Question:1

Find the zeroes of the following quadratic polynomials and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients
x 2 + 7x + 12
Solution:
x 2 + 7x + 12 = 0 ⇒ x 2 + 4x + 3x + 12 = 0 ⇒ x(x + 4)+ 3(x + 4) = 0

⇒ (x + 4)(x + 3) = 0 ⇒ (x + 4) = 0 or (x + 3) = 0 ⇒ x = -4 or x = -3

-(c oeffic ient of x )

Sum of zeroes = -4 + (-3) =

-7
1 =
(c oeffic ient of x ) 2

12 c ons tant term

Product of zeroes = (-4)(-3) = 1 = c oeffic ient of x 2

Question:2
Find the zeroes of the following quadratic polynomials and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients
x 2 -2x -8
Solution:
x 2 -2x -8 = 0 ⇒ x 2 -4x + 2x -8 = 0 ⇒ x(x -4)+ 2(x -4) = 0
⇒ (x -4)(x + 2) = 0 ⇒ (x -4) = 0 or (x + 2) = 0 ⇒ x = 4 or x = -2

2 -(c oeffic ient of x )

Sum of zeroes = 4 + (-2) = 2 = 1 = c oeffic ient of x 2
-8 c ons tant term
2
Product of zeroes = 4(-2) = -8 = 1 = c oeffic ient of x

Question:3
Find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial (x 2 + 3x − 10) and verify the relation between its zeros and coefficients.
Solution:
We have:

()
f x = x 2 + 3x − 10
= x 2 + 5x − 2x − 10
= x(x + 5)− 2(x + 5)
= (x − 2)(x + 5)
∴ f(x) = 0 = > (x − 2)(x + 5) = 0
= > x − 2 = 0 or x + 5 = 0
= > x = 2 or x = − 5
So, the zeroes of f(x)are 2 and − 5.
−(c oeffic ient of x )

Sum of the zeroes = 2+(− 5) = − 3 =

−3
1 =
(c oeffic ient of x ) 2

c ons tant term

Product of the zeroes= 2× (−5) = − 10 =

−10
1 =
(c oeffic ient of x 2 )

Question:4
Find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 4x 2 − 4x − 3 and verify the relation between the zeros and the coefficients.
Solution:
We have:

()
f x = 4x 2 − 4x − 3

( )
= 4x 2 − 6x − 2x − 3
= 4x 2 − 6x + 2x − 3
= 2x(2x − 3)+ 1(2x − 3)
= (2x + 1)(2x − 3)
∴ f(x) = 0 = > (2x + 1)(2x − 3) = 0
= > 2x + 1 = 0 or 2x − 3 = 0
−1 3
= >x= 2 or x = 2
−1 3
So, the zeros of f(x) are 2 and 2 .
−(c oeffic ient of x )

() (c oeffic ient of x )
−1 3 −1+3 2 2
Sum of the zeros = 2 +2 = 2 = 2 =1=

c ons tant term

() )
−1 3 −3
(c oeffic ient of x 2
Product of the zeros= 2 ×2 =4 =

Question:5
Find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 5x 2 − 4 − 8x and verify the relationship between the zeros and the coefficients of the given polynomial.
Solution:
We have:

()
f x = 5x 2 − 4 − 8x
= 5x 2 − 8x -4

(
= 5x 2 − 10x − 2x − 4 )
= 5x 2 − 10x + 2x − 4
= 5x(x − 2)+ 2(x − 2)
= (5x + 2)(x − 2)
∴ f(x) = 0 = > (5x + 2)(x − 2) = 0
= > 5x + 2 = 0 or x − 2 = 0
−2
= >x= 5 or x = 2
−2
So, the zeros of f(x) are 5 and 2.
−(c oeffic ient of x )

() (c oeffic ient of x )
−2 −2+10 8 2
Sum of the zeros = 5 +2 = 5 = 5 =

c ons tant term

() )
−2 −4
(c oeffic ient of x 2
Product of the zeros= 5 × 2 =5 =

Question:6
Find the zeroes of the following quadratic polynomials and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients
2√3x 2 -5x + √3
Solution:

2√3x 2 -5x + √3 ⇒ 2√3x 2 -2x -3x + √3 ⇒ 2x (√3x -1 ) - √3 (√3x -1 ) = 0

1 √3 1 √3 √3 √3
⇒ (√3x -1 ) or (2x - √3 ) = 0 ⇒ (√3x -1 ) = 0 or (2x - √3 ) = 0 ⇒ x = √3 or x = 2 3
⇒ x = √ ×√ =
3 3 or x = 2

√3
√ 3 5 √ 3 -(c oeffic ient of x )
2
Sum of zeroes = + 2 = 6 = c oeffic ient of x
3

√ 3 √ 3 1 c ons tant term

2
Product of zeroes = 3 × 2 = 2 = c oeffic ient of x

Question:7
Find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 2x 2 − 11x + 15 and verify the relation between the zeros and the coefficients.
Solution:
We have:

()
f x = 2x 2 − 11x + 15

( )
= 2x 2 − 6x + 5x + 15
= 2x 2 − 6x − 5x + 15
= 2x(x − 3)− 5(x − 3)
= (2x − 5)(x − 3)
∴ f(x) = 0 = > (2x − 5)(x − 3) = 0
= > 2x − 5 = 0 or x − 3 = 0
5
= > x = 2 or x = 3
5
So, the zeroes of f(x) are 2 and 3.
−(c oeffic ient of x )

Sum of the zeroes =

5
2 +3 =
5+6
2 =
11
2 =
(c oeffic ient of x ) 2

c ons tant term

Product of the zeroes = 2 × 3 =

5 15
2 =
(c oeffic ient of x 2 )

Question:8
Find the zeroes of the following quadratic polynomials and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients
4x 2 -4x + 1
Solution:

4x 2 -4x + 1 = 0 ⇒ (2x)2 -2(2x)(1)+ (1)2 = 0 ⇒ (2x -1)2 = 0 [ ∵ a -2ab + b

2 2 = (a -b)2 ]
1 1
⇒ (2x -1)2 = 0 ⇒ x = 2 or x = 2

1 1 1 -(c oeffic ient of x )

Sum of zeroes = 2 + 2 = 1 = 1 = c oeffic ient of x 2
1 1 1 c ons tant term
2
Product of zeroes = 2 × 2 = 4 = c oeffic ient of x

Question:9
Find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial (x 2 − 5) and verify the relation between the zeros and the coefficients.
Solution:
We have:

()
f x = x2 − 5
It can be written as x 2 + 0x − 5.

(
= x2 − (√5) ) 2

(
= x + √5) (x − √ 5 )
( ) (
∴ f x = 0 = > x + √5 ) (x − √ 5 ) = 0
= > x + √5 = 0 or x − √5 = 0
= > x = − √5 or x = √5
So, the zeroes of f(x) are − √5 and √5.
Here, the coefficient of x is 0 and the coefficient of x 2 is 1.
−(c oeffic ient of x )

Sum of the zeroes = − √5 + √5 =

0
1 =
(c oeffic ient of x ) 2

c ons tant term

Product of the zeroes= −√5 × √5 =

−5
1 =
(c oeffic ient of x 2 )

Question:10
Find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial (8 x 2 − 4) and verify the relation between the zeros and the coefficients.
Solution:
We have:

()
f x = 8x 2 − 4
It can be written as 8x 2 + 0x − 4

=4 {(√2x) − (1) }
2 2

=4 (√2x + 1 ) (√2x − 1 )
∴ f (x ) = 0 = > (√2x + 1 ) (√2x − 1 ) = 0
= > √2x + 1 = 0 or √2x − 1 = 0
−1 1
2 2
= > x = √ or x = √
−1 1
2 2
So, the zeroes of f(x) are √ and √
Here the coefficient of x is 0 and the coefficient of x 2 is √2
−(c oeffic ient of x )
−1 1 −1+1 0

Sum of the zeroes = √2 + √2 = √2 = √2 =

(c oeffic ient of x ) 2

c ons tant term

−1 1
2 2
Product of the zeroes= √ × √ =
−1×4
2×4 =
-4
8 =
(c oeffic ient of x 2 )

Question:11
Find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial (5y 2 + 10y) and verify the relation between the zeros and the coefficients.
Solution:
We have:

()
f y = 5y 2 + 10y
It can be written as 5y(y + 2)
Put f(y) = 0 ⇒ 5y = 0 or y + 2 = 0
⇒ y = 0 or y =-2

So, the zeroes of f(y ) are − 2 and 0.

−(c oeffic ient of y )

Sum of the zeroes = − 2 + 0 = − 2 =

−2×5
1×5 =
−10
5 =
(c oeffic ient of y ) 2

c ons tant term

Product of the zeroes = − 2 × 0 = 0 = 1×5 = 5 =

0×5 0
(c oeffic ient of y ) 2

Hence, the relation has been verified.

Question:12
Find the zeroes of the following quadratic polynomials and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients
3x 2 -x -4
Solution:
3x 2 -x -4 = 0 ⇒ 3x 2 -4x + 3x -4 = 0 ⇒ x(3x -4)+ 1(3x -4) = 0
4
⇒ (3x -4)(x + 1) = 0 ⇒ (3x -4) or (x + 1) = 0 ⇒ x = 3 or x = -1

4 1 -(c oeffic ient of x )

Sum of zeroes = 3 + (-1) = 3 = c oeffic ient of x 2
4 -4 c ons tant term
2
Product of zeroes = 3 × (-1) = 3 = c oeffic ient of x

Question:13
Find the quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 2 and −6. Verify the relation between the coefficients and the zeros of the polynomial.
Solution:
Let α=2 and β= − 6
Sum of the zeroes, (α + β) = 2 + (− 6) = − 4
Product of the zeroes, αβ = 2 × (− 6) = − 12

)
∴ Required polynomial =x 2 − (α + β x + αβ = x 2 − − 4 x − 12 ( )
=x 2 + 4x − 12
−(c oeffic ient of x )

Sum of the zeroes =−4 =

−4
1 =
(c oeffic ient of x ) 2

−12 c ons tant term

2
Product of the zeroes =−12 = 1 = c oeffic ient of x

Question:14
2 -1
Find the quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 3 and 4. Verify the relation between the coefficients and the zeros of the polynomial.
Solution:
2 −1
Let α=3 and β= 4 .

) ()
2 −1 8−3 5
Sum of the zeroes = (α + β = 3 + 4 = 12 = 12

()
2 −1 −2 1 −1
6
Product of the zeroes = αβ = 3 × 4 = 12 = 6

) ()
5 −1
∴ Required polynomial = x 2 − (α + β x + αβ = x 2 − 12 x + 6

5 1
=x 2 − 12 x − 6
−(c oeffic ient of x )

Sum of the zeroes =12 =

5
(c oeffic ient of x ) 2

−1 c ons tant term

Product of the zeroes =6 = c oeffic ient of x 2

Question:15
Find the quadratic polynomial, sum of whose zeros is 8 and their product is 12. Hence, find the zeros of the polynomial.
Solution:
Let α and β be the zeroes of the required polynomial f(x).
Then (α+β)=8 and αβ=12

()
∴ f x = x 2 − (α+β)x + αβ

= > f (x ) = x 2 − 8x + 12

()
Hence, required polynomial f x = x 2 − 8x + 12

()
∴ f x = 0 = > x 2 − 8x + 12 = 0

(
=> x 2 − 6x + 2x + 12 = 0)
=> x 2 − 6x − 2x + 12 = 0
=> x(x − 6)− 2(x − 6) = 0
=> (x − 2)(x − 6) = 0
=> (x − 2) = 0 or (x − 6) = 0
=> x = 2 or x = 6
So, the zeroes of f(x) are 2 and 6.

Question:16
Find the quadratic polynomial, the sum of whose zeros is 0 and their product is −1. Hence, find the zeros of the polynomial.
Solution:
Let α and β be the zeros of the required polynomial f(x).
Then (α+β)=0 and αβ= − 1

()
∴ f x = x 2 − (α+β)x + αβ

= > f (x ) = x 2 − 0x
( )
+ −1

= > f (x ) = x 2 −1

Hence, the required polynomial is f x = x 2 − 1. ()

()
∴f x =0 = > x2 − 1 =0
=> (x + 1)(x − 1) = 0
=> (x + 1) = 0 or (x − 1) = 0
=> x = − 1 or x = 1
So, the zeros of f(x) are − 1 and 1.

Question:17

()
5
Find the quadratic polynomial, the sum of whose zeros is 2 and their product is 1. Hence, find the zeros of the polynomial.

Solution:
Let α and β be the zeros of the required polynomial f(x).
5
Then (α+β)=2 and αβ=1

()
∴ f x = x 2 − (α+β)x + αβ

()
5
= >f x = x 2 − 2x + 1

()
= > f x = 2x 2 − 5x + 2

Hence, the required polynomial is f x = 2x 2 − 5x + 2. ()

()
∴ f x = 0 = > 2x 2 − 5x + 2 = 0

(
=> 2x 2 − 4x + x + 2 = 0 )
=> 2x 2 − 4x − x + 2 = 0
=> 2x(x − 2)− 1(x − 2) = 0
=> (2x − 1)(x − 2) = 0
=> (2x − 1) = 0 or (x − 2) = 0
1
=> x = 2 or x = 2

()
1
So, the zeros of f x are 2 and 2.

Question:18
1
Find the quadratic polynomial, the sum of whose root is √2 and their product is 3
Solution:
We can find the quadratic equation if we know the sum of the roots and product of the roots by using the formula
x 2 − Sumoftherootsx + Product of roots = 0
1
⇒ x 2 - √2x + 3 = 0 ⇒ 3x 2 -3√2x + 1 = 0

Question:19
2
If x = 3 and x = -3 are the roots of the quadratic equation ax 2 + 7x + b = 0 then find the values of a and b.
Solution:
Given: ax 2 + 7x + b = 0
2
Since, x = 3 is the root of the above quadratic equation
Hence, It will satisfy the above equation.
Therefore, we will get

() ()
2 2 4 14
2
a 3 +7 3 + b = 0 ⇒ 9a + 3 +b = 0 ⇒ 4a + 42 + 9b = 0 ⇒ 4a + 9b = -42 . . . (1)

Since, x = -3 is the root of the above quadratic equation

Hence, It will satisfy the above equation.
Therefore, we will get
a(-3)2 + 7(-3)+ b = 0 ⇒ 9a -21 + b = 0 ⇒ 9a + b = 21 . . . (2)
From 1 and 2, we get
a = 3, b = -6

Question:20
If (x + a) is a factor of the polynomial 2x 2 + 2ax + 5x + 10, find the value of a.
Solution:
Given: (x + a) is a factor of 2x 2 + 2ax + 5x + 10
So, we have
x + a = 0 ⇒ x = -a
Now, It will satisfy the above polynomial.
Therefore, we will get
2(-a)2 + 2a(-a)+ 5(-a)+ 10 = 0 ⇒ 2a2 -2a2 -5a + 10 = 0 ⇒ -5a = -10 ⇒ a = 2

Question:21
2
One zero of the polynomial 3x 3 + 16x 2 + 15x -18 is 3 . Find the other zeroes of the polynomial.
Solution:
2
Given: x = 3 is one of the zero of 3x 3 + 16x 2 + 15x -18
Now, we have
2 2
x = 3 ⇒ x -3 = 0
2
Now, we divide 3x 3 + 16x 2 + 15x -18 by x - 3 to find the quotient

So, the quotient is 3x 2 + 18x + 27

Now,
3x 2 + 18x + 27 = 0 ⇒ 3x 2 + 9x + 9x + 27 = 0 ⇒ 3x(x + 3)+ 9(x + 3) = 0

⇒ (x + 3)(3x + 9) = 0 ⇒ (x + 3) = 0 or (3x + 9) = 0 ⇒ x = -3 or x = -3
Question:22
Verity that 3, −2, 1 are the zeros of the cubic polynomial p(x) = x 3 − 2x 2 − 5x + 6 and verify the relation between its zeros and coefficients.
Solution:

