Practice variation 2 of 3
Polynomial roots — Sum of zeros monic cubic
Your question
Zeros of include and . The third zero is
This practice question was inspired by Question 1 in the 2024 NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 1 examination, © NESA. It is an original TestMum variation that practises the same mathematical idea, not an official NESA question.
Before you check
- Have you stated every choice or assumption?
- Can another student follow each line?
- Did you verify the final result independently?