If (p(x)=x^3-9x), at how many distinct points can the graph cut the (x)-axis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Three
(x^3-9x=x(x-3)(x+3)), so there are three distinct zeroes. Tip: take the common factor and use difference of squares.
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Three
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(x^3-9x=x(x-3)(x+3)), so there are three distinct zeroes. Tip: take the common factor and use difference of squares.
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This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Polynomials. Topic: Geometrical meaning of the zeroes of a polynomial..
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