Q.

Find the zeroes of the following quadratic polynomials and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients. 

(i) x2-2x-8 (ii) 4s2-4s+1 (iii) 6x2-3-7x(iv) 4u2+8u (v) t2-15 (vi) 3x2-x-4.

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(i)  For finding the zeroes we have to equate the given polynomial to 0.

x2-2x-8=0.

x2+2x-4x-8=0.

x(x+2)-4(x+2)=0.

(x+2)(x-4)=0. x=-2, x=4.

Thus the zeros are α=-2, β=4.

Sum of the zeros=α+β=-2+4=2.

-coefficient of xcoefficient of x2=-(-2)1=2.

Thus, sum of the zeros=-coefficient of xcoefficient of x2

Product of the zeros=αβ=(-2)×4=-8.

constant termcoefficient of x2=-81=-8.

Thus, product of the zeros=constant termcoefficient of x2

Hence, the relationship between the zeros and coefficient are verified.

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