() (
The given polynomial is p x = x 3 − 2x 2 − 5x + 6 )
() ( ) (
∴ p 3 = 33 − 2 × 32 − 5 × 3 + 6 = 27 − 18 − 15 + 6 = 0 )
p ( − 2 ) = [( − 2 ) − 2 × ( − 2 ) − 5 × ( − 2 ) + 6 ] = ( − 8 − 8 + 10 + 6 ) = 0
3 2

p (1 ) = (1 − 2 × 1 − 5 × 1 + 6 ) = (1 − 2 − 5 + 6 ) = 0
3 2

∴ 3, − 2 and 1 are the zeroes of p(x),

Let α=3, β= − 2 and γ=1. Then we have:
(
− c oeffic ient of x 2)
( )( )
α + β+ γ = 3 − 2 + 1 = 2 =
(c oeffic ient of x )
3

( )( )
−5 c oeffic ient of x
3
αβ+ βγ + γα = − 6 − 2 + 3 = 1 = c oeffic ient of x

−(c ons tant term)

{ ( )} ( )
−6
c oeffic ient of x 3
αβγ = 3 × − 2 × 1 = 1 =

Question:23
1
Verify that 5, −2 and 3 are the zeros of the cubic polynomial p(x) = 3x 3 − 10x 2 − 27x + 10 and verify the relation between its zeros and coefficients.
Solution:

() (
p x = 3x 3 − 10x 2 − 27x + 10 )
p ( 5 ) = ( 3 × 5 − 10 × 5 − 27 × 5 + 10 ) = ( 375 − 250 − 135 + 10 ) = 0
3 2

p ( − 2 ) = [3 × ( − 2 ) − 10 × ( − 2 ) − 27 × ( − 2 ) + 10 ] = ( − 24 − 40 + 54 + 10 ) = 0
3 2

() { () () }( )
1 1 1 1 1 1
3 2
p 3 = 3× 3 )3 − 10 × 3 − 27 × 3 + 10 = 3 × 27 − 10 × 9 − 9 + 10

( ) ( ) ()
1 10 1−10+9 0
= 9 − 9 +1 = 9 = 9 =0

()
1
∴ 5, − 2 and 3 are the zeroes of p x .

1
Let α=5, β= − 2 and γ=3 . Then we have:
( )
− c oeffic ient of x 2

( ) ( ) () (c oeffic ient of x )
1 10 3
α + β+ γ = 5−2+3 = 3 =

( ) ( )
2 5 −27 c oeffic ient of x
3
αβ+ βγ + γα = −10 − 3 + 3 = 3 = c oeffic ient of x

−(c ons tant term)

{ ( )} (c oeffic ient of x )
1 −10 3
αβγ = 5 × − 2 × 3 = 3 =

Question:24
Find a cubic polynomial whose zeroes are 2, −3 and 4
Solution:
If the zeroes of the cubic polynomial are a, b and c then the cubic polynomial can be found as
x 3 -(a + b + c)x 2 + (ab + bc + ca)x -abc ...1
Let a = 2, b = -3 and c = 4
Substituting the values in 1, we get
x 3 -(2 -3 + 4)x 2 + (-6 -12 + 8)x -(-24) ⇒ x 3 -3x 2 -10x + 24

Question:25
1
Find a cubic polynomial whose zeroes are 2 , 1 and −3.
Solution:
If the zeroes of the cubic polynomial are a, b and c then the cubic polynomial can be found as
x 3 -(a + b + c)x 2 + (ab + bc + ca)x -abc ...1
1
Let a = 2 , b = 1 and c = -3
Substituting the values in 1, we get

( ) ( ) () ()
1 1 3 -3 -3 3
x3 - 2 + 1 -3 x2 + 2 -3 - 2 x- 2 ⇒ x3 - 2 x 2 -4x + 2 ⇒ 2x 3 + 3x 2 -8x + 3

Question:26
Find a cubic polynomial with the sum, sum of the product of its zeroes taken two at a time and the product of its zeroes are 5, −2 and −24 respectively.
Solution:
We know the sum, sum of the product of the zeroes taken two at a time and the product of the zeroes of a cubic polynomial then the cubic polynomial can be found as
x 3 −Sumofthezeroesx 2 + sumoftheproductofthezeroestakingtwoatatimex − Product of zeroes
Therefore, the required polynomial is
x 3 -5x 2 -2x + 24
Question:27
Find the quotient and the remainder when:
f(x) = x 3 -3x 2 + 5x -3 is divided by g(x) = x 2 -2
Solution:

Quotient q(x) = x -3
Remainder r(x) = 7x -9

Question:28
Find the quotient and remainder when:
f(x) = x 4 -3x 2 + 4x + 5 is divided by g(x) = x 2 + 1 -x
Solution:

Quotient q(x) = x 2 + x -3
Remainder r(x) = 8

Question:29
Find the quotient and remainder when
f(x) = x 4 -5x + 6 is divided by g(x) = 2 -x 2
Solution:
We can write

f(x) as x 4 + 0x 3 + 0x 2 -5x + 6 and g(x) as -x 2 + 2

Quotient q(x) = -x 2 -2
Remainder r(x) = -5x + 10

Question:30
By actual division, show that x 2 -3 is a factor of 2x 4 + 3x 3 -2x 2 -9x -12
Solution:
Let f(x) = 2x 4 + 3x 3 -2x 2 -9x -12 and g(x) = x 2 -3

Quotient q(x) = 2x 2 + 3x + 4
Remainder r(x) = 0
Since, the remainder is 0.
Hence, x 2 -3 is a factor of 2x 4 + 3x 3 -2x 2 -9x -12

Question:31
On dividing, 3x 3 + x 2 + 2x + 5 by a polynomial g(x), the quotient and remainder are 3x -5 and 9x + 10 respectively. Find g(x)
Solution:
By using division rule, we have
Divided = Quotient × Divisor + Remainder
3x 3+x 2-7x -5
∴ 3x 3 + x 2 + 2x + 5 = (3x -5)g(x)+ 9x + 10 ⇒ 3x 3 + x 2 + 2x + 5 -9x -10 = (3x -5)g(x) ⇒ 3x 3 + x 2 -7x -5 = (3x -5)g(x) ⇒ g(x) = 3x -5
∴ g(x) = x 2 + 2x + 1

Question:32
Verify division algorithm for the polynomials f(x) = 8 + 20x + x 2 -6x 3 and g(x) = 2 + 5x -3x 2
Solution:
We can write f(x) as -6x 3 + x 2 + 20x + 8 and g(x) as -3x 2 + 5x + 2

Quotient = 2x + 3
Remainder = x + 2

By using division rule, we have

Divided = Quotient × Divisor + Remainder

( )
∴ -6x 3 + x 2 + 20x + 8 = -3x 2 + 5x + 2 (2x + 3)+ x + 2 ⇒ -6x 3 + x 2 + 20x + 8 = -6x 3 + 10x 2 + 4x -9x 2 + 15x + 6 + x + 2 ⇒ -6x 3 + x 2 + 20x + 8 = -6x 3 + x 2 + 20x + 8

Question:33
It is given that −1 is one of the zeros of the polynomial x 3 + 2x 2 − 11x − 12. Find all the given zeros of the given polynomial.
Solution:

()
Let f x = x 3 + 2x 2 − 11x − 12
Since -1 is a zero of f(x), (x + 1) is a factor of f(x).
On dividing f(x) by (x + 1), we get:

()
f x = x 3 + 2x 2 − 11x − 12

= ( x + 1 )( x + x − 12 )
2

= ( x + 1 ){ x + 4x − 3x − 12}
2

= (x + 1){x(x + 4)− 3(x + 4)}

= (x + 1)(x − 3)(x + 4)
∴ f(x) = 0 = > (x + 1)(x − 3)(x + 4) = 0
= > (x + 1) = 0 or (x − 3) = 0 or (x + 4) = 0
= > x = − 1 or x = 3 or x = − 4
Thus, all the zeroes are −1, 3 and − 4.

Question:34
If 1 and −2 are two zeros of the polynomial (x 3 − 4x 2 − 7x + 10), find its third zero.
Solution:

()
Let f x = x 3 − 4x 2 − 7x + 10
Since 1 and −2 are the zeroes of f(x), it follows that each one of (x − 1) and
(x + 2) is a factor of f(x).

