MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONs

Select the most appropriate answerfron the given options:

1. Which of the following is a polynomial ?

(b) 2x2-3/ +1 ()+x-2+7 (d) 3x-3x +1

2. A polynomial of degree 2 is called

(a) linear polynonmial (6) quadratic polynomial

(c) cubic polynomial (d) biquadratic polynomial
3. The maximum number of zeroes of a cubic polynomial are

(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3

 From the graph, the degree of the
polynonial is

(a) 0 (b) (c) 2 (d) 3

5. In figure, the graph of a polynomial p(r) is shown. The number of zeroes of plx) iS

B
X

Y"
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
6. Which of the following is not the graph of a quadratic polynomial ? [NCERT Exemplar

(a)x (b) X

(c)x (d) X

7. The product of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial bx + cx + a is

(0) (b) (c) (d)

8.The number of polynomials having zeroes

as-2 and 5is -NCERT Exemplar
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c))3 (d) more than 3
9. The relationship between the sum of zeroes and coetficients of the quadratic polynomia-
a

ax + bx +C is
C

(a) a+ B= (b) a + B=- (c) a+B=- a (0) a+p-

Polynomials 2
 ihe graph of the polynomial f(x)= 21- 5 1s a straj8nt ne which imtersects the x-axis
at exactiy one

point namely :
(a)

The sum of zeroes of the quadratic polynomial flx) +3x = -

5 is
(a) 3 (b)-3 (c) 5 (d)-5
2 I f a, B are the zeroes of the polynomial x? - 1, then ca + Bis
(a) -1 (b) 1 (c) 0 (d) 2
13. The product of zeroes of the cubic polynomial f ) = 33+ 5x-6x - 9 is

(a) -3 (6)-3 (c)-2 (d) 3

14. 2 is the zero

of the polynomial a3 + 42-3x- 18.
(a) True (b) False (c) Can't say (d) Partially True or False
15. The sum of products of zeroes taken two at a time of the polynomialft) =- 5+3x + 4 is

(a) 5 (6) 0 (c) 3 (d) -5

16., A quadratic polynomial, whose zeroes are - 3 and 4, is
[NCERT Exemplar
(a) - x + 12 (b) +x + 12 (d) 2x +2x -24

17. A quadratic polynomial, the sum and product of whose zeroes are and 1 respectively, is

[NCERT)
(a)42-x-4] ()l-4r -4] (c) k4x-4x -4] (d) k{4x-4]
18. If sum of zeroes of the polynomial flx) = 2xr+ k x -4x +9 is 4, then the value of k is

(a) 3 (b) 8 (c)-6 (d) -8

19. For what value of a, the product of the zeroes of the polynomial ax-6x - 12 is 4?
(a) 6 (b) 12 (c) 2 (d) -3

20 The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial flx) =

x- 11x- 12 are
(a) 11 and 1 (b) 12 and - 1
(c)-11 and -1 (d) 12 and 1
21 A quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 3 + V2 and 3 -V2 is

(a) k(x-6x-7) (b) k(a- 6x + 7) (c) k(3x-4) (d) k(9x- 6x + 4)

22 If 1 is the zero of polynomial ax- 3(a -1)x - 1, then the value of a is
(a) 1 (b)0 () 2 (d) 5
23 If one zero of the polynomial fx) = 2x+13x + k is the reciprocal of the other, then the value of k is

13
(a) 2 (b)-2 (C) 2
(a)

2 a If one of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial (k - 1)x+ kx + 1 is - 3, then the value of k is

[NCERT Exemplar)
2
() () (c)3 (d)
 zero 15
lf one ot the zero of the quadratic polvnomial x - 7x -

12 is 4, then its other

(a) 7 (c) 12 (d) 4

(b) 3
If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial + (a + 1)x + b are 2 and - 5, then

u) u=7, b=-1 (b) a =5,b=-1 ( ) a = 2, b= - 6

(d)a=0, b= -6
Given that one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ax + ba+ cx + d is zero, the product of the

other two zeroes is

(a) (b) C (c) 0 (d)

