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Polynomials are everywhere. It is found in the slope of a hill, the curve of a bridge or the continuity of a mountain range.

Based on the given information, answer the following question.

If the path traced by the hills is represented by the graph y=p(x) below, find the number of zeroes.


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Solution

The correct option is D 3

In the given figure, the graph of a polynomial p(x) cuts the x-axis at three distinct points. i.e the value of polynomial is equal to zero at these three points.

The number of zeroes of p(x)=3

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