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Class 8 RD Sharma Solutions - Chapter 6 Algebraic Expressions And Identities - Exercise 6.6 | Set 2

Last Updated : 23 Jul, 2025

Chapter 6 of RD Sharma's Class 8 Mathematics textbook focuses on the Algebraic Expressions and Identities. This chapter is crucial for the building a strong foundation in algebra as it introduces students to the basics of the algebraic expressions how to manipulate them and various identities used in the solving complex problems. Exercise 6.6 specifically deals with the applying these concepts through a variety of problems designed to the reinforce understanding.

Algebraic Expressions And Identities

The Algebraic expressions are combinations of variables, constants and arithmetic operations. The Identities are equations that hold true for the all values of the variables involved. Together, they form the basis of the solving equations and simplifying expressions in algebra.

Chapter 6 Algebraic Expressions And Identities - Exercise 6.6 | Set 1

Question 11. If x – y = 7 and xy = 9, find the value of x2+y2

Solution:

Given in the question  x – y = 7 and x y = 9

By squaring on both sides 

(x – y)2 = 72

x2 + y2 – 2xy = 49

x2 + y2 – 2 (9) = 49   (since x y=9)

x2 + y2 – 18  = 49

x2 + y2 = 49 + 18

x2 + y2 =67

Question 12. If 3x + 5y = 11 and x y = 2, find the value of 9x2 + 25y2

Solution:

Given in the question 3x + 5y = 11 and x y = 2

on squaring on both sides 

(3x + 5y)2 = 112

(3x)2 + (5y)2 + 2(3x)(5y) = 121

9x2 + 25y2 + 2 (15xy) = 121   (given x y=2)

9x2 + 25y2 + 2(15(2)) = 121

9x2 + 25y2 + 60 = 121

9x2 + 25y2 = 121-60

9x2 + 25y2 = 61

Question 13. Find the values of the following expressions:

(i) 16x2 + 24x + 9 when x = 7/4

We will using the formula (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

=(4x)2 + 2 (4x) (3) + 32

=(4x + 3)2

Putting when x = 7/4

=[4 (7/4) + 3]2

=(7 + 3)2

=100

(ii) 64x2 + 81y2 + 144xy when x = 11 and y = 4/3

We will using the formula (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

=(8x)2 + 2 (8x) (9y) + (9y)2 (8x + 9y)

Putting when x = 11 and y = 4/3

=[8 (11) + 9 (4/3)]2

=(88 + 12)2

=(100)2

=10000

(iii) 81x2 + 16y2 – 72xy when x = 2/3 and y = ΒΎ

We will using the formula (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

=(9x)2 + (4y)2 – 2 (9x) (4y)

=(9x – 4y)2

Putting x = 2/3 and y = 3/4

=[9 (2/3) – 4 (3/4)]2

=(6 – 3)2

=32

=9

Question 14. If x + 1/x = 9 find the value of x4 + 1/ x4.

Solution:

Given in the question x + 1/x = 9

 squaring both sides

(x + 1/x)2 = (9)2

x2 + 2 Γ— x Γ— 1/x + (1/x)2 = 81

x2 + 2 + 1/x2 = 81

x2 + 1/x2 = 81 – 2

x2 + 1/x2 = 79

Now again when we square on both sides

(x2 + 1/x2)2 = (79)2

x4 + 2 Γ— x2 Γ— 1/x2 + (1/x2)2 = 6241

x4 + 2 + 1/x4 = 6241

x4 + 1/x4 = 6241- 2

x4 + 1/x4 = 6239

Question 15. If x + 1/x = 12 find the value of x – 1/x.

Solution:

Given in the question x + 1/x = 12

When squaring both sides

(x + 1/x)2 = (12)2

x2 + 2 Γ— x Γ— 1/x + (1/x)2 = 144

x2 + 2 + 1/x2 = 144

x2 + 1/x2 = 144 – 2

x2 + 1/x2 = 142

When subtracting 2 from both sides

x2 + 1/x2 – 2 Γ— x Γ— 1/x = 142 – 2

(x – 1/x)2 = 140

x – 1/x = √140

Question 16. If 2x + 3y = 14 and 2x – 3y = 2, find value of xy.   [Hint: Use (2x+3y)2 – (2x-3y)2 = 24xy]  

Solution:

2x + 3y = 14                   equation (1)

2x – 3y = 2                     equation (2)

Now  square both the equations and subtract equation (2) from equation (1)

(2x + 3y)2 – (2x – 3y)2 = (14)2 – (2)2

4x2 + 9y2 + 12xy – 4x2 – 9y2 + 12xy = 196 – 4  

24 xy = 192

xy = 8

Question 17. If x2 + y2 = 29 and xy = 2, find the value of

(i) x + y

(ii) x – y

(iii) x4 + y4

Solution:

(i) x + y

x2 + y2 = 29      (Given in the question)

x2 + y2 + 2xy – 2xy = 29

(x + y) 2 – 2 (2) = 29

(x + y) 2 = 29 + 4

x + y = ± √33

(ii) x – y

x2 + y2 = 29

x2 + y2 + 2xy – 2xy = 29

(x – y)2 + 2 (2) = 29

(x – y)2 + 4 = 29

(x – y)2 = 25

(x – y) = Β± 5

(iii) x4 + y4

x2 + y2 = 29

Squaring both sides

(x2 + y2)2 = (29)2

x4 + y4 + 2x2y2 = 841

x4 + y4 + 2 (2)2 = 841

x4 + y4 = 841 – 8

= 833

Question 18. What must be added each of the following expression to make it a whole square?

