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Polynomials
NCERT Exemplar Ch 02
CBSE_NCERT_EXEMPLAR_CH02
Grade 10

Question:

The number of polynomials having zeroes as $-2$ and $5$ is:

$1$
$2$
$3$
More than 3

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: The family of polynomials with fixed zeroes $\alpha, \beta$ is $k(x - \alpha)(x - \beta)$ for any non-zero real constant $k$.
Stepwise Solution:

Polynomials are of the form $p(x) = k(x + 2)(x - 5)$ where $k \in \mathbb{R} \setminus \{0\}$. [0.5 Mark]

Since $k$ can take infinitely many real values, there are infinitely many (more than 3) such polynomials. [0.5 Mark]

Marking Scheme:

• Expressing polynomial family with constant $k$: 0.5 Mark
• Concluding infinitely many (more than 3): 0.5 Mark

Correct Answer: More than 3
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