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Question 1:
Find the zeros of each of the following quadratic polynomial and verify the relationship between the zeros and their coefficients:
(i) f(x) = x2 − 2x − 8
(ii) g(s) = 4s2 − 4s + 1
(iii) h(t) = t2 − 15
(iv) f(x) = 6x2 − 3 – 7x
(v)
(vi)
Answer:
(i) We have,
f(x) = x2 − 2x − 8
f(x) = x2 + 2x − 4x − 8
f(x) = x (x + 2) − 4(x + 2)
f(x) = (x + 2) (x − 4)
The zeros of f(x) are given by
f(x) = 0
x2 − 2x − 8 = 0
(x + 2) (x − 4) = 0
x + 2 = 0
x = −2
Or
x − 4 = 0
x = 4
Thus, the zeros of f(x) = x2 − 2x − 8 are α = −2 and β = 4.
Now,
and
Therefore, the sum of the zeros =
Product of the zeros
= − 2 × 4
= −8
and
Therefore,
Product of the zeros =
Hence, the relationship between the zeros and coefficient are verified.
(ii) Given
When have,
g(s) = 4s2 − 4s + 1
g(s) = 4s2 − 2s − 2s + 1
g(s) = 2s (2s − 1) − 1(2s − 1)
g(s) = (2s − 1) (2s − 1)
The zeros of g(s) are given by
Or
Thus, the zeros ofare and .
Now, sum of the zeros
and
Therefore, the sum of the zeros =
Product of the zeros
and =
Therefore, the product of the zeros =
Hence, the relationship between the zeros and coefficient are verified.
(iii) Given
We have,
The zeros of are given by
Now,
Sum of the zeros
and =
Therefore, the sum of the zeros =
Product of the zeros = αβ
and,
Therefore, the product of the zeros =
Hence, The relationship between the zeros and coefficient are verified.
(iv) Given
We have,
The zeros of are given by
Or
Thus, the zeros of are and.
Now,
Sum of the zeros = α + β
and, =
Therefore, the sum of the zeros =
Product of the zeros = α × β
and, =
Product of zeros =
Hence, the relation between the zeros and their coefficient is verified.
(v)
The zeros are given by q(y) = 0.
Thus, the zeros of .
Now,
Sum of the zeros =
and
Therefore, the sum of the zeros =
Product of the zeros
and
Therefore,
Product of the zeros =
Hence, the relationship between the zeros and coefficient is verified.
(vi) We have,
The zeros are given by (x) = 0.
Thus, the zeros of .
Now,
Sum of the zeros =
and
Therefore, the sum of the zeros = .
Product of the zeros
and
Therefore, the product of the zeros = .
Hence, the relationship between the zeros and coefficient is verified.
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Question 2:
For each of the following , find a quadratic polynomial whose sum and product respectively of the zeroes are as given. Also find the zeroes of these polynomials by factorization.
(i)
(ii)
Answer:
We know that a quadratic polynomial whose sum and product of zeroes are given is
(i) We have, sum of zeroes = and product of zeroes =
So, the required quadratic polynomial will be
Now, the zeroes are given by f(x) = 0.
Thus,
(ii) We have, sum of zeroes = and product of zeroes =
So, the required quadratic polynomial will be
Now, the zeroes are given by f(x) = 0.
Thus,
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Question 3:
If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = x2 − 5x + 4, find the value of .
Answer:
Sinceand are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial
Therefore
=
= 5
We have,
By substituting and we get ,
Taking least common factor we get ,
Hence, the value of is.
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Question 4:
If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial p(y) = 5y2 − 7y + 1, find the value of .
Answer:
Since α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial
We have,
By substituting and we get ,
Hence, the value of is.
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Question 5:
If one zero of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 4x2 − 8kx − 9 is negative of the other, find the value of k.
Answer:
Since and are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial
= 0
Hence, the Value of is .
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Question 6:
If the sum of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(t) = kt2 + 2t + 3k is equal to their product, find the value of k.
Answer:
Let be the zeros of the polynomial.Then,
It is given that the sum of the zero of the quadratic polynomial is equal to their product then, we have
Hence, the value of k is
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Question 7:
Find the zeros of each of the following quadratic polynomial and verify the relationship between the zeros and their coefficients:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv) g(x) = a(x2 + 1) − x(a2 + 1)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii) â
Answer:
(i) Given
We have,
The zeros of are given by
Or
Thus, The zeros of areand
Now,
Sum of the zeros = α + β
and,
Therefore, Sum of the zeros =
Product of the zeros
and
Therefore, The product of the zeros =
Hence, the relationship between the zeros and coefficient are verified.
(ii) Given
We have,
The zeros of g(x) are given by
Or
Thus, the zeros of are and.
Now,
Sum of the zeros = α + β
and =
Therefore, sum of the zeros =
Product of zeros = α × β
and =
Therefore, the product of the zeros =
Hence, the relationship between the zeros and coefficient are verified.
