Math Problem Statement

a quadratic polynomial , the sum of of whose zeroes is 0 and one zero is 3 is

Solution

The general form of a quadratic polynomial is:

P(x)=ax2+bx+cP(x) = ax^2 + bx + c

According to Vieta's formulas:

  • The sum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial is given by ba-\frac{b}{a}.
  • The product of the zeroes is ca\frac{c}{a}.

Given that:

  1. The sum of the zeroes is 0.
  2. One of the zeroes is 3.

Let's call the other zero rr. Based on the first condition:

3+r=03 + r = 0

So, r=3r = -3.

Thus, the two zeroes are 3 and 3-3.

Now, the quadratic polynomial can be written as:

P(x)=a(x3)(x+3)P(x) = a(x - 3)(x + 3)

Simplifying this:

P(x)=a(x29)P(x) = a(x^2 - 9)

Since no specific value for aa is given, the polynomial could be P(x)=a(x29)P(x) = a(x^2 - 9), where aa is any constant.

If we assume a=1a = 1, the polynomial becomes:

P(x)=x29P(x) = x^2 - 9

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Here are some related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What are Vieta's formulas for a quadratic equation?
  2. How can you find the product of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial?
  3. What does the coefficient aa represent in a quadratic equation?
  4. How can you determine the discriminant of a quadratic equation?
  5. Can a quadratic polynomial have zero as a root?

Tip: For any quadratic equation, the sum and product of the roots can be found using the coefficients of xx and the constant term!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Polynomials
Vieta's Formulas

Formulas

P(x) = ax^2 + bx + c
Sum of zeroes = -b/a
Product of zeroes = c/a

Theorems

Vieta's Formulas

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10