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If the zeroes of p(x) = x³ + ax² + bx + 8 are −1, −2, and −4, what is the value of a + b?

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Correct answer: 21

Since the zeroes are −1, −2, and −4, the polynomial can be written as (x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 4). Expanding gives x³ + 7x² + 14x + 8. Thus, a = 7 and b = 14, so a + b = 21. Options 7 and 14 represent a and b separately, not their sum. Exam tip: For a cubic polynomial, compare the coefficients of x² and x after forming the product of the corresponding linear factors.

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PolynomialsCubic-PolynomialZeroes-And-CoefficientsViéte-RelationsPolynomials In One VariableMathematicsClass 10 Mcq

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