(iii) Given
The zeros of ƒ(x) are given by
Or
Thus, the zeros of are α = 1 and
Now,
Sum of zeros = α + β
And,
Therefore, sum of the zeros =
Product of the zeros = αβ
And
=
Product of zeros =
Hence, the relationship between the zeros and coefficient are verified.
(iv) Given
The zeros of g(x) are given by
or
Thus, the zeros of are and .
Sum of the zeros = α + β
and, =
Product of the zeros
And, =
Therefore,
Product of the zeros =
Hence, the relationship between the zeros and coefficient are verified.
(v)
The zeros of h(s) are given by
h(s) = 0
Thus, the zeros of .
Now,
Sum of the zeros =
and
Therefore, sum of the zeros =
Product of the zeros
and
Therefore,
Product of the zeros =
Hence, the relationship between the zeros and coefficient are verified.
(vi)
The zeros of f(v) are given by
f(v) = 0
Thus, the zeros of .
Now,
Sum of the zeros =
and
Therefore, sum of the zeros =
Product of the zeros
and
Therefore,
Product of the zeros =
Hence, the relation-ship between the zeros and coefficient are verified.
(vii)
The zeros are given by p(y) = 0.
Thus, the zeros of .
Now,
Sum of the zeros =
and
Therefore, sum of the zeros =
Product of the zeros
and
Therefore,
Product of the zeros =
Hence, the relation-ship between the zeros and coefficient are verified.
(viii)
The zeros are given by (x) = 0.
Thus, the zeros of .
Now,
Sum of the zeros =
and
Therefore, sum of the zeros = .
Product of the zeros
and
Therefore, the product of the zeros = .
Hence, the relationship between the zeros and coefficient are verified.
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Question 8:
For each of the following , find a quadratic polynomial whose sum and product respectively of the zeroes are as given. Also find the zeroes of these polynomials by factorization.
(i)
(ii) â
Answer:
(i) We have, sum of zeroes = and product of zeroes = −9.
So, the required quadratic polynomial will be .
Now, the zeroes are given by f(x) = 0.
Thus, .
(ii) We have, sum of zeroes = and product of zeroes =
So, the required quadratic polynomial will be .
Now, the zeroes are given by f(x) = 0.
Thus, .
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Question 9:
If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial p(x) = 4x2 − 5x − 1, find the value of α2β + αβ2.
Answer:
Since and are the zeros of the quadratic polynomials
Sum of the zeros =
Product of zeros =
We have,
By substituting and in, we get
Hence, the value of is.
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Question 10:
If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 6x2 + x − 2, find the value of .
Answer:
Since and are the zeros of the quadratics polynomial
f (x)=
sum of zeros =
Product of the zeros =
We have,
By substituting and we get ,
Hence, the value of is .
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Question 11:
If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = x2 − p(x + 1) − c, show that (α + 1) (β + 1) = 1 − c.
Answer:
Since and are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial
Then
=
=
We have to prove that
Substituting and we get,
Hence, it is shown that.
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Question 12:
If α and β are the zeros of a quadratic polynomial such that α + β = 24 and α − β = 8, find a quadratic polynomial have α and β as its zeros.
Answer:
Given
……(i)
……(ii)
By subtracting equation from we get
Substituting in equation we get,
Let S and P denote respectively the sum and product of zeros of the required polynomial. then,
Hence, the required polynomial if is given by
Hence, required equation is where k is any non-zeros real number.
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Question 13:
Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are negative of the zeros of the polynomial px2 + qx + r.
Answer:
Let be the roots of the polynomial px2 + qx + r.
Since roots of the required polynomial are negative of the given polynomials, the roots of the required polynomial will be .
Thus, the required polynomial is .
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Question 14:
If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = x2 − 1, find the quadratic polynomial whose zeros are .
Answer:
Since α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial
The roots are
Let S and P denote respectively the sum and product of zeros of the required polynomial. Then,
Taking least common factor we get,
Hence, the required polynomial is given by,
Hence, required equation is Where k is any non zero real number.
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Question 15:
If the squared difference of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = x2 + px + 45 is equal to 144, find the value of p.
Answer:
Given and are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial
We have,
Substituting and then we get,
Hence, the value of is .
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Question 16:
If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = x2 − px + q, prove that .
Answer:
Since and are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial
= p
We have,
Hence, it is proved that is equal to .
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Question 17:
ââIf α and β are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = ax2 + bx + c, then evaluate :
(i)
(ii)
(iii) â
Answer:
(i) Given α and are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial .
=
We have,
By substituting and we get ,
Hence, the value of is .
(ii) Since α and are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial
=
We have,
By substituting and we get ,
Hence, the value of is .
(iii) Since α and are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial .
=
We have,
By substituting and we get ,
Hence, the value of is b.