( )(x + 2 ) = (x + x − 2 ) is a factor of f (x ).
Consequently, x − 1 2

On dividing f ( x ) by ( x + x − 2 ) , we get:
2

() ( )( )
 () (
f x = 0 = > x2 + x − 2 )(x − 5 ) = 0
= > (x − 1)(x + 2)(x − 5) = 0
= > x = 1 or x = − 2 or x = 5
Hence, the third zero is 5.

Question:35
If 3 and −3 are two zeros of the polynomial (x 4 + x 3 − 11x 2 − 9x + 18), find all the zeros of the given polynomial.
Solution:

()
Let f x = x 4 + x 3 − 11x 2 − 9x + 18
Since 3 and −3 are the zeroes of f(x), it follows that each one of (x + 3) and
(x − 3) is a factor of f(x).

( )(x + 3 ) = (x − 9 ) is a factor of f (x ).
Consequently, x − 3 2

On dividing f ( x ) by ( x − 9 ) , we get:
2

() (
f x = 0 = > x2 + x − 2 )(x
)=0 2 −9

= > ( x + 2x -x -2 )( x − 3 )( x + 3 )
2

= > (x − 1)(x + 2)(x − 3)(x + 3) = 0

= > x = 1 or x = − 2 or x = 3 or x = − 3
Hence, all the zeroes are 1, −2, 3 and − 3.

Question:36
If 2 and −2 are two zeros of the polynomial (x 4 + x 3 − 34x 2 − 4x + 120), find all the zeros of given polynomial.
Solution:

()
Let f x = x 4 + x 3 − 34x 2 − 4x + 120
Since 2 and −2 are the zeroes of f(x), it follows that each one of (x − 2) and
(x + 2) is a factor of f(x).

( )(x + 2 ) = (x − 4 ) is a factor of f (x ).
Consequently, x − 2 2

On dividing f ( x ) by ( x − 4 ) ,we get:

2

∴ f(x) = 0

(
= > x 2 + x − 30 )(x )=0
2 −4

= > (x 2 + 6x -5x -30 )( x − 2 )( x + 2 )

= > [x(x + 6)-5(x + 6)](x − 2)(x + 2)
= > (x − 5)(x + 6)(x − 2)(x + 2) = 0
= > x = 5 or x = − 6 or x = 2 or x = − 2
Hence, all the zeros are 2, −2, 5 and − 6.

Question:37
Find all the zeros of (x 4 + x 3 − 23x 2 − 3x + 60), if it is given that two of its zeros are √3 and -√3.
Solution:

()
Let f x = x 4 + x 3 − 23x 2 − 3x + 60

Since √3 and − √3 are the zeroes ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

of f x , it follows that each one of x − √3 and x + √3 is a factor of f x .

( )(x + √3 ) = (x
Consequently, x − √3 2 −3
) is a factor of f (x ).
On dividing f ( x ) by ( x − 3 ) , we get:
2
 ∴ f(x) = 0

(
= > x 2 + x − 20 )(x − 3 ) = 0 2

= > ( x + 5x -4x -20 )( x − 3 )

2 2

= > [x ( x + 5 ) -4 ( x + 5 )]( x − 3 ) 2

(
= > x −4 ) (x + 5 ) (x − √ 3 ) (x + √ 3 ) = 0
= > x = 4 or x = − 5 or x = √3 or x = − √3
Hence, all the zeroes are √3, − √3, 4 and − 5.

Question:38
Find all the zeros of (2x 4 − 3x 3 − 5x 2 + 9x − 3), it being given that two of its zeros are √3 and -√3.
Solution:

()
The given polynomial is f x = 2x 4 − 3x 3 − 5x 2 + 9x − 3.

Since √3 and − √3 are the zeroes of f (x ), ( ) ( )

it follows that each one of x − √3 and x + √3 is a factor of f x . ( )
( )(x + √3 ) = (x
Consequently, x − √3 2 −3
) is a factor of f (x ).
On dividing f ( x ) by ( x − 3 ) , we get:2

∴ f(x) = 0
= > 2x 4 − 3x 3 − 5x 2 + 9x − 3 = 0

(
= > x2 − 3 )(2x) 2 − 3x +1 = 0

=> ( x − 3 )( 2x -2x -x + 1 ) = 0
2 2

=>(x−√3)(x+√3)(2x−1)(x−1)=0
1
=>x=√3 or x=−√3 3 or x=2 or x=1

Question:39
Obtain all other zeros of (x 4 + 4x 3 − 2x 2 − 20x − 15) if two of its zeros are √5 and -√5.
Solution:

()
The given polynomial is f x = x 4 + 4x 3 − 2x 2 − 20x − 15.

( ) ( ) ( ) (
Since x − √5 and x + √5 are the zeroes of f x , it follows that each one of x − √5 and x + √5 is a factor of f x . ) ( ) ( )
( )(x + √5 ) = (x
Consequently, x − √5 2 −5
) is a factor of f (x ).
On dividing f ( x ) by ( x − 5 ) , we get:
2

∴ f(x) = 0
= > x 4 + 4x 3 − 7x 2 − 20x − 15 = 0

(
= > x2 − 5 )(x 2 + 4x +3 = 0)
(
= > x − √5 ) (x + √ 5 ) (x + 1 ) (x + 3 ) = 0
= > x = √5 or x = − √5 or x = − 1 or x = − 3
Hence, all the zeros are √5, − √5, − 1 and − 3.

Question:40
Find all the zeros of the polynomial (2x 4 − 11x 3 + 7x 2 + 13x), it being given that two if its zeros are 3 + √2 and 3 - √2.
Solution:

() ( )
()
The given polynomial is f x = 2x 4 − 11x 3 + 7x 2 + 13x − 7.

( ( )) ( ) (
Since 3 + √2 and 3 − √2 are the zeroes of f x , it follows that each one of x + 3 + √2 and x + 3 − √2 is a factor of f x . ) ( ) ( )
On dividing f x by x 2 -6x + 7 , we get:
Consequently, [x − (3 + √2 )] [x − (3 − √2 )] = [(x − 3 ) − √2 ][(x − 3 ) + √2 ]

= [(x − 3) − 2 ] = x
2 2 − 6x + 7, which is a factor of f x ()
∴ f(x) = 0
⇒ 2x 4 − 11x 3 + 7x 2 + 13x − 7 = 0

(
= > x 2 − 6x + 7 )(2x 2 +x −1 = 0 )
(
= > x + 3 + √2 ) (x + 3 − √2 ) (2x − 1 ) (x + 1 ) = 0
1
= > x = − 3 − √2 or x = − 3 + √2or x = 2 or x = − 1

( )( )
1
Hence, all the zeros are − 3 − √2 , − 3 + √2 , 2 and − 1.

Question:41
If one zero of the polynomial x 2 -4x + 1 is 2 + √3 . Write the other zero.

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Solution:
Let the other zeroes of x 2 -4x + 1 be a.
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the quadratic ploynomial.
-(c oeffic ient of x )
We have, Sum of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x 2
-(-4)
∴ 2 + √3 + a = 1 ⇒ a = 2 - √3
Hence, the other zeroes of x 2 -4x + 1 is 2 - √3.

Question:42
Find the zeros of the polynomial x 2 + x − p(p + 1).

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Solution:

(
f(x) = x 2 + x -p p + 1 )
By adding and subtracting px, we get

( ) ( )
f(x) = x 2 + px + x -px -p p + 1 = x 2 + (p + 1)x -px -p p + 1 = x[x + (p + 1)] -p[x + (p + 1)]

= [x + (p + 1)](x -p)f(x) = 0 ⇒ [x + (p + 1)](x -p) = 0 ⇒ [x + (p + 1)] = 0 or (x -p) = 0 ⇒ x = -(p + 1) or x = p

So, the zeros of f(x) are −(p + 1) and p.

Question:43
Find the zeros of the polynomial x 2 − 3x − m(m + 3).

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Solution:

(
f(x) = x 2 -3x -m m + 3 )
By adding and subtracting mx, we get

( )
f(x) = x 2 -mx -3x + mx -m m + 3 = x[x -(m + 3)] + m[x -(m + 3)] = [x -(m + 3)](x + m)

f(x) = 0 ⇒ [x -(m + 3)](x + m) = 0 ⇒ [x -(m + 3)] = 0 or (x + m) = 0 ⇒ x = m + 3 or x = -m

So, the zeros of f(x) are −m and m + 3.

