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If \(f(x)\) is a second degree polynomial such that \(f(x) \geq 0 \forall x \in \mathbb{R}, f(-3)=0\) and \(f(0)=18\) then \(f(3)=\)

  1. A \(36\)
  2. B \(72\)
  3. C \(144\)
  4. D \(288\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(72\)

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\(f(x) = a(x+3)^2\) \(f(0) = a(0+3)^2 = 9a = 18 \Rightarrow a = 2\) \(f(x) = 2(x+3)^2\) \(f(3) = 2(3+3)^2 = 2(6)^2 = 2(36) = 72\)