28. I fthe sum of the zeroes of the polynomial kx +2x + 3k is equal to their product then k 1s

2
(0)
3
(b) (c)4 (d)

29. The non-zero values of p and q, for whichp and q are the zeroes of + px + g are respectively

(a) 1,2 (b) -1,2 (c) 1,-2 (d) -1,-2

30. The zeroes of the quadratic polynomialx+ 99x + 127 are INCERT xemplar
(a) both positive. (b) both negative.
(c) one positive and oné negative. (d) both equal.
31. If the zeroes ofthe quadratic polynomial ax +bx + C, C #0 are equal, then [NCERT Exenmplar
(a) cand a have opposite signs. (b) c and b have opposite signs.

(c) c anda have the same sign. (d) c andb have the same sign.
32. If one of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial of the form + ax +b is the rnegative ofthe other
then it NCERT Exemplar!
(a) has no linear term and the constant term is negative.
(b) has no linear term and the constant term is positive.

(c) can have a linear term but the constant term is negative.
(d) can have a linear term but the constant term is positive.
33. If a and ß are the zeroes of the polynomial x*- 4x +1, then the value of a + i s

(a) 4 (b)-4 (c) 1

ax bx c, then.
Bare the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial fx)
= + +
64) If a and

(o) (6)-
C
()-
21- 4x + 1, then a + B is
35. If a, Bare zeroes of quadratic polynomial
(c)5 (d) none of these
(a) 2 (b) 3
x - plx + 1) c, then (a + 1)(B + 1) is equal to
Bare the zeroes of the polynomial flx)
-

36. If a and
(c)C (d) 1+c
(a) C-1 (b) 1-c
8 is exactly divisible by (x- 2) is
of p for which the polynomial x+4x-px
+
37. The value
(c)5 (d) 16
(a) 0 (b) 3
x- 13x + 40 are
38. The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
(6) -8,-5
(c)8,-5 (d) -8,5
(a) 8, 5

Pobnomis
 Ihe graph of a polvnomial intersects the X-axis at ekacuy twO points. Then the polvnomial may be

(c) cubic d) both (b) and (e)

(a) linear b) quadratic
I f a , B, 7 are the zeroes of the polynomial + 4 x - 3 x- 1 8 , t h e n the value of (aß + Bv + ya) is

(a) ()-1

ANSWERS

1. (d) (b) (d) (b) (a)

6 (d) (a) S. (d) (b) 10(C)

11. (b) 12. (c) 13. (d) 14 () 15 (0)
16. (c) 17. (a) 18. (d) 19 (d) 2. (b)
21. (b) 22. (a) 23. (a) 24 (b) 25. (b)
29. () 30. (b)
26. (d) 27. (b) 28. (6)
33. (a) 34. (b) 35. (b)
31. (C) 32. (a)

38. () 39. (d) 30. (b)

36. (b) 37. (d)

HINTS/SOLUTIONS OF SELECTED MCQs

4. Since the graph is a straight line.
of linear polynomial =F1
I t is graph of linear polynomial. Degree
a
intersects the -axis at one point C in the figure.
5. The number of zeroes is 1 as the graph
and it intersects
which opens upwards or downwards
6. The graph of quadratic polynomial is parabola
in (d) intersects x-axis at three points.
X-axis atmost two points but graph

7. The given polynomial is

bx + CX +a
Constant term

Since, Product of zeroes =

Coefficient of x

given quadratic polynomial

:

Product of zeroes of the b

B], where k can take any real value.

