RD Sharma - Mathematics

Book: RD Sharma - Mathematics

Chapter: 2. Polynomials

Subject: Maths - Class 10th

Q. No. 6 of CCE - Formative Assessment

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If α, β are the zeros of polynomial f(x) = x2 – p (x + 1) – c, then (α + 1) (β + 1) =

Given,


f(x) = x2 – p (x + 1) – c


α and β are the zeros


So,


f(x) = x2 – p (x + 1) – c


= x2 – px – (p + c)


As


(α + 1)(β + 1) = αβ + α + β + 1


= – p – c + p + 1


= 1 – c

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The sum and product of the zeros of a quadratic polynomial are and — 3 respectively. What is the quadratic polynomial?