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If a,b are the zeroes of polynomial f(x) = x²+5x+8 ,then a+b is

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Answer :

The value of (a + b) is -5

Given :

  • 'a' and 'b' are the zeroes if the polynomial x² + 5x + 8

To Find :

  • The value of (a + b)

CONCEPT to be USED :

Relationship between the zeroes and the COEFFICIENTS of the polynomial

\sf \bullet \: \: Sum \: of \: the \: zeroes  = -\dfrac{Coefficient \: of \: x}{Coefficient \: of \: x^{2}} \\\\ \sf \bullet \: \: Product \: of \: the \: zeroes = \dfrac{Constant \: term}{Coefficient \: of \: x^{2}}

Solution :

The given quadratic equation is

\sf x^{2} + 5x + 8

From the relation of sum of the zeroes we have :

\sf \implies a + b = -\dfrac{5}{1} \\\\ \sf \implies a + b = -5

Thus , the value of (a + b) is -5



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