ß is written as k\x- (a B)x
+ +
with zeroes a and
8. A polynomial 2 and 5.
infinite number of polynomials having
zeroes
-

Hence, there are

line which intersects the -axis (i.e., fx) =

0
of the polynomial f(x)
= 2x -

5 is a straight
10. The graph
x= ) at exactly one point namely
11. We have quadratic polynomial
fx) =x+ 3t- 5
Coefficient of x
Sum of zeroes
Coefficient of x2 ---3
12. Since o, B are the zeroes of the polynomialr-1.
Coefficient of x
=
0
=
a+8 Coefficient of x
Sum of zeroes
 We have cubic polynomial
fx) = 3x+ 51-6x - 9

Constant termn
Product of zeroes =
Coetticient of
-9)3
14
The given polynomial 1s p(x) r+
4x-3x - 18.
=

p(2)-(2+ 4(2)2-3(2) - 18
= 8 + 16-6-18

p(2) = 24- 24 0

. 2 is zero of the given polynomial.

15. We have cubic polynomial
fx) =xs-5x+3x+4
Coefficient of x
Sum of products of zeroes taken two at a time =

Coefficient of x
3
written as k[- (o. + B)X + aB|.
16. We know that quadratic polynomial with zeroes and Bcan be
a

3 and4
Required quadratic polynomial with
zeroes
-

=x- (-3+ 4)x + (-3)4) - =

x -

12- "
17. We have.

Sum of zeroes=

Product of z e r o e s =
-

1
and
whose sum and product of zeroes
are given by
We know that the quadratic polynomial
+ Product of zeroes
k{x- (Sum of zeroes)x
fx) =

18. We have
fx) =2+kx-4x +9
Sum of zeroes =4
Coefficient of x
Also sum of zeroes Coefficient of x3

k=-8
4 - k =8 »

is axd- 6x -12
19. The given polynomial
Constant term

Product of zeroes Coefficient of x

4(given)=-

12 -3
a=
 We have

fa)=x-1lr- 12 =-12x +X- 12

fax) =x(x- 12) + 1(r 12) ( - 12)(7 + 1)
-
=

The zeroes of fla) are given by f(a) =0

Now, fa) =0
x-12)(x + 1) =0
x-12) =0 or X+1 =0
= 12 or r =- 1

Hence, the zeroes of flx) are 12 and - 1

21. Let S and P denote the sum and product of a required quadratic polynomial p(), then

Sum ofzeroes (S) =(3 + v2 ) + (3- v2) =6

and Product of zeroes (P) = (3+ V2 )3- 2 ) = (3)- (/2) =9-2=7

p(x) =k[x-Sx + P], where k is non-zero real number

or p(x)=k(a- 6x + 7), where k is non-zero real number.
22. Given,
1 is a zero of the polynomial fx) =ax-3(a- 1)x -1
f1) =0 a(1)-3(a- 1) x 1 -1 =0

a-3a+3-1 =0 - 2a =-2

a = 1
a=

23. Let a andbe two zeroes of the polynomial ft) = 2x* + 13x + k.

Constant term
Product of zeroes =
Coefficient of x

( 1-
24. Since -3 is a zero of the polynomial flx) =
(k-1)x + kx + 1, then
f-3) =0
(k-1)-3)+k(-3) + 1 =0
9(k-1)-3k+ 1 =0
6k-9 + 1 =0

6k-8 =0

k= k=

25. Let a be the other zero of the given polynomial.

Now, a and 4 are two zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x - 7x+ 12.

a+4
Sum of zeroes
=

of zeroes =
Coefficient of x 2 7
Also, sum
Coefficient of x

a+4 7
a =7-4 =3
3.
of given polynomial is
Hence, the other zero
 we have
quadratic polynomial x (a+ 1)x +b.
Two of its zeroesare 2 and-3.
Sum of zeroes =2 +
(-3) =2-3=- 1
Also, Sum of zeroeS = Coefficient of x (a+1)
2
Coefficient of x

- (a + 1) =-
1 a+1=l a =0
Now, Product of zeroes =
(2)(-3) - 6 =

Also, Product of zeroes = Constant term b

Coefficient of x21
b=- 6
7. We have cubic polynomial
ax +bx+ CX + d
Let a, B, y are the zeroes of
given polynomial where a =
0.
We know that

Sum of
products of zeroes taken two at a time =
Coefficient of x
Coefficient of xs
oß+By+ yo = (OB+By+Y(0)= By=
a a
Hence, product of other two zeroes = .
a

28. The
given polynomial is kx* + 2x+3k.
Since it is given that
Sum of zeroes = Product of zeroes

Coefficient of x Constant term

Coefficient of x2 Coefficient of x2

A - 2k 3k2

3k+2k=0 k(3k + 2) =0
k = 0 or 3k+2 0

k = 0 or k
k =0, is not possible.
Hence, k = is the required value.

