Rrevious Years' CBSE Board Questions

2.1 Introduction 7 If a, Bare zeroes of the polynomial x² - 1, then value

of (a + B) is
MCQ (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) -1 (d) 0
(2023)
1. If one of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial
(k- 1)x2+ kx + 1 is -3. then the value of kis 8 Ifa, Bare the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 4x?- 3x
2 2 1
(a)
4
3
(b) (c) (d)
3 3 -7, then is equal to

(NCERT Exemplar, Term 1, 2021-22) Ap 7 -7 3 -3

(a) (b) (c) (d) 7
3 7
The degree of polynomial having zeroes -3 and 4
3
(2023)
only is
(a) 2 (b) 1 Case study :A car moves on a highway. The path it traces
(c) more than 3 (d) 3 (2020) U is given below:
3 If one of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
x²+ 3x + kis 2. then the value of kis
(a) 10 (b) -10
(c) -7 (d) -2 (2020)

2.2 Geometrical Meaning of the

Zeroes of aPolynomial
MCO
4 The graph of y = plx) is given, for a polynomial p(x).
The number of zeroes of p(x) from the graph is

-1 2/E
y= p(x)
D

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

(2023)

2.3 Relationship between Zeroes Based on the above information, attempt any 4
and Coefficientsofa Polynomial questions from 9 to 13.
MCQ What is the shape of the curve EFG?
5 (a) Parabola (b) Ellipse
Which of the following is a quadratic polynomial with (d) Circle
5
(c) Straight line
zeroes and 0? (Term I, 2021-22)U
3

(a) 3x(3x -5) (b) 3x(x - 5)

10. If the curve ABC is represented by the polynomial
- (x' + 4x + 3), then its zeroes are
(d) (2023) (a) 1and -3 (b) -1and 3
3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1 and -3
6 If a, Bare the zeroes of a polynomial p(x) =x²+x- 1, (Term I, 2021-22)
then 11 equals to
11. If the path traced by the car has zeroes at -1 and 2,
. B then it is given by
-1
(a) x²tx+ 2 (b) x²-x+2
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) -1 (d) (c) x?-X - 2 (d) x²tx-2
2
(2023) (Term I. 2021-22) Ap
i2. Ihe number of zeroes of thepolvnomial representing 22. Ifa and ß are zeroes of the polynomial x-px +1) +
the whole curve, is such that (a+ 1)(ß + 1) =0, then find the value of c.
(a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 1 (Board Term I, 2016) Ap
(Term I, 2021-22) U
13. The distance between Cand Gis
23. Ifa and Bare zeroes of 4x? +3x +7, then find the value
Of1 1 (Board Term 1,2015) Ev
(a) 4 units (b) 6 units (c) 8 units (d) 7 units +
a B
(Term I, 2021-22)
14. The quadratic polynomial, the sum of whose zeroes is SAII (3 marks)
-5 and their product is 6, is
(a) x²+ 5x + 6 (b) x²- 5x +6 24. Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are
(c) x?- 5x -6 (d) -x+ 5x+ 6 reciprocals of the zeroes of the polynomial
(Term I, 2021-22, 2020) f(x) = ax² + bx + c, a 0, c * 0. (2020) Ev
VSA (1 mark) 25. Find the value of k such that the polynomial
x?- (k + 6)x + 2(2k - 1) has sum of its zeroes equal to
15. If c and ß are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial half of their product. (Delhi 2019)
f(x) = x-x - 4,find the value of 1 + 1 aß. (2021C) 26. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
2
and verify the relationship between
16. Ifone zero of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 3x + kis 2,
then findthe value of k. the zeroes and the coefficients. (2019)
(2021C) EV
17. If o, Bare zeroes of the polynomial 2x?- 5x - 4, then 27. Find the quadratic polynomial, sum and product of
1 1 whose zeroes are -1and- 20 respectively. Also, find
a B (2020C) Ap the zeroes of the polynomial so obtained. (2019)
18. If a, Bare zeroes of the polynomial - 3x² +X-5, then 28. If a and B are zeroes of 4x? - x -4, find quadratic
1 1 1 1
the value of is (2020C) polynomial whose zeroes are and
2. 2ß
19. Form a quadratic polynomial, the sum and product of
whose zeroes are -3 and 2 respectively. (Board Term I, 2017) Cr
29. If oa and B are the zeroes of p(x) = 6x? - 7x + 2. Find
(2020) Ap
20. Find the quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are the quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 1,1
8
3 and -4 respectively. (Board Term I, 2015) a B
(Board Term I, 2017)
SA I (2 marks)
30. Find the zeroes of quadratic polynomial 6x'-3 - 7x
21. If one zero of the polynomial p(x) = 6x? +37x- (k-2) and verify the relationship between the zeroes and
is reciprocal of the other, then find the value of k. the coeffhcients of the polynomial.
(2023) (Board Term 1, 2015) Ap

CBSE Sample Questions

2.3 Relationship between Zeroes Case study : The figure given alongside shows the path
of adiver, when she takes a jump from the
and Coefficients of a Polynomial Clearly, it is a parabola. diving board.
MCQ Annie was standing on a
diving board, 48 feet above
1 If o and ßare the zeros of a polynomial f(x) = px - 2x the water level. She took
+3p anda+ß= afB, then pis a dive into the pool.
Her
(a) -2/3 (b) 2/3 height (in feet) above the
(c) 1/3 (d) -1/3 (2022-23) Ap water level at any time 't
2 If 2 and 1/2 are the (in seconds) is given by the
zeroes of px+ 5x+r,then
(a) p=r=2 polynomial h(t) such that h(t)
(b) p=r=-2 = -16t2+ 8t+ k.
(c) p=2,r= -2
(d) p=-2,r =2 Based on above information,
(Term 1, 2021-22) Ap attempt any 4 out of 5 subparts.
3. What is the value of k?
axis
(a) 0 48 axis
(b) -48 (c) 48 (d)
-16
vertex
(Term I, 2021-22)
4 At what time willshe touch the water in the pool?
(a) 30 seconds (b) 2 seconds
(c) 1.5 seconds (d) 0.5 seconds vertex

(Term I, 2021-22) U
5. Rita's height (in feet) above the water level is given by Based on above information, attempt any 4 out of5
another polynomial p(t) with zeroes -1 and 2. Then subparts.
p(t) is given by
(a) t?+t- 2 (b) t2+ 2t -1 () If the highway overpass is represented by x?-2x - 8.
Then its zeroes are
(c) 24t? - 24t + 48 (d) -24t2+ 24t + 48 (a) (2, -4) (b) (4, -2)
(Term I, 2021-22) (Ap (c) (-2, -2) (d) (-4, -4)
6 A polynomial qlt) with sum of zeroes as 1 and the (i) The highway overpass is represented graphically.
product as -ó is modelling Anu's height in feet above Zeroes of a polynomial can be expressed graphically.
the water at any time t (in seconds). Then q(t) is given by Number of zeroes of polynomial is equal to number
(a) t2+ t+6 (b) t2+t-6 of points where the graph of polynomial
(c) -8t2 + 8t+ 48 (d) 8t2- 8t+ 48 (a) Intersects x-axis
(b) Intersectsy-axis
(Term 1, 2021-22)
(c) Intersects y-axis or x-axis
7 The zeroes ofthe polynomial r(t) = -12:2+(k-3)t +48 (d) None of the above
are additive inverse of each other. Then k is
(ii) Graph of aquadratic polynomial isa
(a) 3 (b) 0 (c) -1.5 (d) -3 (a) straight line
(Term I, 202 1-22) (EV (b) circle
8 Case Study : Applications of Parabolas-Highway (c) parabola
Overpasses/Underpasses (d) ellipse
Ahighway underpasses isparabolic in shape. (iv) The representation of Highway Underpass whose
one zero is 6and sum of the zeroes is 0. is
(a) x²- 6x +2
(b) x2-36
(c) x2-6
(d) x?-3 Ap
(v) The number of zeroes that polynomial f(x) =(x - 2)²+ 4
can have is
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 0 (d) 3 (2020-21) Ap
Shape of Cross Slope:
X
VSA (1 mark)
9 If the sum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
W1inn 3x²- kx + 6 is 3, then findthe value of k. (2020-21)
SAI (2 marks)
ParabolicCambery =2x'/nw
10. Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 5-3/2
Parabola and 5+3/2. (2020-21) Ap
Aparabola is the graph that results from p(x) = ax' +
bx + c. Parabolas are symmetric about a vertical line SA II (3 marks)
known as the Axis of Symmetry. 11. If the zeroes of the polynomial x² +px +q are doubBe
The Axis of Symmetry runs through the maximum in value to the zeroes of the polynomial 2x? - 5x - 3.
or minimum point of the parabola which is called the then find the values of p and q. (2022-23) Ev
Vertex.
 Detailed SOLUTIONS
11. (0:The polynomial having zeroes a, Bis
Previous Years CBSE Board Questlons k[x?- (a+ B)x +aß), where kis real.
Here a =- 1and B 2
1. (a) Given, -3 is azero of quadratic polynomial Required polynomial k[x'-(-1+2)x +(-1) ×(2)|
(k- 1)x²+ kx + 1.
-(x?-x-2] (for k=1)
(k- 1)(-3)² +k(-3) +1 =0 12. (a):Givencurve cuts the x-axis at four distinct points.
9k -9-3k +1 =0> 6k -8 =0 So, number of zeroes will be 4.
’ k= 8/6 ’ k=
3 Commonly Made Mistake
2 (a) Since, the polynomial has two zeroes only. So, the
Remember the difference between x-axis and y-axis.
degree of the polynomial is 2.
Key Points 13. (b) The distance between point Cand Gis 6 units.
The degree of the polynomial is the highest power of 14. (a):Let a, Bbe the zeroes of required polynomial p(x).
the variable in a polynomial equation. Given, a+ß=-5 andafß =6
:. plx) =k[x² -(-5)x +6] =k[x? + 5x +6]
Thus, one of the polynomial which satisfy the given
3 (b) Given, 2 is a zero of the polynomial condition isx+5x + 6.
p(x) = x² + 3x+ k.
p(2) =0(2)2+3(2) + k= 0 4+6+k =0 Concept Applied G)
10 +k=0 k= -10
4. (b):
3Quadratic polynomial =k(x2- (sum of zeroes) x+ product
of zeroes ]
Here. y = p(x)touches the x-axis at one point.
So, number of zeros is one. 15. Given, a andB are the zeros of the polynomial
5. (a):Consider option (a) f(x) = x²-X - 4.
3x(3x - 5) =0 a+ß=1and ofß =-4
5
3x =Oor 3x-5 =0 ’x=0 or x= Now, 1 +1 0+B
-oß = --4)1+4
1 15
B aß -4 4 4
(a):We have, p(x) =x? +x- 1, a+B=-1
and a-B= - 1 Concept Applied G
Now, 1.1_a+B_-1
+ -1 For the quadratic polynomial ax +bx +c sum of roots = -