Question:44
If α, β are the zeros of a polynomial such that α + β = 6 and αβ = 4 the write the polynomial.

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Solution:
If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial are α and β then the quadratic polynomial can be found as
x 2 − (α + β)x + αβ .....1
Substituting the values in 1, we get
x 2 − 6x + 4

Question:45
If one zero of the quadratic polynomial kx 2 + 3x + k is 2 then find the value of k.
Solution:
Given: x = 2 is one zero of the quadratic polynomial kx 2 + 3x + k
Therefore, It will satisfy the above polynomial.
Now, we have
6
k(2)2 + 3(2)+ k = 0 ⇒ 4k + 6 + k = 0 ⇒ 5k + 6 = 0 ⇒ k = - 5

Question:46
If 3 is a zero of the polynomial 2x 2 + x + k, find the value of k.

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Solution:
Given: x = 3 is one zero of the polynomial 2x 2 + x + k
Therefore, It will satisfy the above polynomial.
Now, we have
2(3)2 + 3 + k = 0 ⇒ 21 + k = 0 ⇒ k = -21

Question:47
If −4 is a zero of the quadratic polynomial x 2 − x − (2k + 2) then find the value of k.
Solution:
Given: x = −4 is one zero of the polynomial x 2 − x −(2k + 2)
Therefore, It will satisfy the above polynomial.
Now, we have
(-4)2 -(-4)-(2k + 2) = 0 ⇒ 16 + 4 -2k -2 = 0 ⇒ -2k = -18 ⇒ k = 9

Question:48
If 1 is a zero of the polynomial ax 2 − 3(a − 1) x − 1, then find the value of a.
Solution:
Given: x = 1 is one zero of the polynomial ax 2 − 3(a − 1) x − 1
Therefore, It will satisfy the above polynomial.
Now, we have
a(1)2 -3(a -1)1 -1 = 0 ⇒ a -3a + 3 -1 = 0 ⇒ -2a = -2 ⇒ a = 1

Question:49
If −2 is a zero of the polynomial 3x 2 + 4x + 2k then find the value of k.
Solution:
Given: x = −2 is one zero of the polynomial 3x 2 + 4x + 2k
Therefore, It will satisfy the above polynomial.
Now, we have
3(-2)2 + 4(-2)+ 2k = 0 ⇒ 12 -8 + 2k = 0 ⇒ k = -2

Question:50
Write the zeros of the polynomial x 2 − x − 6
Solution:
f(x) = x 2 -x -6 = x 2 -3x + 2x -6 = x(x -3)+ 2(x -3)

= (x -3)(x + 2)f(x) = 0 ⇒ (x -3)(x + 2) = 0 ⇒ (x -3) = 0 or (x + 2) = 0 ⇒ x = 3 or x = -2

So, the zeros of f(x) are 3 and −2.

Question:51
If the sum of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial kx 2 − 3x + 5 is 1, write the value of k.
Solution:
By using the relationship between the zeros of the quadratic ploynomial.
We have
-(c oeffic ient of x )
Sum of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x 2
-(-3)
⇒1= k ⇒k=3

Question:52
If the product of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial x 2 − 4x + k is 3 then write the value of k.
Solution:
By using the relationship between the zeros of the quadratic ploynomial.
We have
c ons tant term
2
Product of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x
k
⇒3= ⇒k=31

Question:53
If (x + a) is a factor of (2x 2 + 2ax + 5x + 10), find the value of a.

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Solution:
Given: (x + a) is a factor of 2x 2 + 2ax + 5x + 10
We have
x + a = 0 ⇒ x = -a
Since, (x + a) is a factor of 2x 2 + 2ax + 5x + 10
Hence, It will satisfy the above polynomial
∴ 2(-a)2 + 2a(-a)+ 5(-a)+ 10 = 0 ⇒ -5a + 10 = 0 ⇒ a = 2

Question:54
If (a − b), a and (a + b) are zeros of the polynomial 2x 3 − 6x 2 + 5x − 7, write the value of a.
Solution:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the cubic ploynomial.
We have
(
- c oeffic ient of x 2 )
Sum of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x 3
-(-6)
⇒ a -b + a + a + b = 2 ⇒ 3a = 3 ⇒ a = 1

Question:55
If x 3 + x 2 − ax + b is divisible by (x 2 − x), write the values of a and b.
Solution:
Equating x 2 − x to 0 to find the zeros, we will get
x(x -1) = 0 ⇒ x = 0 or x -1 = 0 ⇒ x = 0 or x = 1

Since, x 3 + x 2 − ax + b is divisible by x 2 − x.
Hence, the zeros of x 2 − x will satisfy x 3 + x 2 − ax + b
∴ (0)3 + 02 -a(0)+ b = 0 ⇒ b = 0
and
(1)3 + 12 -a(1)+ 0 = 0 [ ∵ b = 0] ⇒ a = 2

Question:56
If α and β are the zeroes of a polynomial 2x 2 + 7x + 5, write the value of α + β + αβ.

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Solution:
By using the relationship between the zeros of the quadratic ploynomial.
We have,
-(c oeffic ient of x ) c ons tant term
Sum of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x 2 and Product of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x
2

-7 5 -7 5
∴ α +β = 2 and αβ = 2 Now, α + β+ αβ = 2 +2 = -1

Question:57
State division algorithm for polynomials.
Solution:
“If f(x) and g(x) are two polynomials such that degree of f(x) is greater than degree of g(x) where g(x) ≠ 0, then there exists unique polynomials q(x) and r(x) such that
f(x) = g(x) × q(x) + r(x),
where r(x) = 0 or degree of r(x) < degree of g(x).

Question:58
-1
The sum of the zero and the product of zero of a quadratic polynomial are 2 and −3 respectively, write the polynomial.
Solution:
We can find the quadratic polynomial if we know the sum of the roots and product of the roots by using the formula
x 2 − Sumofthezerosx + Product of zeros

()
1 1
⇒ x 2 - -2 x + (-3) ⇒ x 2 + 2 x -3
1
Hence, the required polynomial is x 2 + 2 x -3.

Question:59
Write the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 6x 2 − 3
Solution:
To find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial we will equate f(x) to 0

( )
∴ f(x) = 0 ⇒ 6x 2 -3 = 0 ⇒ 3 2x 2 -1 = 0 ⇒ 2x 2 -1 = 0
1 1

⇒ 2x 2 = 1 ⇒ x 2 = ⇒ x = ±
2 √2
1 1
2 2
Hence, the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 6x 2 − 3 are √ , - √ .

Question:60
Find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 4√3x 2 + 5x -2√3
Solution:
To find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial we will equate f(x) to 0
∴ f(x) = 0 ⇒ 4√3x 2 + 5x -2√3 = 0 ⇒ 4√3x 2 + 8x -3x -2√3 = 0 ⇒ 4x (√3x + 2 ) - √3 (√3x + 2 ) = 0
2 √3
⇒ (√3x + 2 ) (4x - √3 ) = 0 ⇒ (√3x + 2 ) = 0 or (4x - √3 ) = 0 ⇒ x = - √3 or x = 4

2 √3
Hence, the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 4√3x 2 + 5x -2√3 are - √3 or 4 .

