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Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 6x^2 – 3.

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Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 6x2 – 3.

Write the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 6x2 – 3.

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Solution

To find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial we will equate f(x) to 0 

∴ f(x) = 0

⇒ 6x2 – 3 = 0

⇒ 3(2x2 – 1) = 0

⇒ 2x2 – 1 = 0

⇒ 2x2 = 1 

⇒ `x^2 = 1/2` 

⇒ `x = +- 1/sqrt(2)` 

Hence, the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 6x2 – 3 are `1/sqrt(2), -1/sqrt(2)`.

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Chapter 2: Polynomials - EXERCISE 2C [Page 66]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Polynomials
EXERCISE 2C | Q 19. | Page 66

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