The graph of the polynomial f(x) = ax 2 + box + c is as shown in Fig. 2.20. Write the value of b 2 – 4ac and the number of real zeros of f (x).

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b² – 4ac = 0, Two

The given quadratic equation touches the x-axis at only one point.

The root of the quadratic equation is equal and real because if the quadratic equation has two distinct roots, then the graph touches the x-axis at two points.

As we know that the roots are real and equal if the value of discriminant is zero,

So,

b² – 4ac = 0

The graph of the polynomial f(x) = ax2 + box + c is as shown in Fig. 2.20. Write the value of b2 – 4ac and the number of real zeros of f (x).

The graph of the polynomial f(x) = ax² + box + c is as shown in Fig. 2.20. Write the value of b² – 4ac and the number of real zeros of f (x).