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Question:

A polynomial “ax³ + bx² + cx + d” intersects x-axis at 1 and –1, and y-axis at 2. The value of b is:

Explanation:

ax³ + bx² + cx + d intersects x axis at 1 & –1

∴ a + b + c + d = 0

–a + b – c + d = 0

∴ 2(b + d) = 0

∴ b + d = 0

ax³ + bx² + cx + d intersects y axis at 2

0 + d = 2

∴ d = 2

From (1) & (2), b = –2

Hence, option (a).

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