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α and β are the zeroes of . Which polynomial with integer coefficients has −α and −β as its zeroes?

Class 10Zeroes and CoefficientsAlgebra — Polynomials
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Step-by-Step Solution

and . New sum ; new product , i.e. the product is UNCHANGED. So the polynomial is , and multiplying through by 3 gives . (Equivalently, replace by −: only the odd-power term changes sign. The zeroes 3 and become −3 and negates the product as well; negates only the product; is the original polynomial, left untouched.
Answer: B)

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