3, n = 8, S = 192

Applying the formula for sum of an AP

4(6 +7d) = 192

24 + 28d = 192

28d = 192 - 24 = 168

d=4

Hence the value of d is 4

Q32. If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect other two sides in
district points .Prove that the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.

Ans.

GIVEN: ΔABC in which DE ll BC

CONSTRUCTION: Drawing EF ⊥ BD and DG ⊥ AC

TO PROVE:

PROOF: Triangles ΔDBE and ΔDEC made on the same base and between the same parallel
lines

∴arΔDBE = ar ΔDCE......(i)

arΔADE = 1/2 AD×EF

arΔDBE = 1/2 BD×EF

arΔADE = 1/2 DG×AE

arΔDCE = 1/2 CE×DG

Dividing equation (ii) by equation (iii)

From equation (i) arΔDBE = ar ΔDCE

AD × CE = BD × AE

Hence proved
Q33. BL and CM are median of a triangle ABC, right-angled at A.

Prove that 4(BL² + CM²) = 5 BC².

Ans.

GIVEN: ΔABC in which

∠A = 90°

BL and CM are median of a Δ ABC

TO PROVE: 4(BL² + CM²) = 5 BC²

PROOF: Applying the Pythagoras theorem in right ΔABC, ΔAMC and ΔABL

BC² = AB² + AC².......(i)

CM² = AM² + AC²....(ii)

BL² = AB² + AL².....(iii)

Adding equation number (ii) and (iii)

CM² + BL²= AM² + AC² + AB² + AL²

From equation number (i) AC²= BC² -AB²

CM² + BL²= AM² + BC² -AB² + AB² + AL²

CM² + BL²= AM² + BC² + AL²

AM = AB/2 (CM is the median of the ΔABC on BC)

AL = AC/2 (BL is the median of ΔABC on AC)

CM² + BL² = AB²/4 + BC² + AC² /4

Multiplying both sides by 4

4 (CM² + BL²) = AB² + 4BC² + AC²

4 (CM² + BL²) = 4BC² + AC²+ AB²

Substituting from equation (i) BC² = AB² + AC²

4 (CM² + BL²) = 4BC² + BC²

4 (CM² + BL²) = 5BC² , Hence proved

Q34. Solve for x

Ans. We are given the equation

(3x + 4)(x + 4) = 4(x² + 3x + 2)

3x² + 12x + 4x + 16 = 4x² + 12x + 8

4x² -3x² - 4x -8 = 0

x² -4x -8 = 0

Factorising it by quadratic formula

x = 2 ±2√3

Hence x = 2 + 2√3, 2 - 2√3 are the required solutions of the given equation

OR

Yash scored 40 marks in a test getting 3 marks for each right answer and losing 1 mark for
each wrong answer . Had 4 marks been awarded for each correct answer and 2 marks been
deducted for each incorrect answer ,then Yash would have scored 50 marks . How many
questions were there in the test.

Ans. Let Yash answered the questions correctly = x and answered the questions incorrectly = y

According to first condition of the question

3x - y = 40......(i)

According to second condition of the question

4x -2y = 50....(ii)

Multiplying equation (i) by 2, we get equation (iii)

6x -2y = 80.....(iii)

Subtracting equation (iii) from equation (ii)

-2x = -30

x = 15

Putting x = 15 in equation (i)

3×15- y = 40

45-y = 40

y=5

The solutions of the equation is x = 15 and y = 5

Number of questions Yash answered correctly = 15 and answered incorrectly = 5

Hence total number of questions in the test were = x + y = 15 + 5 = 20

Section D
Question numbers 35 to 40 carry 4 marks each.

Q35. If 4 times the 4th term of an AP is equal to 18 times the 18th term ,then find 22 nd
term.

Ans. nth term of an AP is given by

an = a + (n -1) d

Where a is first term, d is the common difference of an AP

We are given in the question

4 times the 4th term of an AP is = 18 times the 18th term

4[a + (4-1)d ]=18[a + (18 -1)d]

4a + 12d = 18a +306d

294d = -14a

21d = -a

a = -21d

Now,22nd term = a + 21d

Putting the value a = -21d

22nd term = -21d+ 21d = 0

Hence the 22nd term of the AP is 0.

OR

How many terms of AP 24, 21, 18.....must be taken so that their sum is 78.

Ans. The given AP is 24, 21, 18....

Common difference of the given AP,d is = 21 -24 = -3 and first term, a = 24

Let the number of terms whose sum is 78 are = n

Applying the following formula for the sum(S) of an AP

We are given S = 78

(51 - 3n)n =156

-3n² + 51n = 156

3n² - 51n + 156 = 0

n² - 17n + 52= 0

Factorising it by splitting up method

n² - 13n -4n+ 52= 0

n(n -13) - 4(n - 13) = 0

(n - 13)(n -4) = 0

n = 13, n = 4

Therefore the number of terms are either 13 or 4 whose sum is 78.

