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If one zero of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 3x + k is 2, then the value of k is

(A) 10       (B) –10             (C) 5             (D) –5


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Question 1 If one zero of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 3x + k is 2, then the value of k is (A) 10 (B) –10 (C) 5 (D) –5 Let p(x) = x2 + 3x + k Since 2 is a zero of p(x) p(2) = 0 22 + 3(2) + k = 0 4 + 6 + k = 0 10 + k = 0 k = −10 So, the correct answer is (B)

  1. Chapter 2 Class 10 Polynomials
  2. Serial order wise

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Davneet Singh has done his B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He has been teaching from the past 14 years. He provides courses for Maths, Science and Computer Science at Teachoo