Scribd
Upload
86 views

Important Polynomials Questions

The document provides 11 examples of solving polynomial equations. It demonstrates how to: 1) Give examples of monomials and binomials of a given degree, 2) Evaluate polynomials for given values of variables, 3) Factor polynomials, 4) Check if an expression is a factor of a polynomial, and 5) Simplify polynomial expressions. The solutions show the step-by-step work and algebraic manipulations used to solve each problem.

Uploaded by

Soham Chakraborty
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
86 views

Important Polynomials Questions

The document provides 11 examples of solving polynomial equations. It demonstrates how to: 1) Give examples of monomials and binomials of a given degree, 2) Evaluate polynomials for given values of variables, 3) Factor polynomials, 4) Check if an expression is a factor of a polynomial, and 5) Simplify polynomial expressions. The solutions show the step-by-step work and algebraic manipulations used to solve each problem.

Uploaded by

Soham Chakraborty
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 5

Important Polynomials Questions

1. Give an example of a monomial and a binomial having degrees of 82 and 99,


respectively.

Solution:

An example of a monomial having a degree of 82 = x82

An example of a binomial having a degree of 99 = x99 + x

2. Compute the value of 9x2 + 4y2 if xy = 6 and 3x + 2y = 12.

Solution:

Consider the equation 3x + 2y = 12

Now, square both sides:

(3x + 2y)2 = 122

=> 9x2 + 12xy + 4y2 = 144

=>9x2 + 4y2 = 144 – 12xy

From the questions, xy = 6

So,

9x2 + 4y2 = 144 – 72

Thus, the value of 9x2 + 4y2 = 72

3.  Find the value of the polynomial 5x – 4x2 + 3 at x = 2 and x = –1.

Solution:

Let the polynomial be f(x) = 5x – 4x2 + 3

Now, for x = 2,

f(2) = 5(2) – 4(2)2 + 3

=> f(2) = 10 – 16 + 3 = –3

Or, the value of the polynomial 5x – 4x2 + 3 at x = 2 is -3.

Similarly, for x = –1,


f(–1) = 5(–1) – 4(–1)2 + 3

=> f(–1) = –5 –4 + 3 = -6

The value of the polynomial 5x – 4x2 + 3 at x = -1 is -6.

4. Calculate the perimeter of a rectangle whose area is 25x2 – 35x + 12. 

Solution:

Given,

Area of rectangle = 25x2 – 35x + 12

We know, area of rectangle = length × breadth

So, by factoring 25x2 – 35x + 12, the length and breadth can be obtained.

25x2 – 35x + 12 = 25x2 – 15x – 20x + 12

=> 25x2 – 35x + 12 = 5x(5x – 3) – 4(5x – 3)

=> 25x2 – 35x + 12 = (5x – 3)(5x – 4)

So, the length and breadth are (5x – 3)(5x – 4).

Now, perimeter = 2(length + breadth)

So, perimeter of the rectangle = 2[(5x – 3)+(5x – 4)]

= 2(5x – 3 + 5x – 4) = 2(10x – 7) = 20x – 14

So, the perimeter = 20x – 14

5. Find the value of x3 + y3 + z3 – 3xyz if x2 + y2 + z2 = 83 and x + y + z = 15

Solution:

Consider the equation x + y + z = 15

From algebraic identities, we know that (a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2(ab + bc + ca)

So,

(x + y + z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 + 2(xy + yz + xz)

From the question, x2 + y2 + z2 = 83 and x + y + z = 15

So,
152 = 83 + 2(xy + yz + xz)

=> 225 – 83 = 2(xy + yz + xz)

Or, xy + yz + xz = 142/2 = 71

Using algebraic identity a³ + b³ + c³ – 3abc = (a + b + c)(a² + b² + c² – ab – bc – ca),

x3 + y3 + z3 – 3xyz = (x + y + z)(x² + y² + z² – (xy + yz + xz))

Now,

x + y + z = 15, x² + y² + z² = 83 and xy + yz + xz = 71

So, x3 + y3 + z3 – 3xyz = 15(83 – 71)

=> x3 + y3 + z3 – 3xyz = 15 × 12

Or, x3 + y3 + z3 – 3xyz = 180

6. If a + b + c = 15 and a2 + b2 + c2 = 83, find the value of a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc.

Solution:

We know that,

a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc = (a + b + c)(a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – bc – ca) ….(i)

(a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca ….(ii)

Given, a + b + c = 15 and a2 + b2 + c2 = 83

From (ii), we have

152 = 83 + 2(ab + bc + ca)

⇒ 225 – 83 = 2(ab + bc + ca)

⇒ 142/2 = ab + bc + ca

⇒ ab + bc + ca = 71

Now, (i) can be written as

a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc = (a + b + c)[(a2 + b2 + c2 ) – (ab + bc + ca)]

a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc = 15 × [83 – 71] = 15 × 12 = 180.

7. If (x – 1/x) = 4, then evaluate (x2 + 1/x2) and (x4 + 1/x4).


Solution:

Given, (x – 1/x) = 4

Squaring both sides we get,

(x – 1/x)2 = 16

⇒ x2 – 2.x.1/x + 1/x2 = 16

⇒ x2 – 2 + 1/x2 = 16

⇒ x2 + 1/x2 = 16 + 2 = 18

∴ (x2 + 1/x2) = 18 ….(i)

Again, squaring both sides of (i), we get

(x2 + 1/x2)2 = 324

⇒ x4 + 2.x2.1/x2 + 1/x4 = 324

⇒ x4 + 2 + 1/x4 = 324

⇒ x4 + 1/x4 = 324 – 2 = 322

∴ (x4 + 1/x4) = 322.

8. Find the values of a and b so that (2x3 + ax2 + x + b) has (x + 2) and (2x – 1) as factors.

Solution:

Let p(x) = 2x3 + ax2 + x + b. Then, p( –2) = and p(½) = 0.

p(2) = 2(2)3 + a(2)2 + 2 + b = 0

⇒ –16 + 4a – 2 + b = 0 ⇒ 4a + b = 18 ….(i)

p(½) = 2(½)3 + a(½)2 + (½) + b = 0

⇒ a + 4b = –3 ….(ii)

On solving (i) and (ii), we get a = 5 and b = –2.

Hence, a = 5 and b = –2.

9. Check whether (7 + 3x) is a factor of (3x3 + 7x).

Solution:
Let p(x) = 3x3 + 7x and g(x) = 7 + 3x. Now g(x) = 0 ⇒ x = –7/3.

By the remainder theorem, we know that when p(x) is divided by g(x) then the remainder is
p(–7/3).

Now, p(–7/3) = 3(–7/3)3 + 7(–7/3) = –490/9 ≠ 0.

∴ g(x) is not a factor of p(x).

10. Factorise x2 + 1/x2 + 2 – 2x – 2/x.

Solution: 

x2 + 1/x2 + 2 – 2x – 2/x = (x2 + 1/x2 + 2) – 2(x + 1/x)

= (x + 1/x)2 – 2(x + 1/x)

= (x + 1/x)(x + 1/x – 2).

11. Factorise x2 – 1 – 2a – a2.

Solution:

x2 – 1 – 2a – a2 = x2 – (1 + 2a + a2)

= x2 – (1 + a)2

= [x – (1 – a)][x + 1 + a]

= (x – 1 – a)(x + 1 + a)

∴ x2 – 1 – 2a – a2 = (x – 1 – a)(x + 1 + a).

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy