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If f(x) is a polynomial such that f(a) f(b) < 0, then what is the number of zeros lying between a and b?

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If f(x) is a polynomial such that f(a) f(b) < 0, then what is the number of zeros lying between a and b?

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Solution

If f(x) is a polynomial such that `f(a) f (b) < 0` then this means the value of the polynomial are of different sign for a to b

Hence, at least one zero will be lying between a and b

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Chapter 2: Polynomials - VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQS) [Page 2.50]

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R.D. Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Polynomials
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQS) | Q 36. | Page 2.50
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