(i) 4x2 – 12x + 7

(2x)2 – 2 (2x) (3) + 32 – 32 + 7

(2x – 3)2 – 9 + 7

(2x – 3)2 – 2

(ii) 4x2 – 20x + 20

(2x)2 – 2 (2x) (5) + 52 – 52 + 20

(2x – 5)2 – 25 + 20

(2x – 5)2 – 5

Question 19. Simplify:

i) (x – y) (x + y) (x2 + y2) (x4 + y4)

(x2 – y2) (x2 + y2) (x4 + y4)

[(x2)2 – (y2)2] (x4 + y4)

(x4 – y4) (x4 – y4)

[(x4)2 – (y4)2]

x8 – y8

(ii) (2x – 1) (2x + 1) (4x2 + 1) (16x4 + 1)

[(2x)2 – (1)2] (4x2 + 1) (16x4 + 1)

(4x2 – 1) (4x2 + 1) (16x4 + 1) 1

[(4x2)2 – (1)2] (16x4 + 1) 1

(16x4 – 1) (16x4 + 1) 1

[(16x4)2 – (1)2] 1

256x8 – 1

(iii) (7m – 8n)2 + (7m + 8n)2

(7m)2 + (8n)2 – 2(7m)(8n) + (7m)2 + (8n)2 + 2(7m)(8n)

(7m)2 + (8n)2 – 112mn + (7m)2 + (8n)2 + 112mn

49m2 + 64n2 + 49m2 + 64n2

grouping the similar expression

98m2 + 64n2 + 64n2

98m2 + 128n2

(iv) (2.5p – 1.5q)2 – (1.5p – 2.5q)2

on expansion

(2.5p)2 + (1.5q)2 – 2 (2.5p) (1.5q) – (1.5p)2 – (2.5q)2 + 2 (1.5p) (2.5q)

6.25p2 + 2.25q2 – 2.25p2 – 6.25q2

grouping the similar expression

4p2 – 6.25q2 + 2.25q2

4p2 – 4q2

4 (p2 – q2)

(v) (m2 – n2m)2 + 2m3n2

On expansion using (a + b)2 formula

(m2)2 – 2 (m2) (n2) (m) + (n2m)2 + 2m3n2

m4 – 2m3n2 + (n2m)2 + 2m3n2

m4+ n4m2 – 2m3n2 + 2m3n2

m4+ m2n4

Question 20. Show that:

(i) (3x + 7)2 – 84x = (3x – 7)2

LHS => (3x + 7)2 – 84x

We will using the formula (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

(3x)2 + (7)2 + 2 (3x) (7) – 84x

(3x)2 + (7)2 + 42x – 84x

(3x)2 + (7)2 – 42x

(3x)2 + (7)2 – 2 (3x) (7)

(3x – 7)2 = R.H.S

(ii) (9a – 5b)2 + 180ab = (9a + 5b)2

 LHS => (9a – 5b)2 + 180ab

We will using the formula (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

(9a)2 + (5b)2 – 2 (9a) (5b) + 180ab

(9a)2 + (5b)2 – 90ab + 180ab

(9a)2 + (5b)2 + 9ab

(9a)2 + (5b)2 + 2 (9a) (5b)

(9a + 5b)2 = R.H.S

(iii) (4m/3 – 3n/4)2 + 2mn = 16m2/9 + 9n2/16

LHS => (4m/3 – 3n/4)2 + 2mn

(4m/3)2 + (3n/4)2 – 2mn + 2mn

(4m/3)2 + (3n/4)2

16/9m2 + 9/16n2 = R.H.S

(iv) (4pq + 3q)2 – (4pq – 3q)2 = 48pq2

LHS => (4pq + 3q)2 – (4pq – 3q)2

(4pq)2 + (3q)2 + 2 (4pq) (3q) – (4pq)2 – (3q)2 + 2(4pq)(3q)

24pq2 + 24pq2

48pq2 = RHS

(v) (a – b) (a + b) + (b – c) (b + c) + (c – a) (c + a) = 0

LHS =>(a – b) (a + b) + (b – c) (b + c) + (c – a) (c + a)

By using the identity (a – b) (a + b) = a2 – b2

(a2 – b2) + (b2 – c2) + (c2 – a2)

a2 – b2 + b2 – c2 + c2 – a2

0 = R.H.S

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