Question:61
If α and β are the zeroes of a polynomial f(x) = x 2 − 5x + k, such that α − β = 1, find the value of k.
Solution:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the quadratic ploynomial.
We have,
-(c oeffic ient of x ) c ons tant term
Sum of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x 2 and Product of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x
2

-(-5) k k
∴ α +β = 1 1
and αβ = ⇒ α + β = 5 and αβ = 1

Solving α − β = 1 and α + β = 5, we will get

α = 3 and β = 2
k
Substituting these values in αβ = 1 , we will get
k=6

Question:62

( )
α β
If α and β are the zeroes of a polynomial f(x) = 6x 2 + x − 2, find the value of β+α

Solution:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the quadratic ploynomial.
We have,
-(c oeffic ient of x ) c ons tant term
Sum of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x 2 and Product of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x
2

-1 1 α β α2+β2 α2+β2+2αβ-2αβ
∴ α +β = 6 and αβ = - 3 Now, β + α = αβ = αβ

() ()
 () ()
-1 1
2 1 2
6 -2 - 3
36+3
(α+β) 2-2αβ 1 1 25
3 3
= αβ = - = - = - 12

Question:63

( )
1 1
If α and β are the zeroes of a polynomial f(x) = 5x 2 − 7x +1, find the value of α+β

Solution:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the quadratic ploynomial.
We have,
-(c oeffic ient of x ) c ons tant term
Sum of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x 2 and Product of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x
2

-(-7) 1 7 1 1 1 α+β
∴ α +β = 5 5
and αβ = ⇒ α + β = and αβ = 5 5 Now, α + β = αβ

7
5
1
5
= =7

Question:64

( )
1 1
If α and β are the zeroes of a polynomial f(x) = x 2 + x − 2, find the value of α-β

Solution:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the quadratic ploynomial.
We have,
-(c oeffic ient of x ) c ons tant term
Sum of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x 2 and Product of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x
2

( ) ( )
-1 -2 1 1 β-α
2 2
⇒ α +β = 1 and αβ = 1 ⇒ α + β = -1 and αβ = -2Now, α-β = αβ

(α+β) 2-4αβ (-1) 2-4(-2) (-1) 2-4(-2) 9

= (αβ) 2
[ ∵ (β-α) 2 = (α + β)2 -4αβ = ] (-2) 2 [ ∵ α + β = -1 and αβ = -2] = 4 =4

( )
1 1 9 1 1 3
2
∵ α-β = 4 ⇒ α-β = ± 2

Question:65
If the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x 3 − 3x 2 + x + 1 are (a − b), a and (a + b), Find a and b.
Solution:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the cubic ploynomial.
(
- c oeffic ient of x 2 )
We have, Sum of zeroes = c oeffic ent of x 3
-(-3)
∴ a -b + a + a + b = 1 ⇒ 3a = 3 ⇒ a = 1

-(c ons tant term)

Now, Product of zeros = c oeffic ent of x 3
-1
∴ (a -b)(a)(a + b) = 1 ⇒ (1 -b)(1)(1 + b) = -1 [ ∵ a = 1] ⇒ 1 -b2 = -1 ⇒ b2 = 2 ⇒ b = ± √2

Question:66
Which of the following is a polynomial?

a x 2 -5x + 4√x + 3
b x 3/2 -x + x 1/2 + 1
1
x
c √x + √
d √2x 2 -3√3x + √6
Solution:
d is the correct option.
A polynomial in x of degree n is an expression of the form p(x) =ao +a1x+a2x 2 +...+an x n , where an ≠ 0.

Question:67
Which of the following is not a polynomial?

a √3x 2 -2√3x + 5
b 9x 2 -4x + √2
3 1
2
c 2 x 3 + 6x 2 - √ x -8
3
d x +x
Solution:
3
(d) x + x is not a polynomial.
It is because in the second term, the degree of x is −1 and an expression with a negative degree is not a polynomial.

Question:68
The zeros of the polynomial x 2 − 2x − 3 are

a −3, 1
b −3, −1
c 3, −1
d 3, 1
Solution:
 (c)3, -1
Let f(x) = x 2 − 2x − 3 = 0
= x(x − 3)+ 1(x − 3) = 0 = (x − 3)(x + 1) = 0 = x = 3 or x = − 1
= x 2 − 3x + x − 3 = 0

Question:69
The zeros of the polynomial x 2 - √2x -12 are
a √2, - √2
b 3√2, -2√2
c -3√2, 2√2
d 3√2, 2√2
Solution:
(b) 3√2, − 2√2Let f(x)=x 2 − √2x − 12 = 0 = > x 2 − 3√2x + 2√2x − 12 = 0 ( ) (
= > x x − 3√2 + 2√2 x − 3√2 = 0 ) (
= > x − 3√2 ) (x + 2 √ 2 ) = 0 = > x = 3√2 or x = − 2√2

Question:70
The zeros of the polynomial 4x 2 + 5√2x -3 are
a -3√2, √2
√2
b -3√2, 2
-3 √ 2 √ 2

c 2 , 4
d none of these
Solution:
3 √2 3 1 3

(c) − √ ,
2 4 Let f(x) = 4x 2 + 5√2x − 3 = 0 = > 4x 2 + 6√2x − √2x − 3 = 0 = > 2√2x (√2x + 3 ) − 1 (√2x + 3 ) = 0 = > (√2x + 3 ) (2√2x − 1 ) = 0 2 2 2
= > x = − √ or x = √
2
= > x = − √ or

Question:71
1
The zeros of the polynomial x 2 + 6 x -2 are
a −3, 4
-3 4
b 2,3
-4 3
c 3,2
d none of these
Solution:
−3 4 1 −3 4
(b) 2,3 Let f(x) = x 2 + 6 x − 2 = 0 = > 6x 2 + x − 12 = 0 = > 6x 2 + 9x − 8x − 12 = 0 = > 3x(2x + 3)− 4(2x + 3) = 0 = > (2x + 3)(3x − 4) = 0 ∴x = 2 or x = 3

Question:72
11 2
The zeros of the polynomial 7x 2 - 3 x - 3 are
2 -1
a 3, 7
2 -1
b 7, 3
-2 1
c 3,7
d none of these
Solution:

()
2 -1 11 2 2 −1
(a) 3 , 7 Let f x = 7x 2 − 3 x − 3 = 0 ⇒ 21x 2 − 11x − 2 = 0 ⇒ 21x 2 − 14x + 3x − 2 = 0 ⇒ 7x(3x − 2)+ 1(3x − 2) = 0 ⇒ (3x − 2)(7x + 1) = 0 ⇒ x = 3 or x = 7

Question:73
The sum and product of the zeros of a quadratic polynomial are 3 and −10 respectively. The quadratic polynomial is

a x 2 − 3x + 10
b x 2 + 3x −10
c x 2 − 3x −10
d x 2 + 3x + 10
Solution:

(c) x 2 − 3x − 10Given: Sum of zeroes, α +β = 3 Also, product of zeroes, α β=-10 ∴ Required polynomial = x 2 - α +β + α β = x 2 − 3x − 10 ( )
Question:74
A quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 5 and −3, is

a x 2 + 2x − 15
b x 2 − 2x + 15
c x 2 − 2x − 15
d none of these
Solution:

(c) x 2 − 2x − 15 Here, the zeroes are 5 and − 3.Let α = 5 and β So, sum of the zeroes, α +β = 5+(− 3) = 2 Also, product of the zeroes, α β = 5 × (− 3) = − 15The polynomial will be x 2 - α + β ( )
Question:75
3 -1
A quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 5 and 2, is
a 10x 2 + x + 3
b 10x 2 + x − 3
c 10x 2 − x + 3
d 10x 2 – x – 3
Solution:

()
 ()
3 −1 −3

()
3 −1 3 −1 3 −1 1 Also, product of the zeroes, α β=5 × 2 = 10
(d) 10x 2 – x – 3 Here, the zeroes are 5 and 2 .Let α = and β =
5 2 So, sum of the zeroes, α +β=5 + 2 = 10 ∴ The required polynomial is x

( )
The polynomial will be x 2 - α + β x + αβ.
Multiply by 10, we get
10x 2 -x -3

Question:76
The zeros of the quadratic polynomial x 2 + 88x + 125 are

a both positive
b both negative
c one positive and one negative
d both equal
Solution:
(b) both negative Let α and β be the zeroes of x 2 + 88x + 125. Then α+β= − 88 and α × β=125This can only happen when both the zeroes are negative.

