Question

The sum and product of zeroes of P(x)=2(x²-x)+1 are respectively:
(a) 1 and 1/2
(b) 1/2 and 1
(c) -1 and -1/2
(d) -1 and 1/2​

Answer 1

Answer:

2(x^2 - x) + 1

2x^2 - 2x + 1

sum of the zeroes = -b/a = -(-2)/2 = 2/2 = 1

product of zeroes = c/a = 1/2