Verify that the numbers given alongside of the cubic polynomials below are their zeroes. Also verify the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients in each case: x3- 4x2+ 5x-2; 2, 1, 1
Given, p(x) = x3-4x2+5x-2
And zeroes for p(x) are 2,1,1.
∴ p(2)= 23-4(2)2+5(2)-2 = 0
p(1) = 13-(4×12 )+(5×1)-2 = 0
Hence proved, 2, 1, 1 are the zeroes of x3-4x2+5x-2
Now, comparing the given polynomial with general expression, we get;
∴ ax3+bx2+cx+d = x3-4x2+5x-2
a = 1, b = -4, c = 5 and d = -2
As we know, if α, β, γ are the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ax3+bx2+cx+d , then;
α + β + γ = –b/a
αβ + βγ + γα = c/a
α β γ = – d/a.
Therefore, putting the values of zeroes of the polynomial,
α +β+γ = 2+1+1 = 4 = -(-4)/1 = –b/a
αβ+βγ+γα = 2×1+1×1+1×2 = 5
= 5/1= c/a
αβγ = 2×1×1 = 2 = -(-2)/1 = -d/a
Hence, the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients are satisfied.