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Question 18:
If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = x2 + x − 2, find the value of .
Answer:
Since and are the zeros of the quadratic polynomials
Sum of the zeros =
Product if zeros =
We have,
By substituting and we get ,
By substituting in we get ,
Taking square root on both sides we get
.
Hence, the value of is.
Page No 71:
Question 1:
Verify that the numbers given along side of the cubic polynomials below are their zeros. Also, verify the relationship between the zeros and coefficients in each case:
(i)
(ii) g(x) = x3 − 4x2 + 5x − 2; 2, 1, 1
Answer:
We have,
So, and are the zeros of polynomial p(x)
Let and . Then
From
Taking least common factor we get,
From
From
Hence, it is verified that the numbers given along side of the cubic polynomials are their zeros and also verified the relationship between the zeros and coefficients
(ii) We have,
So 2,1and 1 are the zeros of the polynomial g(x)
Let and. Then,
From
From
From
Hence, it is verified that the numbers given along side of the cubic polynomials are their
zeros and also verified the relationship between the zeros and coefficients.
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Question 2:
Find the cubic polynomial with the sum, sum of the product of its zeros taken two at a time, and product of its zeros as 3, −1 and − 3 respectively.
Answer:
If and are the zeros of a cubic polynomial f (x), then
where k is any non-zero real number.
Here,
Therefore
Hence, cubic polynomial is, where k is any non-zero real number.
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Question 3:
If the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = 2x3 − 15x2 + 37x − 30 are in A.P., find them.
Answer:
Let and be the zeros of the polynomial
Therefore
Sum of the zeros =
Product of the zeros =
Substituting we get
Therefore, substituting and in ,and
Hence, the zeros of the polynomial are .
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Question 4:
Find the condition that the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x3 + 3px2 + 3qx + r may be in A.P.
Answer:
Let and be the zeros of the polynomials .Then,
Sum of the zeros =
Since is a zero of the polynomial .Therefore,
Substituting we get,
Hence, the condition for the given polynomial is .
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Question 5:
If the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = ax3 + 3bx2 + 3cx + d are in A.P., prove that 2b3 − 3abc + a2d = 0.
Answer:
Let and be the zeros of the polynomial f(x). Then,
Sum of the zeros =
Since a is a zero of the polynomial f(x).
Therefore,
Hence, it is proved that .
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Question 6:
If the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x3 − 12x2 + 39x + k are in A.P., find the value of k.
Answer:
Let and be the zeros of the polynomial .
Then,
Sum of the zeros =
Since is a zero of the polynomial
Hence, the value of k is.
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Question 7:
If 4 is a zero of the cubic polynomial x3 − 3x2 − 10x + 24, find its other two zeroes.
Answer:
Given 4 is a zero of a cubic polynomial
is the factor of polynomial
Therefore, we have
To find the other two zeroes of the given polynomial, we need to find the zeroes of the quotient .
Hence, the other two zeroes of the given polynomial are 2 and .
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Question 1:
Check whether the first polynomial is a factor of the second polynomial by applying the division algorithm :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Answer:
. Given
Here, degree and
Degree
Therefore, quotient is of degree
Remainder is of degree or less
Let and
Using division algorithm, we have
Equating co-efficient of various powers of t, we get
On equating the co-efficient of
On equating the co-efficient of
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting, we get
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting, we get
On equating constant term
Substituting, we get
Quotient
=
Remainder
Clearly,
Hence, is a factor of
(ii) Given
Here, Degree and
Degree
Therefore, quotient is of degree
Remainder is of degree1
Let and
Using division algorithm, we have
Equating the co-efficient of various powers of on both sides, we get
On equating the co-efficient of
On equating the co-efficient of
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting we get
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting and, we get
On equating constant term, we get
Substituting, we get
Therefore, quotient
Remainder
Clearly,
Hence, is not a factor of
(iii) Given,
Here, Degree and
Degree
Therefore, quotient is of degree and
Remainder is of degree less than
Let and
Using division algorithm, we have
Equating the co-efficient of various powers of on both sides, we get
On equating the co-efficient of
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting, we get
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting and, we get
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting, we get
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting and, we get
On equating constant term
Substituting, we get
Therefore, Quotient
Remainder
Clearly,
Hence, is a factor of
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Question 2:
Obtain all zeros of f(x) = x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20, if one of its zeros is −2.
Answer:
Since −2 is one zero of .
Therefore, we know that, if is a zero of a polynomial, then is a factor of is a factor of .
Now, we divide by to find the others zeros of .
By using that division algorithm we have,
Hence, the zeros of the given polynomials are .
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Question 3:
Obtain all zeros of the polynomial f(x) = 2x4 + x3 − 14x2 − 19x − 6, if two of its zeros are −2 and −1.
Answer:
We know that, if is a zero of a polynomial, and then is a factor of.
