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Find the zeros of the quadratic polynomials x2 + 3x - 10 and verify the relationship between the zeros and the coefficients. |
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Answer» Let f(x) = x2 + 3x ˗ 10 = x2 + 5x ˗ 2x ˗ 10 = x(x + 5) ˗ 2(x + 5) = (x ˗ 2) (x + 5) To find the zeroes, set f(x) = 0, then either x ˗ 2 = 0 or x + 5 = 0 ⇒ x = 2 or x = −5. So, the zeroes of f(x) are 2 and −5. Again, Sum of zeroes = 2 + (-5) = -3 = (-3)/1 = -b/a = (-Coefficient of x)/(Cofficient of x2) Product of zeroes = (2)(-5) = -10 = (-10)/1 = c/a = Constant term / Coefficient of x2 |
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