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# Can someone tell me how to approach and solve this math problem?

If the pair of lines $6x^2-pxy-3y^2-24x+3y+q=0$ intersect on x- axis then p is equal to :- $a)3/2$ $b)-5/2$ $c)-18$ $d)-7$

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Note by Parag Zode
2 years, 4 months ago

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For to intersect this pair of straight line on x-axis , Let They intersect at point P ($$\alpha \, 0$$ )

So putting y=0 in given equation

$6\alpha ^{ 2 }\quad -\quad 24\alpha \quad +\quad q\quad =\quad 0$.

Now since Intersection point is unique so value of $$\alpha$$ is also unique. So Discriminant of this quadratic equation is zero !!

$q\quad =\quad 24\\ \\ \alpha \quad =\quad 2$.

Therefore Given equation representing pair of straight lines if it's Discriminant is zero !!

$\left| \begin{matrix} 6 & -p/2 & -12 \\ -p/2 & -3 & 3/2 \\ -12 & 3 & 24 \end{matrix} \right| \quad =\quad 0\\ \\ P\quad =\quad 3/2$. · 2 years, 4 months ago

Ok! I didn't knew to use determinant after finding q and a(alpha).. Anyways ,Nice solution. · 2 years, 4 months ago

The line(s) intersect the x-axis when y=0. The equation then becomes 6x^2 - 24x + q = 0. There are tons of values for x that will solve this equation depending on the value of q.

If y = 0 then values for p are limitless (infinite). · 2 years, 4 months ago

Sir but can we assume that for finding value of q the equation$6x^2-24x+q=0$ should be perfect square ? If it is then the value of q is equal to 24. This is a JEE Question . · 2 years, 4 months ago

Are there 2 lines? I see only 1 equation. · 2 years, 4 months ago

The equation above is multiplication of those 2 lines · 2 years, 4 months ago

What are the 2 lines? · 2 years, 4 months ago

That is what we have to find in terms of 'p' · 2 years, 4 months ago

You also have a q which affects the situation.

If this line intersects the x axis then the value for y = 0. · 2 years, 4 months ago