GRADE 10 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 2

Polynomials

The zeros of a polynomial make its value equal to zero.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

The zeros of a polynomial make its value equal to zero.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Zeros of x² − 9

  1. Step 1: Factor (x−3)(x+3)
  2. Step 2: set each factor to zero.

Final answer: x=3 or −3

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Zeros of x²−4

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−2 and 2

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