aß a
7. (d):Since, a, Barethe zeroes of polynomial x?- 1 Product of roots =
.. x'+ Ox -1=0
Sum of zeroes, (a + B) =0 16. Given, polynomial is f(x) = x?+3x + k
Since, 2 is zero of the polynomial flx).
8. (d) Since, a, Bare the zeroes of polynomial .. f(2) =0
plx) = 4x-3x-7 ’ f(2) = (2)2 +3x 2 +k
3 4+6+ k=0 ’ k= -10
Sum of zeroes, (o +B)= 4 17. Given, aand ß are zeros of 2x? - 5x - 4
-7 4+ß= 5/2 and fß = -2
and product of zeroes (aß)= 4 Now, 1,1 a+B 5/2--5/4
0 B aß -2
11 u+B 4 18. Given, a and Bare zeros of-3x² +x
Now. + -5
a B aß 7 a+ B= 1/3 and aß 5/3
4
Now, 11 a+B 1/3
5/3
-1/5
9. (a):Shape of curve EFG is parabola.
Answer Tips 19. Let a, ß be the zeroes of
3A parabola is a curve where any point on the parabola
Given, x +ß=-3and oß = 2 required polynomial p(x).
is at equal distance from a fixed point.
p(x) =k[x? -(-3)x + 2] =k[x' + 3x + 2)
For k= 1, p(x) = x'+ 3x+ 2
10. (d):Given polynomial is -(x?+ 4x+ 3). Hence, one of the
Corresponding equation isx?+ 4x +3 =0 condition is x +3x +polynomial
2. which satisfy the give
x² +x+3x +3 = 0 ’ (x+ 1) (× +3) =0 20, We have, 3 and- 4 are
’ X= -1, -3 the zeroes of quadrati
polynomial. Now, sum of zeroes
=3 +(-4) = -1
Product of zeroes = 3(- 4) = - 12 According to question,
Required quadratic polynomial is 1
klx²- (sum of zeroes)x+ product of zeroes] Sum of zeroes = Product
2
of zeroes) k+6=x2(2k-1)
2
=k(x² -(- 1)x +(- 12)] =x² +x- 12 (for k = 1) k+6= 2k-1’k=7
21. Let one zero of the polynomial p(x) be a, then the
other zero be 1/a. 11 2
26 Let fly)=7y´-3 or
21y'-11y -2
3
For zeroesof polynomialp(x) =6x2 +37x - (k- 2)
1-(k-2) fly)= (3y-2)(7y +1)
Product of zeroes =ax 3
6
Zeros of polynomial is given by f(y) =0
-(k-2)
6
=1 (3y - 2)(7y + 1) =0 ’ Either y= or y=
-1