Question:77
If α and β are the zero of x 2 + 5x + 8, then the value of α + β is

a5
b −5
c8
d −8
Solution:

(b) -5Given: α and β are the zeroes of x 2 + 5x + 8. If α +β is the sum of the roots and α β is the product, then the required polynimial will be x 2 - α+β + αβ. ∴ α+β= − 5 ( )

Question:78
If α and β are the zero of 2x 2 + 5x − 8, then the value of α β is

-5
a 2
5
b 2
-9
c 2
9
d2
Solution:

() ( )
−9 5 9 −9
c 2 Given: α and β are the zeroes of 2x 2 + 5x − 9. If α and β are the zeroes, then x 2 - α + β x + αβ is the required polynomial. The polynomial will be x 2 - 2 x - 2 . ∴ αβ= 2

Question:79
If one zero of the quadratic polynomial kx 2 + 3x + k is 2, then the value of k is

5
a 6
-5
b 6
6
c 5
-6
d 5
Solution:

()
−6 −6
d 5 Since 2 is a zero of kx 2 + 3x + k, we have:k × (2)2 + 3 × 2 + k = 0 = > 4k + k + 6 = 0 = > 5k = − 6 = > k = 5

Question:80
If one zero of the quadratic polynomial (k − 1) x 2 + kx + 1 is −4, then the value of k is

-5
a 4
5
b 4
-4
c 3
4
d3
Solution:
5 15 5 5
Since −4 is a zero of (k − 1)x 2 + kx + 1, we have: 4
(b) 4 = > 16k − 16 − 4k + 1 = 0 = > 12k − 15 = 0 = > k = 12 = > k = 4
(k − 1)× (− 4)2 + k × (− 4)+ 1 = 0

Question:81
If −2 and 3 are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial x 2 + (a + 1) x + b, then

a a = −2, b = 6
b a = 2, b = −6
c a = −2, b = −6
d a = 2, b = 6
Solution:

Now, (− 2)2 + (a + 1)× (− 2)+ b = 0 = > 4 − 2a − 2 + b = 0

(c) a=-2, b=-6 Given: − 2 and 3 are the zeroes of x 2 + (a + 1)x + b. Also, 32 + (a + 1)× 3 + b = 0 = > 9 + 3a + 3 + b = 0 =>b + 3a = − 12 ...
=>b − 2a = − 2 ...(1)

Question:82
If one zero of 3x 2 + 8x + k be the reciprocal of the other, then k = ?
a3
b −3
1
c 3
-1
d 3
Solution:
1 k 1 k k
(a) k = 3 Let α and α be the zeroes of 3x 2 − 8x + k. Then product of zeroes=3 = > α ×α = 3 = >1=3 = >k=3

Question:83
If the sum of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial kx 2 + 2x + 3k is equal to the product of its zeros, then k = ?

1
a 3
-1
b 3
2
c 3
-2
d 3
Solution:

()
−2 −2 3k −2 −2
d 3 Let α and β be the zeroes of kx 2 + 2x + 3k. Then α +β= k and α β= k = 3 = > α +β = α β = > k =3 = >k= 3

Question:84

( )
1 1
If α , β are the zeros of the polynomial x 2 + 6x + 2, then α+β =?

a3
b −3
c 12
d −12
Solution:

( ) ( )
1 1 α+β −6
(b) -3Since α and β are the zeroes of x 2 + 6x + 2,we have: α + β = − 6 and α β = 2 ∴ α+β = αβ = 2 = −3

Question:85
If α , β, γ are the zeros of the polynomial x 3 − 6x 2 − x + 30, then α β + βγ + γ α = ?

a −1
b1
c −5
d 30
Solution:
c o-effic ient of x −1
3
(a) -1It is given that α , β and γ are the zeroes of x 3 − 6x 2 − x + 30. ∴ (α β + βγ + γ α ) = c o-effic ient of x = 1 = −1

Question:86
If α , β, γ are the zeros of the polynomial 2x 3 + x 2 − 13x + 6, then α βγ = ?

a −3
b3
-1
c 2
-13
d 2
Solution:
−(c ons tant term) −6
(a) -3 Since α , β and γ are the zeroes of 2x 3 + x 2 − 13x + 6, we have: α βγ = c o-effic ient of x 3 = 2 = −3

Question:87
If α , β, γ be the zeros of the polynomial p(x) such that α + β + γ = 3, α β + βγ + γ α = −
10 and α βγ = −24, then p(x) = ?

a x 3 + 3x 2 − 10x + 24
b x 3 + 3x 2 + 10x −24
c x 3 − 3x 2 −10x + 24
d None of these
Solution:

(c ) x 3 − 3x 2 -10x
)
+ 24 Given: α , β and γ are the zeroes of polynomial p(x). Also, (α + β + γ = 3, (α β+βγ + γ α ) = − 10 and αβγ= − 24 ∴ p(x) = x 3 − (α
) )
+ β + γ x 2 + (α β+βγ + γ α x − α βγ

Question:88
If two of the zeros of the cubic polynomial ax 3 + bx 2 + cx + d is 0, then the third zeros is

-b
a a
b
b a
c
c a
-d
d a
Solution:

()
−b −b −b −b −b
a a Let α , 0 and 0 be the zeroes of ax 3 + bx 2 + cx + d = 0.Then sum of the zeroes= a = > α +0+0 = a = >α= a Hence, the third zero is a.
Question:89
If one of the zeros of the cubic polynomial ax 3 + bx2 + cx + d is 0, then the product of the other two zeros is

-c
a a
c
ba
c0
-b
d a
Solution:
c c c
(b) a Let α , β and 0 be the zeroes of ax 3 + bx 2 + cx + d. Then, sum of the products of zeroes taking two at at a time is given by (α β + β × 0 + α × 0) = a = > αβ = a ∴ The product of the other two z

Question:90
If one of the zeros of the cubic polynomial x 3 + ax 2 + bx + c is −1, then the product of the other two zeros is

aa−b−1
bb−a−1
c1−a+b
d1+a−b
Solution:
(c) 1 − a + b Since − 1 is a zero of x 3 + ax 2 + bx + c, we have: (− 1)3 + a × (− 1)2 + b × (− 1)+ c = 0 = > a−b+c −1 = 0 = > c = 1 − a + b Also, product of all zeroes is given by αβ× (− 1) =

Question:91
21
If α , β be the zero of the polynomial 2x 2 + 5x + k such that α 2 + β 2 + α β = 4, then k = ?
a3
b −3
c −2
d2
Solution:

() ()
−5 k 21 21 −5 k 21 25 k 21 k 25
2
d 2Since α and β are the zeroes of 2x 2 + 5x + k, we have: α + β = 2 and α β=2 Also, it is given that α 2 + β 2 + α β = 4. = > (α + β)2 − α β = 4 = > 2 −2 = 4 = > 4 −2 = 4 = >2= 4 −

Question:92
On dividing a polynomial p(x) by a non-zero polynomial q(x), let g(x) be the quotient and r(x) be the remainder, than p(x) = q(x)⋅g(x) + r(x), where

a r(x) = 0 always
b deg r (x) <deg gx always
c either r(x) = 0 or deg r(x) <deg g(x)
d r(x) = g(x)
Solution:
(c) either r(x) = 0 or deg r(x) < deg g(x)By division algorithm on polynomials, either r(x) = 0 or deg r(x) < deg g(x).

Question:93
Which of the following is a true statement?

a x 2 + 5x − 3 is a linear polynomial.
b x 2 + 4x − 1 is a binomial.
c x + 1 is a monomial.
d 5x 3 is a monomial.
Solution:

(d ) 5x 2 is a monomial. 5x 2 consists of one term only. So, it is a monomial.

Question:94
Zeros of p(x) = x 2 − 2x − 3 are

a 1, −3
b 3, −1
c −3, −1
d 1, 3
Solution:
b 3,-1
Here, p(x) = x 2 -2x -3

( )
Let x 2 -2x -3 = 0 = > x 2 - 3 -1 x -3 = 0 = > x 2 -3x + x -3 = 0 = > x(x -3)+ 1(x -3) = 0 = > (x -3)(x + 1) = 0 = > x = 3, -1

Question:95
If α , β, γ are the zeros of the polynomial x 3 − 6x 2 − x + 30, then the value of α β + βγ + γ α is

a −1
b1
c −5
d 30
Solution:
a −1
Here, p x () = x 3 -6x 2 -x + 3

Comparing the given polynomial with x 3 -(α + β + γ )x 2 + (α β + βγ + γ α )x -α βγ , we get:

(α β + βγ + γ α ) = -1

Question:96
If α , β are the zeroes of kx 2 − 2x + 3k such that α + β = α β, then k = ?

