If (p(x)=x^2-8x+20), why will the graph not cut the (x)-axis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because it is ((x-4)^2+4)
((x-4)^2+4) is always positive, so (p(x)=0) will not occur. Tip: adding a positive number to a square can prevent intersection.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because it is ((x-4)^2+4)
Why is this the correct answer?
((x-4)^2+4) is always positive, so (p(x)=0) will not occur. Tip: adding a positive number to a square can prevent intersection.
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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