Question

The zeros of the quadratic polynomial x² + 88x + 125 are ______.

Options

• both positive

• both negative

• one positive and one negative

• both equal

Answer 1

The zeros of the quadratic polynomial x² + 88x + 125 are both negative.

Explanation:

Let α and β be the zeros of the given polynomial.

Then, α + β = –88 and αβ = 125. 

This happens when α and β are both negative.