30. In quadratic polynomialax + bx +C, ifa > 0, b> 0, c>0 or a < 0, b< 0, c <0
then both zeroes are negative.
In given polynomial
a = 1> 0, b = 99 >0, c = 127 > 0
So, both zeroes of the quadratic polynomial are negative.
31. It is given that zeroes of quadratic polynomial ax + bx + C are equal.

Product of zeroes >0

Constant term 0 cand a both have same sign.

Coefficient of x
2 >0
 Let o and - d are two zeroes of given quad ratic polynomial f(x)=atax b

Sum of zeroes = + ( - ) =0
Coefficient of x
Also, Sum of zeroes =
Coefficient of a2
-a =0 a=0

fa) = + 0.x +b =x +b, which has no linear term.

Now, product of zeroes = (0)(-a) = - O

Constant term
Also, product of zeroes
Coefficient of x2 1
b =- a

The constant term b in f(x) is negative.

Hence, it has no linear term and the constant term is negative,

33. Since a and B are the zeroes of the polynomial x* -4x +1, therefore

b
+B=-=- (-4)4
4 (1)

aß =C .(2)

(3)
From (2), B
Further, from (1) and (3), we get

a+ 1 =4
bx
ß are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax
+ + C.
34. Given: a and

Coefficient of x
+p =
Coefficient of x a

Constant term
aß =
and Coefficient of r2
- b
B+ - b/a
Now, c/a C C

+1, therefore
35. Since a and Bare the zeroes of the polynomial 2xd-4x
- ..(1)
+B= - = 2

(2)

a?+B =(o + B)-203

NoW,
lusing (1) and (2)]
(2-2
= 4-1 = 3
)
r =2 is a of the
exactly divisible by (x- 2), therefore
zero
8 is
37. Since the polynomial fx)
= x+4x -px +
polynomial fx)
2 ) =0
 (2+4(2)-p(2) +8 =0
S+16-2p +8 =0
2p 32
P=16.
38 The zeroes of the
given polynomial are given by the
equation
-13x + -0 40
A 5x-8x + 40 =0
x(r-5)-8(x-5) =0
(x-5)x-8) =0
x -5 =0 or X-8 = 0

= 5 or X =8

Hence, the zeroes of the polynomial are 5 and 8.

ASSERTION-REASON QUESTIONS
The following questions consist of two statements -

Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these

questions selecting the appropriate option given below :
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A.
(b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation for A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

1. Assertion (4): If 1 is a zero of the polynomial ax? - 3(a - 1)x - 1, then a = 1.

Reason (R) k i s said to bea zero of a polynomial p(x),if p(k) = 0.

2. Assertion (A): If both zeroes of quadratic polynomial x - 2kx +2 are equal in magnitude but

opposite in sign then value of kis

Reason (R) :Sum of zeroes of a quadratic polynomial ax + bx+ cis -

3. Assertion (A): If one zero of the polynomial (af + 25)x +36x + 10a is the reciprocal of the other
then the value ofa is 5.

Reason (R) Sum of zeroes = a +p =-

4. Assertion (A): The polynomial xf--3 has two zeroes.

Reason (R) A quadratic polynomial can have atmost two zereos.

+1 is-
5. Assertion (A) : The sum of zeroes ofthe polynomial 6x +3x-5r
b d is
of zeroes of the polynomial ax
+ + cx + -

Reason (R) The sum

 ANSWERRS

Choice (a) is correct.