Since and are zeros of .
Therefore
is a factor of .Now, We divide by to find the other zeros of .
By using division algorithm we have,
Hence, the zeros of the given polynomials are.
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Question 4:
Find all the zeros of the polynomial x4 + x3 − 34x2 − 4x + 120, if two of its zeros are 2 and −2.
Answer:
We know that if is a zero of a polynomial, then is a factor of .
Since, and are zeros of .
Therefore
is a factor of .Now, we divide by to find the other zeros of .
By using division algorithm we have
Hence, the zeros of the given polynomial are .
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Question 5:
For what value of k, is the polynomial f(x) = 3x4 – 9x3 + x2 + 15x + k completely divisible by 3x2 – 5?
Answer:
Let f(x) = 3x4 – 9x3 + x2 + 15x + k
It is given that f(x) is completely divisible by 3x2 – 5.
Therefore, one factor of f(x) is (3x2 – 5).
We get another factor of f(x) by dividing it with (3x2 – 5).
On division, we get the quotient x2 – 3x + 2 and the remainder k + 10.
Since, f(x) = 3x4 – 9x3 + x2 + 15x + k completely divisible by 3x2 – 5
Therefore, remainder must be zero.
Hence, the value of k is –10.
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Question 6:
Find all the zeros of the polynomial 2x3 + x2 − 6x − 3, if two of its zeros are .
Answer:
We know that if is a zero of a polynomial, and then is a factor of .
Since and are zeros of .
Therefore
is a factor of .Now, we divide by to find the other zeros of .
By using division algorithm we have
Hence, the zeros of the given polynomial are.
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Question 7:
Find all the zeros of the polynomial x3 + 3x2 − 2x − 6, if two of its zeros are .
Answer:
We know that if is a zero of a polynomial, and then is a factor of .
Since and are zeros of .
Therefore
is a factor of .Now, we divide by to find the other zeros of .
By using division algorithm we have
Hence, the zeros of the given polynomials are .
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Question 8:
Find all zeros of the polynomial f(x) = 2x4 − 2x3 − 7x2 + 3x + 6, if its two zeros are .
Answer:
Since and are two zeros of .Therefore,
is a factor of .
Also is a factor of .
Let us now divide by. We have,
By using division algorithm we have,
Hence, The zeros of are .
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Question 9:
Find all zeros of the polynomial 2x4 + 7x3 − 19x2 − 14x + 30, if two of its zeros are .
Answer:
We know that if is a zero of a polynomial, and then is a factor of .
Since and are zeros of .
Therefore
is a factor of . Now, we divide by to find the zero of .
By using division algorithm we have
Hence, the zeros of the given polynomial are .
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Question 10:
Given that is a factor of the cubic polynomial , find all the zeroes of the polynomial .
Answer:
We know that if is a zero of a polynomial, and then is a factor of .
It is given that is a factor of = .
Now, we divide by to find the other zeroes of .
â
∴ Quotient = and remainder = 0.
By using division algorithm, we have .
Hence, the zeroes of the given polynomial are .
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Question 11:
What must be added to the polynomial f(x) = x4 + 2x3 − 2x2 + x − 1 so that the resulting polynomial is exactly divisible by x2 + 2x − 3?
Answer:
We know that,
Clearly , Right hand side is divisible by .
Therefore, Left hand side is also divisible by .Thus, if we add to , then the resulting polynomial is divisible by.
Let us now find the remainder when is divided by.
Hence, we should add to so that the resulting polynomial is divisible by .
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Question 12:
Apply division algorithm to find the quotient q(x) and remainder r(x) in dividing f(x) by g(x) in each of the following :
(i) f(x) = x3 − 6x2 + 11x − 6, g(x) = x2 + x + 1
(ii) f(x) = 10x4 + 17x3 − 62x2 + 30x − 3, g(x) = 2x2 + 7x + 1
(iii) f(x) = 4x3+ 8x + 8x2 + 7, g(x) = 2x2 − x + 1
(iv) f(x) = 15x3 − 20x2 + 13x − 12, g(x) = 2 − 2x + x2
Answer:
We have
Here, degree and
Degree
Therefore, quotient is of degree and the remainder is of degree less than 2
Let and
Using division algorithm, we have
Equating the co-efficients of various powers of on both sides, we get
On equating the co-efficient of
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting and we get,
On equating the constant terms
Substituting we get,
Therefore,
Quotient
And remainder
Hence, the quotient and remainder is given by,
.
We have
Here, Degree and
Degree
Therefore, quotient is of degree and remainder is of degree less than 2
Let and
Using division algorithm, we have
Equating the co-efficients of various powers on both sides, we get
On equating the co-efficient of
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting we get
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting and, we get
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting and,we get
On equating constant term, we get
Substituting c=-2, we get
Therefore, quotient
Remainder
Hence, the quotient and remainder are and .
we have
Here, Degree and
Degree
Therefore, quotient is of degree and
Remainder is of degree less than
Let and
Using division algorithm, we have
Equating the co-efficient of various Powers of on both sides, we get
On equating the co-efficient of
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting we get
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting and we get
On equating the constant term, we get
Substituting, we get
Therefore, quotient
Remainder
Hence, the quotient and remainder are and.
