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A quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 5 and -2 is:

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  • Ax² - 3x - 10
  • Bx² + 3x - 10
  • Cx² - 7x + 10
  • Dx² + 7x - 10
Explanation

The sum of zeros = 5 + (-2) = 3. The product of zeros = 5 * (-2) = -10. A quadratic polynomial is given by x² - (sum of zeros)x + (product of zeros) = x² - 3x - 10.

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