If \(p(-1)=0\), through which point will the graph pass?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \((-1,0)\)
Here \(p(x)\) denotes the polynomial's value (the y‑coordinate). \(p(-1)=0\) means at \(x=-1\) the value is \(y=0\), so the graph passes through the point \((-1,0)\). Option B \((1,0)\) would be correct only if \(p(1)=0\) — it's a sign‑error distractor. Options C and D correspond to values at \(x=0\) and are irrelevant unless \(p(0)=-1\) or \(p(0)=1\) were given. Exam tip: whenever \(p(a)=0\), the x‑coordinate of the zero is \(a\) and the point is \((a,0)\).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\((-1,0)\)
Why is this the correct answer?
Here \(p(x)\) denotes the polynomial's value (the y‑coordinate). \(p(-1)=0\) means at \(x=-1\) the value is \(y=0\), so the graph passes through the point \((-1,0)\). Option B \((1,0)\) would be correct only if \(p(1)=0\) — it's a sign‑error distractor. Options C and D correspond to values at \(x=0\) and are irrelevant unless \(p(0)=-1\) or \(p(0)=1\) were given. Exam tip: whenever \(p(a)=0\), the x‑coordinate of the zero is \(a\) and the point is \((a,0)\).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Polynomials. Topic: Geometrical meaning of the zeroes of a polynomial..
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