Which option has a linear polynomial whose zero is negative?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(x+5\)
In option C, \(x+5\) is a linear polynomial because its degree is 1. Setting \(x+5=0\) gives \(x=-5\), so its zero is negative. In contrast, the zero of \(x-6\) is \(6\), which is positive. Exam tip: the zero of \(ax+b\) is \(-\frac{b}{a}\).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(x+5\)
Why is this the correct answer?
In option C, \(x+5\) is a linear polynomial because its degree is 1. Setting \(x+5=0\) gives \(x=-5\), so its zero is negative. In contrast, the zero of \(x-6\) is \(6\), which is positive. Exam tip: the zero of \(ax+b\) is \(-\frac{b}{a}\).
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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