’k-2= -6 ’ k=-4 1
Hence, -and are zeros of fly).
22. The given polynomial isx² - p(x+ 1) +c 7
Ifa and ßare zeroes of given polynomial -1 2 -3+14 11
Sum of zeros
Sum of zeroes = 0+ß = b-p) =p 1
21 21
(Coefficient of y)
and product of zeroes =aß -p+c =-p+c (Coefficient of y2)
1 Constant term
Now,(a + 1) (B + 1) =0 and product of zeros
Coefficient of y
aß + a+ B+1 = 0 Hence. the relationship between zeros and coefficients of
-p+cp+1=0 ’ c+ l=0,. c=-1
the polynomial is verified.
Concept Applied G) 27. Let the zeros of the quadratic polynomial be a andB.
If a and B are zeroes of quadratic polynomial Given,+B=-1 and a-ß= -20
plx) = ax?+ bx + c, then a+B= C
Then,the quadratic polynomial will be
f(x) =x²- (a+ B)x+ a-ß
23. Given, a and Bare zeroes of 4x?+3x + 7.
’ fx)=X2-(-1)x +(-20) ’ fx) =x2+x-20
3 7
To findthe zeros of the polynomial, we put f(x) =0
a+ß= and aß =4 ’x+X -20 =0’x+5x - 4x - 20 = 0
-3
x(x +5) - 4(x +5) =0’X=4, - 5
1 1 .+B 4 x = 4 and - 5are the zero of the polynomial so
Now,
-- obtained.
4
28. Given, a and Bare the zeroes of the polynomial
24. Let o, Bare the zeroes of the polynomial ax? + bx + c. 4x2-x- 4.
-b 1 -4
and oß o+ß=÷and
4 aß==-1
4

Nowwe have to find quadratic polynomial whose zeroes Let S and Pdenote respectively the sum and product of the
1 1
are and
.
zeroes of the polynomial whose zeroes are
1 2a
and
2B
1 1 1 1 a+B 4 -1
Then, S =
Now. 1 1 +B -bla -b a
and
. B aß c/a aß c/a 20 2ß 2aß 2(-1) 8
1 1 -1
Thus, the required polynomial is P=
4aß 4(-1) 4
+ bx + a) Thus, the required polynomial is k(x? - Sx + P)
For k= c. px) = cx? + bx +a

Key Points = 8x²+x - 2 (for k = 8)

Aquadratic polynomial is a second-degree polynomial, 29. Given, aand ßare the zeroes of the polynomial
where the value of the highest degree is equal to 2. 6x'- 7x+ 2.
7 2 1
and aß = =

25. The givenpolynomial is fx) =x? - (k+ 6)x +2(2k - 1) 6 6 3

Now, sum of zeroes = k+6 and product of zeroes Now. we have to find quadratic polynomial whose zeroes
1 2(2k -1) are 1 and
1
B
 5 id t= -1 and t = 2 are the two zeroes of the
7 polynomial p(t), then
Now, 11
+ = o+B
7
and
1
=3 p(t) = k(t- (-1))(t - 2)
aß 2
=k(t +1)(t - 2)= k(t? -t-2)
When t =0 (initially), h(0) = 48 feet
3 3
Thus, the required polynomial is
p(0) = k(02 -0 - 2) = 48 ’ -2k= 48 ’ k=-24
So the polynomial is
p(t) = -24(t? - t- 2) = -24t2 + 24t+ 48 (1)
For k = 2, p(x) =2x- 7x+6. 6. (c) :A polynomialq(t) with sumof zeroes as 1 and the
30. Let flx) =6x2 -3-7x or 6x? - 7x-3 product of zeroes as -6 is given by
-6x? -9x + 2x -3= (3x +1) (2x-3) q(t) = k(t2 - (sum of zeroes)t + product of zeroes)
Zeroes of polynomial is given by f(x)=0 =k(t2 - 1t +(-6)) = k(t? - t- 6)
(3x+ 1) (2x - 3) = 0 ’either 1 3 When t = 0 (initially), q(0) = 48 feet
>X=-orx7 q(0) = k(0 - 1(0) - 6) = 48
3 -6k = 48 ’ k= -8
Hence. are zeroes of f(x).
2 : Required polynomial q(t) = -8(t2 - t- 6)
1 3 -2+9 = -8t2 + 8t + 48 (1)
Sum of zeroes
32 7. (a):When the zeroes are negative of each other, then
-(Coefficient of x) sum of the zeroes = 0
k-3