I is a zero of the polynomialf(x) = a x - 3(7- 1)x- 1

f(1) =0
a(1)-3(a - 1) x1 -1 =0
a-3a + 3-1 0

- 2a = - 2

a =1

Choice (d) is correct.

We have polynomial x - 2kx +2.

It is given that the polynomial has equal zeroes but opposite in sign.

Sum of zeroes = 0 = -2k) = 2k

2k 0

k==
3. Choice (b) is correct.
4. Choice (a) is correct.
We have polynomial x-3
To find zeroes x - 3 = 0

=3
X = t y3
5. Choice (a) is correct.
We have polynomial 6x + 3- 5x +1.
Comparing it with axs+bx + cx + d, we get
a = 6, b = 3, c = - 5 and d = 1

coefficeint of x
Sum of zeroes =
coefficient of x"
 CASESTUpY BASEDQUESTIONS
A family drinks 12 litres of water in a day on an
àverage.

How much water should one drink in day depends

a on many factors and varies from person
person ?
A
p(x) = x
per day
family's+2x- average consumption of drinking water is 12 litres given by the polynomial
1lx, where x denotes the number of persons in a family.

Following are the related questions. Answer them.

() Average consumption of drinking water in a day in cu. cm is
a) 12000 (b) 1200 (c) 1.2
(d) 0.012
(i) To determine number of persons in a family, which of the following is correct as per the
information given
(a) -2x-11x = 0 (b) a+2x?-11x =12
(c)-2x-11x=0.8 (d) + 2x-11x =0
(i) Which of the following is one of the zeroes of the polynomial +212-11x -12 ?
(a) -3 (b) 0 (c) 2 (d) 1
(io) Other two zeroes of the polynomial x +2x-1lx- 12 aftergetting one of the zeroes in (Gii), are
(a) 3,-4 (b) -3,4 (c) 3, 4 d) -3,-4
() Number of persons in the family are
(a) 3 (b)1 (c) 2 (d) 8
Sol. () Choice (a) is correct.
1 litre = 1000 cu. cm

So, 12 litres = 12x 1000 cu. cm = 12000 cu. cm

(i) Choice (b) is correct.

We have, family's per day average consumption of water given by p(x) = * + 2x-11x

Also, it is given as 12 litres

So, p(x) = 12 + 2x-11x =12
(iii) Choice (d) is correct
Let
A(x) =r+ 2x2-11x- 12
A-3)= (-3) + 2(-3)-11(-3) -12 =-27 + 18 + 33-12 12 +0
12 0
A(0) (0)+2(0)- 11(0) 12
- =-
=

+8-22-12 =- 18 #0
A(2) (2)* +2(2)-11(2) - 12 8
=
=

A(-1) (-1) +2(-1)-11(-1) -

=
12 -1 +2+ 11 -12 =0 =
 (70) Choice (a) 15 correct.
One of the zeroes of the polynomial
A) = +2r-11u- 12 1s- using the correct option of (1i)

1 is a factor ot A()
with +1 follows
Applying the division algorithm to A(x) x as

r+ - 12

X+1)xs+212-11x - 12
+2

x2-11x- 12

12r 12
12x 12

Thus, A(x) = (x + 1)(+ x - 12) =(r + 1)(x + 4x-3x- 12)

= (x+ 1)[x(r + 4) - 3(r + 4)] = (x + 1)x - 3)(x + 4)

Puttingx - 3 = 0 and x + 4 = 0, we get

X = 3 and x = - 4

Thus, 3 and 4 are the other zeroes of the polynomialx' +2x- 11x- 12.
() Choice (a) is correct.
We get from (i) and (io) that there are 3 values of x ie., - 1, 3 and - 4 which satisfy

+2x2-11x - 12 = 0
Here, x denotes the number of persons in the family. So, x cannot be negative.
Hence, there are 3 members in the family
2. Read the following and answer any four questions from () to (o):
Fund raising is the process of seeking voluntary financial contributions for various purposes.
A school organised a virtual talent show and raised total amount represented by the polynomial
5x4+613-13a2 - 44x + 7 by selling online tickets during COVID-19.
This amount was equally distributed among number of students represented by the polynomial
+ 4 x + 3 for merit awards for achievements in various concerrns. While distribution some amount
fell short and was managed (added) by the school authorities.

