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Class 9MathematicsIntroduction to PolynomialsLinear polynomialsMediumLevel 32
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If (p(x)=x+a) and (p(-5)=0), what is (a)?

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: \(5\)

Given \(p(x)=x+a\) and \(p(-5)=0\), substituting \(x=-5\) gives \(-5+a=0\). Hence, \(a=5\). If \(a=-5\), then \(p(-5)=-10\), not zero. Exam tip: when a zero of a polynomial is given, substitute that value of \(x\) and solve the resulting equation.

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PolynomialsLinear PolynomialsZeros Of PolynomialsAlgebraic SubstitutionClass 9 Mathematics

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What is the correct answer to this question?

\(5\)

Why is this the correct answer?

Given \(p(x)=x+a\) and \(p(-5)=0\), substituting \(x=-5\) gives \(-5+a=0\). Hence, \(a=5\). If \(a=-5\), then \(p(-5)=-10\), not zero. Exam tip: when a zero of a polynomial is given, substitute that value of \(x\) and solve the resulting equation.

Which subject and chapter does this question cover?

This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Introduction to Polynomials. Topic: Linear polynomials.

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