and product of zeroes

(Coefficient of x²)
Constant term -12 k-3-o 12
=0 ’ k-3 =0 ’ k=3 (1)
Coefficient of x2 8 (i) (b): Let p(x) =x2-2x -8=x?- 4x +2x - 8
Hence, the relationship between zeroes and coefficients = x(x - 4) + 2(x - 4) = (x + 2) (x - 4)
of the polynomial is verified. Clearly, p(x) = 0 when x = 4, -2
So,(4, -2) are zeroes of polynomial.
Concept Applied G (ii) (a):Intersects x-axis
Coefficients of the polynomial are numbers that come
before a term.
(ii) (c): parabola
(iv) (b):Since sum of zeroes is 0 and one zero is 6.
The other zero is -6.
CBSE Sample Questions So, the required equation of curve is (x + 6) (x - 6)
=x2-36
1 (b):Given polynomial, f(x) = px? - 2x + 3p (v) (c): Let f(x) = 0
., ß are the roots of px?-2x +3p = 0 (x- 2) +4 =0 X- 2)?= - 4 which is not possible.
So, u+ß= 2 and a-B=3 (1x4)
p
9 Given polynomial is 3x2 - kx + 6
Given, a+ß= aß Clearly, sum of zeroes, a + B= k/3
2 2
-3 (1) 3 = k/3 ’ k= 9 (1)
p 3

(b):We have,sum of zeroes = 2+=

1 -5 10. Given, 5-3V2 and 5+3/2 are the zeroes of a
2.
5 -5
2 p quadratic polynomial.
2 p
’p=-2 Sum of zeroes = 5-3/2 +5+3/2 =10 (1/2)
Also, product of zeroes = Product of zeroes = (5-3/2)(5+3/2)=7 (1/2)
2 p
’ L-1 r=p=-2 (1) or
Required 7
x²- 10x +polynomial
is k[x2 - 10x + 7]
(For k = 1) (1)
(c):Initially, at t = 0, Annie's height above water level 11. Let a and ß be the zeros of the
3
Then sum of polvnomial 2x- 5X
is 48 feet roots a + B =5/2 (1/2)
So, at t =0, h(0) = 48 feet And product of roots aß = -3/2. (1/2)
h(0) = -16(0)2 + 8(0) + k = 48 According to question,
k= 48 (1) 2a and 2B will be the
4 (b):When Annie touches the pool, Then 2a + 2B = -p zeros of x? + px tq
her height = 0feet 2(a + p) - -p
ie. -16t2 + 8t+ 48 = 0 2x 5/2 = -p
2t -t-6=0 22 - 4t + 3t -6 =0 p= -5 (1)
2t(t - 2) + 3(t - 2) =0 And 20. x 2B =q
(2t + 3)(t -2) =0 ’ t=2 or t=-3/2 (1)
Since time cannot be negative, so t = 2 seconds. Soq = 4x -3/2 = -6 (1)
 Self Assessment
(Case Based Objeclive Questions (4 marks) Find aquadratic polynomial where sum and
product of its zeroes are 0, V7 respectively.
Read the passage given below and answer the (a) k(x² +v7) (b) k(x?-7)
following questions :
Just before the morning assembly a teacher of (c) k(x?+ V5) (d) none of these
kindergarten schoolobserves some clouds in the sky (Multile Choice uestions (1 mark)
and so she cancels the assembly. She also observes
that the clouds are in the shape of a parabola which 2 Ifa, Bare the zeroes of f(x) =2x' +6x - 6, then
is represented by a quadratic polynomial. The (a) a+[ß= aß (b) a+B> aß
geometrical representation of the clouds is shown in (c) a+ß< oß (d) a+B+ aß = 0
the given figure.
If thesum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
ft) = kt + 4t + 7k is equal to their product, then find
the value of k.
4 4 2 -2
(a) (b) (c) (d)
7 7 7 7
The graph of y = p(x) is given below. Find the number
of zeroes of p(x).

15

10 (a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) All of these

For the polynomial plx) =x- 3x + 2, find the

2
-3.5.0) (0.5)0)
difference of zeroes.
2 (a) +2 V3 (b) +2 V5 (c) t2 /2 (d) +3 V5
OR
If sum of the squares of zeroes of the quadratic
-10
polynomial p(x) = x- 10x+ 2k is 28, find the value
of k.
Based on above information, attempt any 4 out of 5 (a) 18 (b) 14 (c) 16 (d) 20
subparts. If a and B are the zeroes of the polynomial
(i) Find the zeroes of the polynomial represented by f(x) =x-5x +ksuch that a-B= 1, then
the graph. (a) aß =6 (b) a²+B² =13
(a) -1/2, 7/2 (b) 1/2,-7/2 (c) k=6 (d) Allof these
(c) -1/2,-7/2 (d) 1/2, 7/2
(ii) What will be the expression for the polynomial Which of the following graphs has more than three
distinct real roots?
px)represented by the graph?
(a) p(x) = 12x - 4x -7 (b) plx) = -x-12x+3
(c) plx) =4x' +12x +7 (d) plx) =-4x- 12x +7
(ii)What willbe the value of polynomial represented (a) x* x(b) Xe
by the graph, when x = 3?
(a) 65 (b) -65 (c) 68 (d) -68 Y

