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F4 More About Polynomials (Set #1) 2

The document presents a revision exercise on polynomials, focusing on the division algorithm and various problems related to polynomial division, including finding quotients and remainders. It includes multiple questions that require the application of polynomial properties and theorems, such as the Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem. Additionally, it addresses claims about the nature of roots and factors of given polynomials.

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F4 More About Polynomials (Set #1) 2

The document presents a revision exercise on polynomials, focusing on the division algorithm and various problems related to polynomial division, including finding quotients and remainders. It includes multiple questions that require the application of polynomial properties and theorems, such as the Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem. Additionally, it addresses claims about the nature of roots and factors of given polynomials.

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Revision Exercise

Topic: F4 More About Polynomials (Set #1)

Division Algorithm

f(x) ≡ Q(x) ∙ D(x) + R

Dividend Quotient Divisor Remainder

Cubic polynomial (Degree: 3) Ax3 + Bx2 + Cx + D


Quadratic polynomial (Degree: 2) Ax2 + Bx + C
Linear polynomial (Degree: 1) Ax + B
Constant polynomial (Degree: 0) A

Remarks:

1. Degree of Quotient = Degree of Dividend – Degree of Divisor

2. Degree of Remainder < Degree of Divisor


(Assume Degree of Remainder = Degree of Divisor - 1)

Q1. Find the quotient and remainder when 3𝑥 3 − 11𝑥 2 + 4 is divided by 𝑥 2 + 2.

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Q2. Let 𝑝(𝑥) = 4𝑥 3 + 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 − 1 where a and b are constants. When 𝑝(𝑥) is divided by 𝑥 − 3 the
remainder is 203 . It is given that 𝑝(𝑥) is divisible by 2𝑥 + 1.
(a) Find the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏.
(b) Find the quotient when 𝑝(𝑥) is divided by 2𝑥 + 1.
(c) Paul claims that the equation 𝑝(𝑥) = 0 has irrational roots. Do you agree? Explain your
answer.

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Q3. Let 𝑓(𝑥) be a cubic polynomial. When 𝑓(𝑥) is divided by 𝑥 − 1 the remainder is 4.
When 𝑓(𝑥) is divided by 𝑥 + 2 the remainder is 16. It is given that 𝑓(𝑥) is divisible by 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 6.
(a) Find the quotient when 𝑓(𝑥) is divided by 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 6.
(b) Someone claims that all the roots of equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 0 are distinct. Do you agree? Explain
your answer.

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Q4. The cubic polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) is divisible by 𝑥 + 2. When 𝑝(𝑥) is divided by 𝑥 − 1 the remainder is 6.
(a) Find the remainder when 𝑝(𝑥) is divided by 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 2.
(b) It is given that 𝑥 + 1 is a factor of 𝑝(𝑥). When 𝑝(𝑥) is divided by 𝑥 the remainder is −2.
Someone claims that all the three roots of the equation 𝑝(𝑥) = 0 are integers. Do you agree?

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Q5. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 10𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 22𝑥 − 𝑎 where 𝑎 is a constant. When 𝑓(𝑥) is divided by 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 3𝑎 the
quotient and the remainder are 5𝑥 − 12 and −7𝑥 + 105 respectively.
(a) Find 𝑎.
(b) Is 2𝑥 − 3 a factor of 𝑓(𝑥)? Explain your answer.
(c) Someone claims that the equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 0 has two irrational roots. Do you agree? Explain
your answer.

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Q6. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥 − 𝑟)(𝑥 − 𝑠)(𝑥 + 2) + 𝑟(𝑥 − 2) where 𝑟 and 𝑠 are positive integers with 𝑟 < 𝑠.
Suppose that 𝑓(2) = 18.
(a) (i) Prove that (𝑟 + 2)(𝑠 + 2) = 9.
(ii) Write down the values of 𝑟 and 𝑠.
(b) Let 𝑔(𝑥) be a quadratic polynomial such that when 𝑔(𝑥) is divided by 𝑥 2 − (𝑟 + 2)𝑥 + 2𝑟
the remainder is 𝑟𝑥 − 2𝑟.
(i) Prove that 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) is divisible by 𝑥 2 − (𝑟 + 2)𝑥 + 2𝑟.
(ii) Someone claims that at least one roots of the equation 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) = 0 are irrational.
Do you agree? Explain your answer.

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Q7. Simplify.
15 55
(a) −
3𝑎+2 2+𝑎−3𝑎2
4𝑥 2 −12𝑥𝑦+9𝑦 2 2𝑥−3𝑦
(b) ÷
6𝑦 2 +2𝑥𝑦−4𝑥 2 4𝑥+4𝑦

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Q8. Let 𝑓(𝑥) be a polynomial. If 𝑓(𝑥) is divisible by 𝑥 + 1 which of the following must be a factor of
𝑓(2𝑥 − 1)?
A. 𝑥
B. 𝑥−3
C. 2𝑥 − 1
D. 2𝑥 + 1

Q9. When 𝑥1000 − 𝑥 999 + 𝑥 998 − ⋯ + 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 is divided by 𝑥 + 1 the remainder is


A. 0
B. −1
C. 500
D. −1000

Q10. Let 𝑘 be a positive integer. When 𝑥 4𝑘−1 + 𝑘𝑥 − 3𝑘 is divided by 𝑥 + 1 the remainder is


A. −1
B. 1
C. 4𝑘 + 1
D. −4𝑘 − 1

Q11. The H.C.F. of 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 2 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 2 and 𝑥 2 − 1 are


A. 1
B. 𝑥−1
C. 𝑥2 − 1
D. 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 2

Q12. The L.C.M. of 𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 18 and 𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 + 21 is


A. (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 7)
B. (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 3)2
C. (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 3)2 (𝑥 + 7)
D. (𝑥 − 2)2 (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 7)

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