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The graph of a polynomial y=f(x)y = f(x) is shown in figure below, then the number of its zeros is: Figure for JIPMAT 2023 QA question 19 (Algebra)

Solution

Correct Option: 2

The zeros of a polynomial are the x-coordinates of the points where the graph intersects the x-axis (where y = 0).

Looking at the graph, you can see where it intersects the x-axis:

  1. One intersection on the left side
  2. One intersection at the middle
  3. One intersection on the right side

The curve crosses the x-axis three times, indicating three real zeros.

Therefore, the polynomial has 3 zeros.

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