If and are the zeroes of the polynomial such that , find the value of .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: Sum of zeroes , product .
  2. Step 2: Use identity: .
  3. Step 3: .
Answer
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Why not the others: subtracts incorrectly; equates to the coefficient of ; and adds 1 to 6.

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