(v) If a and B are the zeroes of the polynomial

(c) X<
fx) =x' +2x - 8,then a +B* =
(a) 262 (b) 252 (c) 272 (d) 282
 AY
(VSA Type Questions (1 mark)

Find the sum and product of the zeroes of the

following quadratic polynomial x - (c- ab) x- abc. X
9 The sum and product of zeroes ofplx) =63x-7x-9
are S and P respectively. Find the value of 27S + 14P. y= qx)
10. If f(x) = x<- 2x - 3, then find the zeroes of f(x).
OR (ii) (iv)
f(x) =x- 10x + 25. Find the zeroes of f(«). 19. If product of the zeroes of the polynomial
-1 kx' + 41x + 42 is 7, then find the zeroes of the
11. If x = is a zero of the quadratic polynomial polynomial (k - 4)x + (k+ 1)x + 5.
2
3x+ 2k x-3,then find the value of k. 20. If one zero of the polynomial, (k + 1)x - 5x + 5 is
12 State the condition in which the graph of quadratic multiplicative inverse of the other, then find the
zeroes of kx-3kx +9, where kis constant.
polynomial p(x) =ax+ bx +cis an upward parabola or
downward parabola. 21. If a and B are the zeroes of the polynomial
x+ 4x + 3, form the polynomial whose zeroes are
(SAI Type Questions (2 marks) 1+and1 +
Þ. B
13. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
6x - 13x + 6 and verify the relation between the ze
roes and its coefficients. (Case Based Questions (4 marks)

14. Find the zeroes of quadraticpolynomial x- 8x +7. 22. Read the passage given below and answer the
OR following questions:
If a and B are the two zeroes of the polynomial Saumya was playing basketball in the garden with
25p - 15p + 2, then find the quadratic polynomial her school friends. While playing, she saw a girl
whoses zeroes are 1/2o. and 1/2ß. and she was drinking water from the wash basin.
Saumya visualised the wash basin and geometrical
15. a, Bare zeroes of the polynomial x- 6x +a. Find the representation is shown in the belowfigure.
value of a if 3a + 2B = 20.
16. Zeroes of a quadratic polynomial are in the ratio
4:5 and their sum is 27. Find the product of zeroes of
this polynomial.
(SA IType Questions (3 marks)

17. If oa and ß are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial

fx) = kx+ 4x + 4such that a+B=24, then find the
value of k.
OR
Find the quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are
5+2 5-V2
5-V2'5+ 2
18. Observe carefully each one of the following graphs of
a polynomial and identify them as linear or quadratic
polynomial.
(-8, 0)
(8, 0)

Based on the given information. answer the

questions. followin
(i) Find the
() (ii) Also, namepolynomial represented
the shape of the
by the grap
graph.
 (ii) What is the sum and product of zeroes of the y.
polynomial x+ 2x -3?
(LAType Questions (4/5/6 marks) x'4

23. If a and B are the zeroes of the polynomial

2x²- 4x +5, then find the valueof
(i) a?+B? (ii) 1/a+ 1/B (ii) (iv)
(üi) (a -B)? (iv) 1/a?+ 1/B? 25. If a and B are the zeroes of the quadratic
() a°+p
24. Which of the following correspond to the graph to a polynomial p(s) = 3s -6s +4, then find the value of
linear or aquadratic polynomial and find the number
of zeroes of polynomial ?

OR
If the zeroes of the polynomial ax+ bx + b are in the
+X
ratio m :n, then find the value of m +
n

Vn Vm
*y
(i) (ii)