Given,
Here, Degree and
Degree
Therefore, quotient is of degree and
Remainder is of degree less than
Let and
Using division algorithm, we have
Equating the co-efficients of various powers of on both sides, we get
On equating the co-efficient of
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting , we get
On equating the co-efficient of
Substituting and, we get
On equating constant term
Substituting , we get
Therefore, quotient
Remainder
Hence, the quotient and remainder are and.
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Question 1:
Define a polynomial with real coefficients.
Answer:
In the polynomial,
, and are known as the terms of the polynomial and and are their real coefficients.
For example, is a polynomial and 3 is a real coefficient
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Question 2:
Define degree of a polynomial.
Answer:
The exponent of the highest degree term in a polynomial is known as its degree.
In other words, the highest power of x in a polynomial is called the degree of the polynomial.
For Example: is a polynomial in the variable x of degree 2.
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Question 3:
Write the standard form of a linear polynomial with real coefficients.
Answer:
Any linear polynomial in variable with real coefficients is of the form, where are real numbers and
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Question 4:
Write the standard form of a quadratic polynomial with real coefficients.
Answer:
Any quadratic polynomial in variable with real coefficients is of the form, where are real numbers and
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Question 5:
Write the standard form of a cubic polynomial with real coefficients.
Answer:
The most general form of a cubic polynomial with coefficients as real numbers is of the form, where are real number and
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Question 6:
Define value of polynomial at a point.
Answer:
If is a polynomial and is any real number, then the real number obtained by replacing by in, is called the value of at and is denoted by
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Question 7:
Define the zero of a polynomial.
Answer:
The zero of a polynomial is defined as any real number such that
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Question 8:
The sum and product of the zeros of a quadratic polynomial are and −3 respectively. What is the quadratic polynomial.
Answer:
Let sum of quadratic polynomial is
Product of the quadratic polynomial is
Let S and P denote the sum and product of the zeros of a polynomial asand.
Then
The required polynomial is given by
Hence, the quadratic polynomial is, where k is any non-zero real number
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Question 9:
Write the family of quadratic polynomials having and 1 as its zeros.
Answer:
We know that, if is a zero of a polynomial then is a factor of quadratic polynomials.
Sinceand are zeros of polynomial.
Therefore
Hence, the family of quadratic polynomials is, where k is any non-zero real number
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Question 10:
If the product of zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = x2 − 4x + k is 3, find the value of k.
Answer:
We have to find the value of k.
Given,
The product of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial .is
Product of the polynomial
Hence, the value of k is.
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Question 11:
If the sum of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = kx2 − 3x + 5 is 1, write the value of k.
Answer:
We have to find the value of k, if the sum of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial is
Given
Sum of the polynomial
Hence, the value of k is
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Question 12:
In Fig., the graph of a polynomial p(x) is given. Find the zeros of the polynomial.
â
Answer:
Just see the point of intersection of the curve and x-axis and find out the x-coordinate of these points. These x-coordinates will be the zeros of the polynomial.
Since the intersection points are (−3.5, 0) and (−1, 0).
Hence, the zeros of the polynomial is −3.5 and −1.
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Question 13:
The graph of a polynomial y = f(x), shown in Fig. 2.18. Find the number of real zeros of f(x).
Answer:
A real number is a zero of polynomial, if
In the above figure the curve intersects x-axis at one point and touches at one point
When a curve touches x-axis at one point, it means it has two common zeros at that point
Hence the number of real zeroes is
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Question 14:
The graph of a polynomial f(x) is as shown in Fig. 2.21. Write the number of real zeros of f(x).
Answer:
The graph of a polynomial touches x−axis at two points
We know that if a curve touches the x-axis at two points then it has two common zeros of .
Hence the number of zeros of, in this case is 2.
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Question 15:
If x = 1 is a zero of the polynomial f(x) = x3 − 2x2 + 4x + k, write the value of k.
Answer:
We have to find the value of K if is a zero of the polynomial f(x) = x3 − 2x2 + 4x + k.
Hence, the value of k is
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Question 16:
Write a quadratic polynomial, sum of whose zeros is and their product is 2.
Answer:
Let S and P denotes respectively the sum and product of the zeros of a polynomial are and.
The required polynomial g(x) is given by
Hence, the quadratic polynomial is where k is any non-zeros real number.
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Question 17:
Write the coefficient of the polynomial p(z) = z5 − 2z2 + 4.