1
a 3
-1
b 3
2
c 3
-2
d 3
Solution:
2
c 3

()
Here, p x = x 2 -2x + 3k
Comparing the given polynomial with ax 2 + bx + c, we get:
a = 1, b = -2 and c = 3k
It is given that α and β are the roots of the polynomial.

() ()
b -2
∴ α + β = -a = > α + β = - 1 = > α +β = 2 ... i

c
Also, αβ=a

() [ ( ) ( )]
3k 2
= > αβ = 1 = > α β = 3k . . . ii Now, α + β = α β = > 2 = 3k Using i and ii = >k=3

Question:97
It is given that the difference between the zeroes of 4x 2 − 8kx + 9 is 4 and k > 0. Then, k = ?

1
a 2
3
b 2
5
c 2
7
d2
Solution:
5
c2
Let the zeroes of the polynomial be α and α + 4.
Here, p x () = 4x 2 -8kx + 9
Comparing the given polynomial with ax 2 + bx + c, we get:
a = 4, b = −8k and c = 9
b
Now, sum of the roots = - a

( ) () ( ) ( )( )
-(-8k ) c 9 9 9
= > α +α +4 = 4 = > 2α + 4 = 2k = > α + 2 = k = > α = k -2 . . . i Also, product of the roots, α β = a = > α α + 4 = 4 = > k -2 k -2 + 4 = 4 = > (k -2)(k + 2) = 4 = > k 2 -4 =

Question:98
Find the zeros of the polynomial x 2 + 2x − 195.
Solution:
Here, p(x) = x 2 + 2x -195

Let p x () ( ) ( )
= 0 = > x 2 + 15 -13 x -195 = 0 = > x 2 + 15x -13x -195 = 0 = > x(x + 15)-13 x + 15 = 0 = > (x + 15)(x -13) = 0 = > x = -15,13Hence, the zeroes are -15 and 13.

Question:99
If one zero of the polynomial (a2 + 9)x 2 + 13x + 6a is the reciprocal of the other, find the value of a.
Solution:
1 C 1 6a 6a

( )
(a + 9)x 2 -13x + 6a = 0Here, A = a2 + 9 , B = 13 and C = 6aLet α and α be the two zeroes. Then, product of the zeroes = A = > α. α = a
2
+9 = >1=a
2
+9 = > a2 + 9 = 6a = > a2 -6a + 9 = 0 = > a

Question:100
Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 2 and −5.
Solution:
It is given that the two roots of the polynomial are 2 and −5.
Let α = 2 and β = -5
Now, sum of the zeroes, α + β = 2 + (−5) = −3
Product of the zeroes, α β = 2 × −5 = −10

∴ Required polynomial = x 2 - α + β x + α β( )
( ) ( )
= x 2 — -3 x + -10 = x 2 + 3x -10

Question:101
If the zeroes of the polynomial x 3 − 3x 2 + x + 1 are (a − b), a and (a + b), find the values of a and b.
Solution:
The given polynomial = x 3 -3x 2 + x + 1 and its roots are (a -b), a and (a + b).

( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
-B -3 -D
Comparing the given polynomial with Ax 3 + Bx 2 + Cx + D, we have: A = 1, B = -3, C = 1 and D = 1Now, a -b + a + a + b = A = > 3 a = - 1 = > a = 1Also, a -b × a × a + b = A = >a

Question:102
Verify that 2 is a zero of the polynomial x 3 + 4x 2 − 3x − 18.
Solution:

()
Let p x = x 3 + 4x 2 -3x -18
Now, p(2) = 23 + 4 × 22 -3 × 2 -18 = 0 ∴ 2 is a zero of p x . ()
Question:103
Find the quadratic polynomial, the sum of whose zeroes is −5 and their product is 6.
Solution:
Given:
Sum of the zeroes = −5
Product of the zeroes = 6

( )
∴ Required polynomial = x 2 - sum of the zeroes x + product of the zeroes
= x 2 -(-5)x + 6 = x 2 + 5x + 6

Question:104
Find a cubic polynomial whose zeros are 3, 5 and −2.
Solution:

( ) ( ) ( )
Let α , β and γ be the zeroes of the required polynomial. Then we have: α + β + γ = 3 + 5 + -2 = 6α β + βγ + γ α = 3 × 5 + 5 × -2 + -2 × 3 = -1 and α βγ = 3 × 5 × -2 = -30Now, p(x) = x 3

Question:105
Using remainder theorem, find the remainder when p(x) = x 3 + 3x 2 − 5x + 4 is divided by (x − 2).
Solution:

Given: p(x) = x 3 + 3x 2 -5x + 4Now, p(2) = 23 + 3(22 -5(2)+ 4 ) = 8 + 12 -10 + 4 = 14

Question:106
Show that (x + 2) is a factor of f(x) = x 3 + 4x 2 + x − 6.
Solution:
Given: f(x) = x 3 + 4x 2 + x -6Now, f(-2) = (-2)3 + 4(-2)2 + (-2)-6 = -8 + 16 -2 -6 = 0 ∴ (x + 2) is a factor of f(x) = x 3 + 4x 2 + x -6.

Question:107

( )
1 1 1
If α , β, γ are the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 6x 3 + 3x 2 − 5x + 1, find the value of α+β+γ

Solution:

Given: p(x) = 6x 3 + 3x 2 -5x + 1 = 6x 2 -(-3)x 2 + (-5)x - -1 ( )

Comparing the polynomial with x 3 -x 2 (α + β+ γ)+ x(αβ+ βγ + γα)-αβγ, we get:

( ) ( ) ()
1 1 1 βγ+αγ+αβ -5
αβ+ βγ + γα = -5 and αβγ = -1 ∴ α+β+γ = αβγ = -1 =5

Question:108
If α , β are the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x 2 − 5x + k such that α − β = 1, find the value of k.
Solution:
-b (-5)
Given: f(x) = x 2 -5x + kThe co -efficients are a = 1, b = -5 and c = k. ∴ α + β = a = > α +β = - 1 = > α +β = 5 …(1)Also, α -β = 1 …(2)From (1) & (2), we get: 2α = 6 = > α = 3Putti

Question:109
Show that the polynomial f(x) = x 4 + 4x 2 + 6 has no zeroes.
Solution:

() ()
-4±√ 16-24 -4±√ -8

Let t = x 2 So, f t = t2 + 4t + 6Now, to find the zeroes, we will equate f t = 0. ⇒ t2 + 4t + 6 = 0Now, t = 2 = 2 = -2 ± √-2i. e. , x 2 = -2 ± √-2 ⇒ x = √-2 ± √-2, which is

Question:110
If one zero of the polynomial p(x) = x3 − 6x 2 + 11x − 6 is 3, find the other two zeroes.
Solution:

Given: p(x) = x 3 -6x 2 + 11x -6 and its factor, x + 3Let us divide p(x) by x -3 . ( )
(
Here, x 3 -6x 2 + 11x -6 = (x -3) x 2 -3x + 2 ) [
= (x -3) x 2 -(2 + 1)x + 2 ] (
= (x -3) x 2 -2x -x + 2 ) [ ( )]
= (x -3) x(x -2)-1 x -2

Question:111
If two zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 2x 4 − 3x 3 − 3x 2 + 6x − 2 are √2 and -√2, find its other two zeroes.
Solution:

Given: p(x) = 2x 4 -3x 3 -3x 2 + 6x -2 and the two zeroes, √2 and - √2So, the polynomial is x + √2( ) (x - √2 ) = x 2 -2. Let us divide p(x) by (x 2 -2 ).

(
Here, 2x 4 -3x 3 -3x 2 + 6x -2 = x 2 -2 )(2x 2 -3x +1 ) (
= x 2 -2 )[2x 2 -(2 + 1)x +1 ] (
= x 2 -2 ) (2x 2 -2x -x + 1 ) (
= x2

Question:112
Find the quotient when p(x) = 3x 4 + 5x 3 − 7x 2 + 2x + 2 is divided by (x 2 + 3x + 1).
Solution:

(
Given: p(x) = 3x 4 + 5x 3 -7x 2 + 2x + 2Dividing p(x) by x 2 + 3x + 1 , we have: )
∴ The quotient is 3x 2 − 4x + 2

Question:113
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