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The number of polynomials having zeros as 2 and 5 is


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a

1

b

2

c

3

d

More than 3 

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Given, the zeros of the polynomial are -2 and 5.
Here the polynomial is of the form
p(x) = ax² + bx + c
We know that
Sum of zeros = – (coefficient of x) ÷ coefficient of x² = -ba
-2 + 5 = -ba
3 =  -ba
b = -3 and a = 1
Product of the zeros = constant term ÷ coefficient of x² = ca
ca = (-2)(5)
c = -10
Now let us substitute a, b and c values in p (x)
x² - (3x) + (-10)
x² - 3x - 10
Therefore, the number of polynomials having zeros as -2 and 5 is more than 3.
 
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