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Mathematics for Data Science I · Quiz 1 · 15 Mar 2026 · January 2026 term

Question 5: Consider the polynomial , where and . Suppose is the smal…

Question 5

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Consider the polynomial , where and . Suppose is the smallest root of . From the options below, choose the conditions that ensure that is strictly decreasing in .

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    is odd and .

  2. B

    is odd and .

  3. C

    is even and .

  4. D

    is even and .

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Correct answers

  • B

    is odd and .

  • C

    is even and .

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Question 5 of 13 in the IIT Madras BS Mathematics for Data Science I (Maths 1) Quiz 1 paper sat on 15 Mar 2026, in the January 2026 term (Maths1 15 Mar 26). It carries 4 marks.

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