ABC PUBLIC SCHOOL

VIRTUAL
TALENT SHOW

JOIN US ONLINE

Study the situation and answer the following questions :

() Degree of the polynomial that represents the total amount collected by selling online tickets.
(a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 2 (d) 6
 (i) The remainder obtained on dividing 5r +61-13x-44r+ 7 by x 1 3isrl4dd
Then, the amount managed by the school authorities is represented by

(a)-114x +77 ()-114x-77 (c) 1141+77 (d-77 14

(i1n) The remainder obtained in (iih is a
(a) constant polynomial. (b) linear polynomial.
(c) quadratic polynomial. (d) polynomial whose degree is not detined.
(70) t h e co-efficient of the leading term of the quadratic polynomial a1 + bx + cis negative then
which of the following graph is correct?

Graph 1 Graph 2 Graph 3

(a) Graph1 (b) Graph2 (c) Graph3 (d) All of these

() If on division of a polynomial pl) by a polynomial gu), the quotient is zero then the relation
between plx) and glx) is
(a) degree of p(x) < degree of g(r). (6) degree of p(x) > degree of g().
( degree of p(x) = degree of g(x). (d) cannot be determined.
Sol. (i) Choice (b) is correct.
In5x +6x-1312-44x+ 7, the highestexponential power of the variable is 4.
So, the degree is 4.
i) Choice (c) is correct.
T h e remainder is - 114x - 77 = r{x), say.

- r(x) = 114x + 77

So, the amount managed (to be added) by the schoo! authorities is represented by 114x +77.
[ : Dividend = Divisor x Quotient + Remainder r(a)= Dividend - r(a) = Divisor xQuotient

Dividend +-r(x)} =Divisor x Quotient]

(i1) Choice (b) is correct.
The remainder polynomial -114x - 77 in (7) has highest exponential power of the variable x is 1.

So, this is a linear polynomial.

(io) Choice (d) is correct.
The graph of quadratic polynomial ax + bx + cis always downward parabala ifa <0

Graph (1) shows two distinct roots when a < 0.

Graph (2) shows t wo roots having the same value when a < 0.

Graph (3) shows noreal roots whena <0.

(o) Choice (a) is correct.
By division algorithm, we have
p(x) = q(x) x g(x) + r(x)
If the quotient is zero then degree of p(X) is strictly less then the degree of g(x).
 1- 4
Forexample:Let p(1)=1-2 and g(1) =

t2
Then,
4 (-2)(+2)
1 has degree0
X+2- has degree 1

3. Read the following and answerany four questions from ( to (

The below pictures are few natural examples of parabolic shape which is represented by a quadratic
polynomial. A parabolic arch is an arch in the shape of a parabola. In structures, their curve represents
an efficient method of load, and so can be found in bridges and in architecture in a variety of forms.

ICBSE Question Bank]

In the standard form of quadratic polynomial, axd + bx + C, a, b and c are
(1)
(a) All are real numbers.
(b) All are rational numbers.
c) 'a is a non-zero real number and b and c are any real numbers.

(d) All are integers.

discriminant D b - 4ac, then
quadratic polynomial are equal, where the
=

(i) If the roots of the

(b) D <0 (c) De0 (d) D= 0
(a) D> 0

the of the qudratic polynomial 21-x+ 8k then k is

(ii) If a andare zeroes

(d) 2
(a) 4

(io) The graph ofx+1 =0

(a) Intersects x-axis at two distinct points.
(b) Touches x-axis at a point.
Neither touches nor intersects X-axis.
(c)
Either touches or intersects X-axis.
(d)
 (0) the sum of the roots is - p and product of the roots is - , then the quadratic polyno

(0) -p 1(0) Ap--1(0 p -

Sol 1) Choice () is correct.
(ii) Choice (d) is correct.
(ii1) Choice (b) is Correct.
We have flx) = 2x-x + 8k

Since a and are the zeroes of the given polynomial.

