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Standard IX
Mathematics
Coefficients of a Polynomial
If the sum of...
Question
If the sum of the coefficients of the polynomial
a
x
2
+
3
x
+
5
is zero, what is the value of a ?
A
-3
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B
-8
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C
5
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D
3
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Solution
The correct option is
B
-8
The coefficients of the polynomial are a, 3 and 5.
Given,
Their sum is 0
⇒
a + 3 + 5 = 0
⇒
a + 8 = 0
⇒
a = -8
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