For a given polynomial f(x)=ax2+bx+c∀a,b,c∈R and f(0)=3,f(1)=6,f(−1)=2, then select the correct statements.
A
Degree of polynomial =2
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B
b=1
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C
c=3
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D
a=2
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Solution
The correct option is Cc=3 Given that f(x)=ax2+bx+c and f(0)=3,f(1)=6,f(−1)=2 ⇒f(0)=a(0)2+b(0)+c=3⇒c=3 ⇒f(1)=a(1)2+b(1)+3=6⇒a+b=3⋯(i) ⇒f(−1)=a(−1)2+b(−1)+3=2⇒a−b=−1⋯(ii)
From (i) and (ii) we get that a=1,b=2 ∴ Degree of polynomial =2