Product of zeroes = O.x

Constant term
=1
Coefficient of x

S-1
2

4k 1

(iv) Choice (c) is correct.

The given polynomial is
x+1 =0
-1
Here, no real zero can be found.
The graph of x+ 1 = 0 neither touches nor intersects x-axis.

(o) Choice (c) is correct.

We know that the quadratic polynomial is klx- (sum of zeroes)x + product of zeroes]

The required polynomial

- -

-P)x +

p
4. Read the following and answer any four questions from (1) to (v) :

Basketball and soccer are played with a spherical ball. Even though an athlete dribbles the ball in
both sports, a basketball player uses his hands and a soccer player uses his feet: Usually, soccer is
played outdoors on a large field and basketball is played indoor on a court made out of wood. The

projectile (path traced) of soccer ball and basketball are in the form of parabola representing quadratic

polynomial. [CBSE Question Bank]

 R723

h3.048 m

(1) The shape of the path traced shown is

(a) Spiral (b) Ellipse (c) Linear (d) Parabola

(11) The graph of parabola opens upwards, if.
(a)a =00 (b) a<0 (C)a>0 (d) a20
(111) Observe the following graph and answer:

In the above graph, how many zeroes are there for the polynomial ?
(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3
(io) The three zeroes in the above shown graph are

(a) 2, 3,-1 (b) -2,3, 1 (c)-3,-1,2 (d) -2,-3, - 1

(0) What will be the expression of the polynomial ?

(a) +2x?-5t-6 (b) +2x -5x +6 (c) +2 +5x-6 (d) +2+5x + 6
Sol. (i) Choice (d) is correct.
The shape of the path traced is a parabola.
(ii) Choice (c) is correct.
The graph of the parabola open upward if a > 0.

(ii) Choice (d) is correct.

The number of zeroes is 3 as the graph intersects the x-axis at three points in the figure.

(i0) Choice (c) is correct.

The graph intersects the x-axis at three points (-3, 0), (-1, 0) and (2, 0).
 Thevaliues of t where the graplh intersects
x-axis are the
7eroCs
Zeroes are-3,-1 and 2
(0) Choice (a) is correct.
ihezeroes of the polynomial îrom graplh are- 3 , - i alid
Sum of zeroes = (-3) + (- 1) +2--2
Sum of product of zeroes taken two at a time

=-3)-1)+(-1)(2) +(2)(3)
= 3-2-6

Product of zeroes = (-3)-1)(2) = 6

We know that the cubic
polynomial
=
x- (Sum of zeroes) r
+(Sum of product of zeroes taken two ata time)x - Product of zeroes

=--2)x+ (-5)x -6
= x+2x-5x-6
5. Read the following and answer any four questions from (1) to (0)

Mrs A is a Maths teacher. She knows how important Maths assignments are. These help to reviev
class work, to inculcate study habbits, to learn to use resources etc.

relation between the

Today she prepared the following assignment on application of zeroes a and

and the coefficients of a quadratic polynomial x+x- 6.

(1) Value of a + B is
(b) -1 (d) 6
(a) 1

(ii) Value of a -

Bis
c)5 (a) 5
(a) 1 (b)-1

( ) + a is equal to
(d) -1
(a) 1 b) (c) 6
 (io) o+B2 =

(a) 1 (b) 13
C)30 (d)-1

(0) o +B =
(a) -19 (b) 19 (c) 2 (d) 0

Sol () Choice (b) is correct.

(11) Choice (d) is correct.
(111) Choice (b) is correct.
(io) Choice (b) is correct.
(u) Choice (a) is correct.