Polynomials
Grade Class 10

Question:

<p>The number of polynomials having zeroes -1 and 2 is:</p>
<p style="display:inline">infinite</p>
<p style="display:inline">exactly 2</p>
<p style="display:inline">at most 2</p>
<p style="display:inline">only 1</p>

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: A polynomial with given roots is defined as k(x² - (sum)x + product), where the arbitrary non-zero constant k allows for infinitely many such polynomials.
<p>Let&nbsp;<span class="math-tex">$\alpha$</span>&nbsp;= -1 and&nbsp;<span class="math-tex">$\beta$</span>&nbsp;= 2<br /> <span class="math-tex">$\alpha + \beta$</span>&nbsp;= -1 + 2 = 1<br /> <span class="math-tex">$\alpha \beta$</span>&nbsp;= (-1) (2) = -2<br /> Required polynomial = k(x<sup>2</sup> -&nbsp;<span class="math-tex">$(\alpha + \beta)$</span>x +&nbsp;<span class="math-tex">$\alpha \beta$</span>)<br /> = k(x<sup>2</sup> - x - 2)<br /> There are infinite values of k is possible.<br /> Hence, number&nbsp;of Polynomial whose zeroes are -1 and 2 are infinite.</p>
Correct Answer: A

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