Answer:
We have to find the co-efficient of the polynomial
Co-efficient of
Co-efficient of
Co-efficient of
Co-efficient of
Co-efficient of
Constant term
Hence, the co-efficient of and constant term is
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Question 18:
Write the zeros of the polynomial x2 − x − 6.
Answer:
We have to find the zeros of the polynomial
We know that if is a factor of then is a zero of polynomial
Therefore we have
Also
Hence, the zeros of polynomial is
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Question 19:
If α, β are the zeros of a polynomial such that α + β = −6 and αβ = −4, then write the polynomial.
Answer:
Let S and P denotes respectively the sum and product of the zeros of a polynomial
We are given S = and P =. Then
The required polynomial is given by
Hence, the polynomial is
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Question 20:
For what value of k, is 3 a zero of the polynomial 2x2 + x + k?
Answer:
We know that if is zero polynomial, and then is a factor of
Since is zero of
Therefore is a factor of
Now, we divide by to find the value of k
Now, remainder
Hence, the value of k is
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Question 21:
For what value of k, is −3 a zero of the polynomial x2 + 11x + k?
Answer:
We know that if is zeros polynomial, then is a factor of
Since is zero of . Therefore is a factor of
Now, we divide by to find the value of k.
Now, Remainder
Hence, the value of k is.
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Question 22:
For what value of k, is −2 a zero of the polynomial 3x2 + 4x + 2k?
Answer:
We know that if is zero polynomial then is a factor of
Since is a factor of .Therefore is a factor of
Now, we divide by to find the value of k
Now, Remainder
Hence, the value of k is
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Question 23:
If (x + a) is a factor of 2x2 + 2ax + 5x + 10, find a.
Answer:
Given is a factor of.
Let us now divide by.
We have,
Now, remainder
Hence, the value of a is
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Question 24:
For what value of k, −4 is a zero of the polynomial x2 − x − (2k + 2)?
Answer:
We know that if is zero polynomial then is a factor of
Since is zero of
Therefore is a factor of
Now, we divide by to find the value of k
Now, Remainder
Hence, the value of k is
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Question 25:
If 1 is a zero of the polynomial p(x) = ax2 − 3(a − 1) x − 1, then find the value of a.
Answer:
We know that if is a zero of polynomial then is a factor of
Since is zero of
Therefore, is a factor of
Now, we divide by x − 1.
Now, Remainder
Hence, the value of a is
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Question 26:
If α, β are the zeros of the polynomial 2y2 + 7y + 5, write the value of α + β + αβ.
Answer:
Let and are the zeros of the polynomial .Then
The sum of the zeros The product of the zeros =
Then the value of is
Hence, the value of is
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Question 27:
If a − b, a and b are zeros of the polynomial f(x) = 2x3− 6x2 + 5x − 7, write the value of a.
Answer:
Let a − b, a and a + b be the zeros of the polynomial then
Sum of the zeros =
Hence, the value of a is.
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Question 28:
If a quadratic polynomial f(x) is factorizable into linear distinct factors, then what is the total number of real and distinct zeros of f(x)?
Answer:
If a quadratic polynomial is factorized into linear polynomials then the total number of real and distinct zeros of will be.
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Question 29:
If a quadratic polynomial f(x) is a square of a linear polynomial, then its two zeros are coincident. (True/False).
Answer:
The polynomial has two identical factors. The curve cuts X axis at two coincident points that is exactly at one point.
Hence, quadratic polynomial is a square of linear polynomial then its two zeros are coincident.
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Question 30:
If a quadratic polynomial f(x) is not factorizable into linear factors, then it has no real zero. (True/False)
Answer:
When polynomial is not factorizable then the curve does not touch x-axis. Parabola open upwards above the x-axis or open downwards below x-axis where or
Hence, if quadratic polynomial is not factorizable into linear factors then it has no real zeros. .
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Question 31:
If the graph of quadratic polynomial ax2 + bx + c cuts negative direction of y-axis, then what is the sign of c?
Answer:
Since graph of quadratic polynomial cuts negative direction of y−axis
So put x=0 to find the intersection point on y-axis
So the point is
Now it is given that the quadratic polynomial cuts negative direction of y
So
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Question 32:
If graph of quadratic polynomial ax2 + bx + c cuts positive direction of y-axis, then what is the sign of c?
Answer:
If graph of quadratic polynomial cuts positive direction of y−axis, then
Put x = 0 for the point of intersection of the polynomial and y−axis
We have
Since the point is above the x-axis
Hence, the sign of c is positive, that is
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Question 33:
If f(x) is a polynomial such that f(a) f(b) < 0, then what is the number of zeros lying between a and b?
Answer:
If is a polynomial such that then this means the value of the polynomial are of different sign for a to b
Hence, at least one zero will be lying between a and b
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Question 34:
If f(x) = x3 + x2 − ax + b is divisible by x2 − x write the value of a and b.
