MT-2
Grade Class 10

Question:

<p>The zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 25x<sup>2</sup> - 49 are:</p>
<p style="display:inline"><span class="math-tex">\(\frac{7}{5}\)</span>, <span class="math-tex">\(-\frac{7}{5}\)</span></p>
<p style="display:inline"><span class="math-tex">\(\frac{7}{5}\)</span>, <span class="math-tex">\(\frac{7}{5}\)</span></p>
<p style="display:inline"><span class="math-tex">\(-\frac{49}{25}\)</span>, <span class="math-tex">\(+\frac{49}{25}\)</span></p>
<p style="display:inline"><span class="math-tex">\(\frac {49}{25}\)</span>, <span class="math-tex">\(\frac {49}{25}\)</span></p>

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: To find the zeros of a binomial in the form ax^2 - b, factor it using the difference of squares identity a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b) and set each factor to zero.
<p>p(x) = 25x<sup>2</sup> - 49 = 0<br /> = (5x - 7)(5x + 7) = 0<br /> <span class="math-tex">$\therefore$</span>&nbsp;x =&nbsp;<span class="math-tex">$\frac{7}{5}$</span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<span class="math-tex">$\frac{-7}{5}$</span></p>
Correct Answer: A

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