KVPY2012MathematicsQuadratic Equation
Let f ( x ) be a quadratic polynomial with f (2)=10 and f (2)=-2 . Then the coefficient of x in f ( x ) is-
Options
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
Correct answer
C. 3
Step-by-step solution
say f ( x )= ax ²+ bx + c f(x)=a x²+b x+cf(2)=4 a+2 b+c=10f(-2)=4 a-2 b+c=-2 4 ~b =12 b =3