Detailed SOLUTIONS
1. () (b) : Since, the graph of the polynomial intersect 7k
1 -7
Then, a+ß=aß= =7
k k
the x-axis at x = Therefore, required zeroes of the
2' 2 Given, o + ß = aB
1 -7
polynomial are and -4 4
-7 k=
1 -7 4 (b): Since, the graph of the polynomial p(x) cuts the
(ii) (d):: Since, and
2
are the zeroes of the
X-axis at two points. Therefore, the number of zeroes of
polynomial. p(x) =2.
1 -7
So, at x = the value of the polynomial will be 0. 5. (b):Let a, B be the zeroes of the polynomial
2' 2
From options, required polynomial is
plx) =-4x - 12x +7.
plal=-3x+2,
3 2
(ii) (b):VWe have,p(x) = -4x- 12x + 7 .:. a+B= =6 and aß= =4
1/2 1/2
p(3) =-4(3)- 12(3) + 7 = -36 - 36 +7= -65
(iv) (c): Here, f(x) =x+2x -8 and a, Bare its zeroes. Now, (a - B)² =(a + p) - 4ß
= (6) -4x4 =36 - 16 = 20
a +ß= -2 and afß = -8
Now, a +B=(a?+B)- 2ap : a-B=20 =+2/5
=(a +B)- 2aß) - 2(aß)²= [-2) - 2(-8)]- 2(-8) Hence,difference of zeroes is +2/5.
- [4 +16}'- 2(-8) =(20)2- 2(64) OR
= 400 - 128 = 272 (a) Let a, Bbe the zeroes of the polynomial
(v) (a):We have sum of zeroes = 0 and plx) =x -10x + 2k. Then
10 2k
product of zeroes = V7 a+ß=-=10 and, oß =1 = 2k
So, required polynomial = k(x?-0x+V7) =k(x? +\7) It is given that a + B = 28
2 (a): Since a. Bare the zeroes of 2x + 6x - 6,we have (a+ p)- 2aß = 28
-6 -6 100 - 4k = 28 > 4k = 100 - 28
a+ B= = -3 and aß = = -3.
2 2 [:: a+B= 10 and aß = 2k]
Hence, a+ß= afB. 4k = 72 ’k= 18
3
(a):Let oa and Bbe the zeroes of polynomial 6. (d):a, Bare the zeroes of the polynomial
f(t) = kt+ 4t + 7k x- 5x +k and - ß = 1 .(i)
 V36=6
a +ß =5 ...(ü) = V64-28 =
oß = k a - B= 6 a= 7
= 14 ’
Solving (i) and (ii), we get a = 3,ß = 2 Adding (i) and (ii), we get 2a
Now, a +B =(3)² +(2) =9+ 4 = 13and a = 8 -7 = 1
oß=3x 2 = 6 =k From (i). we get B = 8 - polynomial are 1,7
Hence, required zeroes of the
7. c):The curve given in option (c) cuts the x-axis at 4 OR
distinct points, so it has 4 distinct real roots.
p- 15p + 2
Given polynomial. f(x) = 25fx)
Given polynomial is x - (c- ab)x - abc
Now, sum of zeroes Since, ca and B are roots of
(Coefficient of x) (c- ab) =C- ab 15 3 and aß = 2
a+ B= 25
Coefficient of x 1 25
polynomial
Product of zeroes Sum of zeroes of the required
Constant term abc
-abc 3 25 15
Coefficient of x* 1 1 a+B 5
4 5 4 4
1 1 2a 2B 2aß
S= G
an
and P=
63 7
25

1 and product of zeroes of the required polynomial

275+14P= 27x+14x -3-2= 1 1 1 1 1 25

10. Given. f(x) =x-2x -3 =x-3x +x -3 - 4ß

4 25
= x(x - 3) + 1(x - 3) = (x + 1)(x -3)
To get zeroes, we put f (x) =0’(x + 1) (x - 3) =0 Hence, the required quadratic polynomial is
Either x+ 1=0’x=- 1 or x -3 =0’x=3 x?- 15 25 or 1 (8x -30x + 25).
Therefore, the zeroes of flx) are - 1 and 3. 4 8
OR
We have f(x) = x- 10x + 25 = (x -5) 15. Since, a and ß are zeroes of polynomial
Putting fx) =0, we get (x- 5) = 0.. x = 5,5 fx) = x - 6x + a
The two zeroes are 5,5.
a +B=6 ...)
and fB = a ...()
: x = -1/2 is a zero of 3x + 2kx -3 =0
Now, 3a + 2B = 20 (Given
a+ 2a +2ß = 20 ’ a+ 2(a + B) = 20
a+ 2 x6= 20 ’ a = 20 - 12 = 8

3 -k-3 =0 = k= -
-9
k B=6-8 =-2 [From (i)
4 1 4 Now, xß = a
12 For a > 0, the parabola is upward. 8x(-2) =a ’ a=-16
and fora<0,the parabola is downward. 16. Let zeroes of polynomial be 4a and 5..
13. We have 6x- 13x +6 = 6x - 4x - 9x +6 Given, 40 + 5a = 27’ a= 27 ’ a =3
= 2x(3x - 2) - 3(3x - 2) = (2x - 3) (3x - 2) Zeroes are 12 and 15
To get zeroes, we put 6x- 13x + 6 is O Hence, product of
zeroes = 12x 15 = 180.
Either (3x - 2) = 0 or (2x - 3) = 0 17. Since, o and ß are the
i.e., x = 2/3 or X = 3/2 zeroes of the quadratic
Therefore, the zeroes of 6x-13xt6 are 2/3 and 3/2. polynomial, f(x) = kx +4x +4
4
2 + 3 13 -(-13) (-Coefficient of x) +B= - and ofß = 4
Sum of zeroes = k
3 2 Coefficient of x?
Product of zeroes Given, u +? =24
2 3 6 Constant term
(a+ )'- 2oß =24
3 2 6 Coefficient of x
14, Given, quadratic polynomial is x -8x+7. 24 -
16 8
-24
Let a and B be its roots. k? k
a +ß= 8 ...) 16 - 8k = 24k ’
3k
aß = 7 ...(i) 3k+ 3k - 2k - 2 =0 ’ +k- 2 -0
3k(k +1) - 2(k + 1)
(k t 1) (3k - 2) =0
a-B= V(a +pÝ° -4us=e- 4x7 ’ k+ 1 = 0 or 3k - 2 =0
k= -1or k= 2/3 =0
[Using (i) and (i)] Hence, k= -1or k= 2/3
 OR = 1+P+14_aß+ß+aß+a2
Let u.and Bbe the zeroes of required quadratic polynomial. B aß
Then, a +ß= 5+ V2 5-V2 (5+v2) +(5-V2)
=