Answer:
We are given is exactly divisible by then the remainder should be zero
Therefore Quotient and
Remainder
Now, Remainder
Equating coefficient of x, we get
.
Equating constant term
Hence, the value of a and b are
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Question 35:
If fourth degree polynomial is divided by a quadratic polynomial, write the degree of the remainder.
Answer:
Here represent dividend and represent divisor.
=quadratic polynomial
Therefore degree of
Degree of
The quotient q(x) is of degree
The remainder is of degree or less.
Hence, the degree of the remainder is equal to or less than
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Question 36:
The graph of the polynomial f(x) = ax2 + bx + c is as shown below (Fig. 2.19). Write the signs of 'a' and b2 − 4ac.
Answer:
Clearly, represent a parabola opening upwards. Therefore,
Since the parabola cuts x-axis at two points, this means that the polynomial will have two real solutions
Hence
Hence and
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Question 37:
The graph of the polynomial f(x) = ax2 + bx + c is as shown in Fig. 2.20. Write the value of b2 − 4ac and the number of real zeros of f(x).
Answer:
The graph of the polynomial or the curve touches x−axis at point. The x-coordinate of this point gives two equal zeros of the polynomial and.
Hence the number of real zeros of is 2 and
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Question 38:
In Q. No. 14, write the sign of c.
Answer:
The parabola cuts y-axis at point P which lies on y-axis. Putting in , we get y = c. So the coordinates of P are. Clearly, P lies on OY. Therefore
Hence, the sign of c is
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Question 39:
In Q. No. 15, write the sign of c.
Answer:
The parabola cuts y-axis at P which lies on OY.
Putting in, we get y=c. So the coordinates of P are. Clearly, P lies on. Therefore
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Question 40:
State division algorithm for polynomials.
Answer:
If and are any two polynomials with then we can always find polynomials and such that, where or degree degree
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Question 41:
Give an example of polynomials f(x), g(x), q(x) and r(x) satisfying f(x) = g(x), q(x) + r(x), where degree r(x) = 0.
Answer:
Using division algorithm, we have
Hence an example for polynomial,, and satisfying are
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Question 1:
Quadratic polynomials, whose zeroes are –4 and 3 are given by ________.
Answer:
Quadratic polynomial with given zeroes is
x2 – (sum of zeroes)x + (product of zeroes)
Hence, Quadratic polynomials, whose zeroes are –4 and 3 are given by x2 + x – 12.
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Question 2:
The number of quadratic polynomials whose zeroes are 2 and – 3, is __________.
Answer:
Quadratic polynomial with given zeroes is
x2 – (sum of zeroes)x + (product of zeroes)
Hence, the number of quadratic polynomials whose zeroes are 2 and – 3, is one.
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Question 3:
The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + x – 6 are __________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = x2 + x – 6
Hence, the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + x – 6 are 2 and –3.
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Question 4:
The quadratic polynomials, the sum and product of whose zeroes are 7 and 12 are given by _________.
Answer:
Quadratic polynomial with given zeroes is
x2 – (sum of zeroes)x + (product of zeroes)
Hence, quadratic polynomials, the sum and product of whose zeroes are 7 and 12 are given by x2 – 7x + 12.
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Question 5:
If x + 1 is a factor of the polynomial 2x3 + ax2 + 4x + 1, then a = _________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = 2x3 + ax2 + 4x + 1
It is given that one factor of f(x) is (x + 1).
Therefore, .
On putting x = –1 in f(x) = 0, we get
Hence, a = 5.
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Question 6:
The graph of a quadratic polynomial intersects the x-axis at the most at ________ points.
Answer:
A quadratic polynomial has at most 2 zeroes.
Thus, it can intersects the x-axis at the most at 2 points.
Hence, the graph of a quadratic polynomial intersects the x-axis at the most at two points.
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Question 7:
If –4 is a zero of the polynomial x2 – x – (2k + 2), then k = _________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = x2 – x – (2k + 2)
It is given that –4 is a zero of f(x).
Therefore, .
On putting x = –4 in f(x) = 0, we get
Hence, if –4 is a zero of the polynomial x2 – x – (2k + 2), then k = 9.
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Question 8:
If 4x2 – 6x – m is divisible by x – 3, then m = ________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = 4x2 – 6x – m
It is given that f(x) is divisible by x – 3.
Therefore, .
On putting x = 3 in f(x) = 0, we get
Hence, if 4x2 – 6x – m is divisible by x – 3, then m = 18.
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Question 9:
If one zero of the quadratic polynomial 2x2 – 6kx + 6x – 7 is negative of the other, then k = ________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = 2x2 – 6kx + 6x – 7 = 2x2 + (– 6k + 6)x – 7
Hence, if one zero of the quadratic polynomial 2x2 – 6kx + 6x – 7 is negative of the other, then k = 1.