Q36.In an obtuse ΔABC, ∠B is obtuse AD is perpendicular to CB produced,then prove that

AC² = AB² + BC² + 2BC.BD
Ans.

GIVEN: In an obtuse ΔABC, ∠B is obtuse

AD ⊥CB

TO PROVE:AC² = AB² + BC² + 2BC.BD

PROOF: In ΔADB and ΔADC, applying the Pythagoras theorem

AC² = DC² + AD².....(i)

AB² = AD² + BD².....(ii)

Subtracting equation (ii) from equation (i)

AC² - AB² = DC² - BD²

In figure, we have DC = BD + BC

AC² - AB² = (BD + BC)² - BD²

AC² - AB²= BD² + BC² + 2BC.BD - BD²

AC² - AB² = BC² + 2BC.BD

AC² = AB² + BC² + 2BC.BD, Hence proved

OR

The perpendicular from A on side BC of a ΔABC intersect BC at D, such that DB = 3CD,prove

that 2AB² = 2AC² + BC²

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Q37.Solve for x
Ans. The given equation is

ax + bx +x² = -ab

x² + ax + bx + ab = 0

x(x + a) + b( x +a) = 0

(x + a)(x + b) = 0

x = -a, -b

Hence the solutions of the equation is x = -a and x = -b

Q38.A boat takes 4 hr to go 44 km downstream and it can go 20 km upward in the same

time . Find speed of stream and that of the boat in still water.

Ans.Let the speed of boat in still water = x and speed of stream = y

The speed of the boat in downward stream = speed of boat + speed of stream=x+y

The speed of the boat in downward stream = Distace covered in downwardstream/Time taken =
44/4 = 11 km/h

∴ x + y = 11......(i)

The speed of the boat in upward stream = speed of boat -speed of stream=x-y

The speed of the boat in downward stream = Distance covered in upward stream/Time taken =
20/4 = 5 km/h
∴ x - y = 5......(ii)

Adding equation (i) and (ii)

2x = 16

x=8

Putting the value of x in equation (i)

8 + y = 11

y=3

Hence the speed of boat in still water is 8 km/h and speed of stream is 3 km/h

Q39. Find all zeroes of 2x4- 3x3-3x2+ 6x -2, if two of its zeroes are √2 and -√2.

Ans. We are given the polynomial 2x4- 3x3-3x2+ 6x -2

If two of zeroes are √2 and -√2 then (x -√2)(x +√2) =x² -2 will be one of its factor.

Therefore further factorizing the polynomial by the reminder's theorem

2x4- 3x3-3x2+ 6x -2

2x2(x² -2) +4x²- 3x(x²-2)-6x-3x²+ 6x -2

2x2(x² -2) - 3x(x²-2)-3x² +4x²-3x²- 2

2x2(x² -2) - 3x(x²-2) + (x² - 2)

(x² -2)(2x2 - 3x +1)

(x² -2)[2x2 - 2x-x +1]

(x² -2)[2x(x -1) -1(x -1)]

(x² -2)(x -1)(2x -1)

(x² -2) = 0⇒x =±√2, x =1 and x = 1/2

Hence other two zeroes of the given polynomial are 1 and 1/2

Q40. Prove that 1/√2 is an irrational number.

Ans. Let 1/√2 is a rational number

So, 1/√2 = a/b (Where a and b are co-prime numbers)

a√2 = b

Squaring both sides

2a² = b²......(i)

b² is divisible by 2

∴ b is also divisible by 2

b is also written in the form of 2c, where c is another positive integer

b = 2c

Putting b = 2c in equation (i)

2a² =(2c)²= 4c²

a² = 2c²......(ii)

a² is divisible by 2

∴ a is also divisible by 2

Equation (i) and equation (ii) implies that 2 is a common factor between a and b,so our
assumption is wrong that a and b are co-prime number

Therefore 1/√2 can't be a rational number, so 1/√2 is an irrational number

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Class 10 Maths NCERT Solutions

Chapter 1-Real number

Chapter2-Polynomial

Class 10 maths NCERT Solutions of important questions

Chapter 3-Linear equations

Chapter 4- Quadratic equations

Chapter 5-Arithmetic Progression

Class 10 Maths NCERT Solutions

Chapter 6-Triangle

Chapter 7- Co-ordinate geometry

Chapter 9-Some application of Trigonometry

Chapter 10-Circles

Chapter 13-Surface areas and Volume

Class 10 maths NCERT Solutions of important questions

Chapter 8-Trigonometry

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