5-V2 5+ V2 (5- V2)(5+ 2) a+B+2uß_(a+B)'_(-4)' 16

25+2+10/2+25+2-102 54 aß 3 3
Product of the zeroes of the required polynomial
23

5+ v2 5-V2
Also, aß= = 1
5-N2 5+V2
-2+ a'+B² 2aß +a? +ß²
So, required polynomial is given by B aß aß
54
(sum of zeroes)x + product of zeroes = x
23
-X+1 (a+p) (-4? 16
54 aß 3 3
Since, zeroes of x- -X+1 is same as 23x- 54x + 23
23 Required polynomial is
Required polynomial is 23x - 54x + 23. x- (sum of the zeroes)x + product of zeroes
16x 16
18. ()The curve is a quadratic polynomial as it is of the or 3x - 16x + 16.
3
form of parabola having two zeroes.
(i) The given curve is a straight line intersecting 22. () Since, the graph of the polynomial cuts the x-axis
X-axis at one point only. Hence, it represents a linear at (-8, O) and (8, 0).
polynomial. So, the zeroes of polynomial are -8 and 8.
(ii) Here, curve is neither quadratic nor linear. Requiredpolynomial is
(iv) The curve is quadratic polynomial as it is downward plx) =x-(-8+ 8)x +(-8)(8)
parabola having two equal (co-incident) zeroes. ’ px) =x -64
19. Let fx) =kx- + 41x + 42 The given graph is parabolic in shape.
42 (i0) Let f(x) = x + 2x -3. Then
Product of zeroes = -(Coefficient of x)
k Sum of the zeroes -(2) =- 2
Given, product of zeroes =7 Coefficient of x 1
42/k = 7 ’ 42 = 7k Contant term -3
k=6 Product of zeroes = -3
Coefficient of x2 1
Putting k = 6in polynomial
p(x) = (k - 4)x + (k+ 1)x + 5, we get 23. Given, a andB are the zeroes of 2x< - 4x +5
plx) = (6 - 4)x + (6 + 1)x + 5 a+B= -4)
= 2 and aß =
5
plx) = 2x+ 7x + 5 2 2
For zeroes of p(x), put 2x + 7x+5 = 0 5
) (a² + B²) = (a + B)²- 2oß - 22-2x 4 -5 = -1
2x + 5x + 2x +5 =0 2
11 a+B 2 4
x(2x + 5)+ 1(2x + 5) =0 () B aß 5/2 5
’ (x+ 1) (2x + 5) = 0 4x5
X=-1, x=-5/2 (i0) (a - P) =(a +B)² - 4aß =2? - 2
= 4- 10 = -6
Required zeroes are -1 and -5/2. 1 1 -1
20. Let f(x) =(k +1)x- 5x +5 (iv) [Using ())
B2 (aß)
Let one zero be a.
Other zero = Multiplicative inverse of a = 1/a
5 -4
Now, product of zeroes
k+1 25

X
1 5
’1=
5 ’ kt 1=5 k=4 (v) (a'+B°)=(a +B)-3oß(a +B)
a k+1 k+1 =2-3 x5/2 x 2 =8- 15 = -7
Now, putting k=4 in polynomial p(x) = kx'-3kx +9, 24. (9) The polynomial is linear as the graph is a straight
we get p(x) = 4x - 12x +9 line. The number of zeroes is zero as the graph does not
For zeroes of plx), put 4x - 12x + 9 =0 intersect the x-axis.
3 3 Gi) Here the polynomial is quadratic as the graph is a
(2x -3) (2x -3) =0’ x=
2'2 parabola. The number of zeroes is one as the graph
3 3 intersects the X-axis at one point only (two coincident
Required zeroes are 2' 2
points).
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polynomial x' + 4x +3. Then, a+B= - 4 and uß=3 a parabola. The number of zeroes is two as the graph
Sum of the zeroes of the required polynomial intersects the x-axis at two points.
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