If (p(x)=ax^2+bx+c) with (a\neq0) and (p(1)=p(-1)=0), what is the value of (b)?
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(p(1)=a+b+c) and (p(-1)=a-b+c); subtracting gives (2b=0). In exams, use addition or subtraction for symmetric inputs.
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(p(1)=a+b+c) and (p(-1)=a-b+c); subtracting gives (2b=0). In exams, use addition or subtraction for symmetric inputs.
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This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Polynomials. Topic: Polynomials in one variable.
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