Polynomials
Grade Class 10

Question:

<p>A quadratic polynomial, whose zeros are 5 and - 8 is</p>
<p style="display:inline">x<sup>2</sup> + 13x - 40</p>
<p style="display:inline">x<sup>2</sup> - 3x - 40</p>
<p style="display:inline">x<sup>2</sup> + 3x - 40</p>
<p style="display:inline">x<sup>2</sup> + 4x - 3</p>

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: A quadratic polynomial with zeros α and β is given by the formula p(x) = k[x^2 - (α+β)x + αβ].
<p>Let <span class="math-tex">\(\alpha\)</span> and <span class="math-tex">\(\beta\)</span>, zeroes of the quadratic polynomials where, <span class="math-tex">\(\alpha\)</span>&nbsp;= 5 and <span class="math-tex">\(\beta\)</span>&nbsp;= -8<br /> <span class="math-tex">\(\alpha+\beta\)</span>&nbsp;= 5 + (-8)<br /> = -3<br /> <span class="math-tex">\(\alpha \beta\)</span>&nbsp;= 5 <span class="math-tex">\(\times\)</span>&nbsp;(-8)<br /> = -40<br /> For quadratic polynomials,<br /> p(x) = k(x<sup>2</sup> - (<span class="math-tex">\(\alpha\)</span>+<span class="math-tex">\(\beta\)</span>)x + <span class="math-tex">\(\alpha \beta\)</span>)<br /> = k(x<sup>2</sup> - (-3)x + (-40))<br /> = k(x<sup>2</sup> + 3x - 40)<br /> for k =1,<br /> p(x) = x<sup>2</sup> + 3x - 40</p>
Correct Answer: C

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