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One zero of the polynomial 3x^3 + 16x^2 + 15x – 18 is 2/3. Find the other zeros of the polynomial.

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One zero of the polynomial 3x3 + 16x2 + 15x – 18 is `2/3`. Find the other zeros of the polynomial.

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Solution

Given: `x = 2/3` is one of the zero of 3x3 + 16x2 + 15x – 18

Now, we have 

`x = 2/3` 

⇒ `x - 2/3 = 0`  

Now, we divide 3x3 + 16x2 + 15x – 18  by `x - 2/3` to find the quotient 

              3x2 + 18x + 27
`x - 2/3")"overline(3x^3 + 16x^2 + 15x - 8)`

             3x3 – 2x2
                    –          +                 
                        18x2 + 15x
                        18x2 – 12x
                        –       +                
                                    27x – 18
                                    27x – 18
                                      –       +  
                                          X      

So, the quotient is 3x2 + 18x + 27 

Now, 3x2 + 18x + 27 = 0

⇒ 3x2 + 9x + 9x + 27 = 0

⇒ 3x(x + 3) + 9(x + 3) = 0

⇒ (x + 3) (3x + 9) = 0

⇒ (x + 3) = 0 or (3x + 9) = 0

⇒ x = –3 or x = –3 

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Chapter 2: Polynomials - EXERCISE 2B [Page 64]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Polynomials
EXERCISE 2B | Q 21. | Page 64
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