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Question 10:
The sum of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 2x2 – 3k is ________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = 2x2 – 3k = 2x2 + 0x – 3k
Hence, the sum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 2x2 – 3k is 0.
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Question 11:
Quadratic polynomials with rational coefficients having as a zero are given by ________.
Answer:
Irrational zeroes of a quadratic polynomial always occurs in pairs.
If one zero is then, other zero is –.
Now,
Quadratic polynomial with given zeroes is
x2 – (sum of zeroes)x + (product of zeroes)
Hence, Quadratic polynomials with rational coefficients having as a zero are given by x2 – 3.
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Question 12:
If x + α is a factor of the polynomial 2x2 + 2αx + 4x + 12, then α = _______.
Answer:
Let f(x) = 2x2 + 2αx + 4x + 12
It is given that one factor of f(x) is (x + α).
Therefore, .
On putting x = –α in f(x) = 0, we get
Hence, if x + α is a factor of the polynomial 2x2 + 2αx + 4x + 12, then α = 3.
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Question 13:
If the product of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 – 3ax + 2a2 – 1 is 7, then a = _______.
Answer:
Let f(x) = x2 – 3ax + 2a2 – 1
Hence, if the product of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 – 3ax + 2a2 – 1 is 7, then a = ±2.
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Question 14:
The maximum number of zeroes which a quadratic polynomial can have is _________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
Maximum number of zeroes of polynomial = Highest power of x
= 2
Therefore, It has at most 2 zeroes.
Hence, the maximum number of zeroes which a quadratic polynomial can have is 2.
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Question 15:
If a + b + c = 0, then a zero of the polynomial ax2 + bx + c, is _________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
It is given that a + b + c = 0
Therefore, when x = 1, f(x) =
Thus, x = 1 is the zero of f(x).
Hence, if a + b + c = 0, then a zero of the polynomial ax2 + bx + c, is 1.
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Question 16:
If a + c = b, then a zero of the polynomial ax2 + bx + c, is _________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
It is given that a + c = b
⇒ a − b + c = 0
Therefore, when x = −1, f(x) =
Thus, x = −1 is the zero of f(x).
Hence, if a + c = b, then a zero of the polynomial ax2 + bx + c, is −1.
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Question 17:
If two of the zeroes of a cubic polynomial are zero, then it does not have ______ and _______ terms.
Answer:
Let f(x) = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d be a cubic polynomial.
Since, two of the zeroes of a cubic polynomial are zero, then the equation will be ax3 + bx2 = 0
Therefore, it does not have the linear term and the constant term.
Hence, If two of the zeroes of a cubic polynomial are zero, then it does not have linear and constant terms.
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Question 18:
If all the zeroes of cubic polynomial x3 + ax2 – bx + c are negative then a, b and c all have _______ sign.
Answer:
Let f(x) = x3 + ax2 – bx + c
Hence, if all the zeroes of cubic polynomial x3 + ax2 – bx + c are negative then a, b and c all have positive sign.
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Question 19:
If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2 + x + a are equal, then a = ________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = ax2 + x + a
Hence, if the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2 + x + a are equal, then a =
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Question 20:
If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2 + bx + c are both negative, then a, b and c all have the _______ sign.
Answer:
Let f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
Hence, if the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2 + bx + c are both negative, then a, b and c all have the same sign.
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Question 21:
If a, a + b, a + 2b are zeroes of the cubic polynomial x3 – 6x2 + 3x + 10, then a + b = ________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = x3 – 6x2 + 3x + 10
Hence, if a, a + b, a + 2b are zeroes of the cubic polynomial x3 – 6x2 + 3x + 10, then a + b = 2.
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Question 22:
The parabola representing a quadratic polynomial f(x) = ax2 + bx + c opens upward when _________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
When a > 0, the parabola representing f(x) opens upward.
When a < 0, the parabola representing f(x) opens downward.
Hence, the parabola representing a quadratic polynomial f(x) = ax2 + bx + c opens upward when a is positive.
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Question 23:
The parabola representing a quadratic polynomial f(x) = ax2 + bx + c opens downward when __________.
Answer:
Let f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
When a > 0, the parabola representing f(x) opens upward.
âWhen a < 0, the parabola representing f(x) opens downward.
Hence, the parabola representing a quadratic polynomial f(x) = ax2 + bx + c opens downward when a is negative.
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Question 24:
If the parabola represented by f(x) = ax2 + bx + c cuts x-axis at two distinct points, then the polynomial ax2 + bx + c has ________ real zeroes.
Answer:
Let f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
If f(x) has two real and distinct zeroes, the parabola represented by f(x) cuts x-axis at two distinct points.
If f(x) has two real and equal zeroes, the parabola represented by f(x) touches x-axis at only one distinct point.
Hence, if the parabola represented by f(x) = ax2 + bx + c cuts x-axis at two distinct points, then the polynomial ax2 + bx + c has 2 real zeroes.
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