NCERT Class X Chapter 2: Polynomials Example 1(ii)
NCERT Class X Chapter 2: Polynomials Example 1(ii) Question: Look at the graphs in Fig. 2.9 given below. Each is the graph of \( y = p(x) \), where \( p(x) \) is a polynomial. For the given graph, find the number of zeroes of \( p(x) \). Given: The graph of the polynomial \( y = p(x) \) is given. To Find: The number of zeroes of the polynomial \( p(x) \). Formula: Number of zeroes of a polynomial = Number of points where the graph of the polynomial intersects the x-axis. Solution: Step 1: Observe the given graph of the polynomial. $$ y = p(x) $$ Step 2: Identify the points where the graph intersects the x-axis. Step 3: The graph cuts the x-axis at two distinct points. Step 4: Each point of intersection with the x-axis represents one zero of the polynomial. Result: The number of zeroes of the polynomial \( p(x) \) is 2 . Next question s...