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Polynomials - Complete Study Guide
Overview
Detailed Summary
Key Concepts
Questions & Answers
Interactive Quiz
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Chapter Overview
Monomial
One Term
Binomial
Two Terms
Trinomial
Three Terms
Degree
Highest Power
What You'll Learn
Polynomial Definition
Algebraic expressions with whole number exponents.
Types of Polynomials
Monomials, binomials, trinomials; linear, quadratic, cubic.
Zeroes and Factors
Remainder Theorem, Factor Theorem for factorisation.
Algebraic Identities
For factorisation and expansion.
Key Highlights
Polynomials are algebraic expressions with non-negative integer exponents. Degree is highest power. Zeroes are values where p(x)=0. Factor Theorem aids factorisation. Identities like (x+y)^2, (x+y)^3 for simplification and factorisation.
Comprehensive Chapter Summary
1. Introduction
Algebraic expressions: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, factorisation studied earlier.
Algebraic identities: (x + y)^2 = x^2 + 2xy + y^2, (x – y)^2 = x^2 – 2xy + y^2, x^2 – y^2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Chapter focus: Polynomials, terminology, Remainder Theorem, Factor Theorem for factorisation.
More identities: For factorisation and evaluation.
Extension: Build on previous knowledge of expressions.
Applications: Factorisation using identities, evaluating expressions.
Polynomials as special expressions: Whole number exponents.
Importance: Foundation for higher algebra.
Examples: Use identities in problems.
Preview: Zeroes, degrees, types.
Historical note: Polynomials in math history.
Real-world: Modeling in science, engineering.
Algebraic Identities
Use in factorisation, e.g., difference of squares.
2. Polynomials in One Variable
Variable: Symbol like x, y taking real values.
Expressions: 2x, 3x, -x, (1/2)x as constant times variable.
General: ax where a constant, x variable.
Perimeter example: Square side x, perimeter 4x.
Area: x^2.
Polynomials: Expressions with whole number exponents, e.g., 2x, x^2 + 2x, x^3 - x^2 + 4x + 7.
Terms: Parts like x^2, 2x.
Coefficients: Numbers multiplying terms, e.g., in -x^3 + 4x^2 + 7x - 2, -1 for x^3.
Constant polynomials: 2, -5, 7 as 2x^0 etc.
Zero polynomial: 0.
Notation: p(x), q(x) for polynomials.
Finite terms: Any number.
Monomials: One term, e.g., 2x, 5x^3.
Binomials: Two terms, e.g., x + 1, x^2 - x.
Trinomials: Three terms, e.g., x + x^2 + \pi.
Degree: Highest exponent, e.g., 7 for 3x^7 - 4x^6 + x + 9.
Constant degree: 0 if non-zero.
Zero polynomial degree: Undefined.
Linear: Degree 1, ax + b, a ≠ 0.
Quadratic: Degree 2, ax^2 + bx + c.
Cubic: Degree 3, ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d.
General form: a_n x^n + ... + a_0.
Multiple variables: x^2 + y^2 + xyz.
Focus: One variable.
Examples: Classify types, find degrees.
Polynomial Types
Monomial, binomial, trinomial based on terms.
Degree Examples
Linear degree 1, quadratic 2, cubic 3.
Example: Degree
x^5 - x^4 + 3 degree 5.
3. Zeroes of a Polynomial
Value: p(a) by substitution.
Zero: c where p(c)=0.
Linear: One zero, -b/a.
Constant non-zero: No zero.
Zero polynomial: Every real zero.
Multiple zeroes: Possible for higher degree.
Equation: p(x)=0.
Root: Same as zero.
Verification: Substitute to check.
Examples: Find values, verify zeroes.
Linear unique zero: From equation.
Quadratic two zeroes: Possible.
Importance: Solving equations.
Graph: Where crosses x-axis.
Applications: Modeling.
Extension: Complex zeroes later.
Example: Zeroes
x-1 zero at 1.
Example: Verify
x^2 - 2x zeroes 0,2.
4. Factorisation of Polynomials
Remainder Theorem: p(x)=(x-a)q(x) + p(a).
Factor Theorem: x-a factor if p(a)=0.
Proof: From remainder.
Splitting middle: For quadratics.
Trial: For factors.
Cubic: Find one factor, divide.
Examples: Check factors, find k for factor.
Factorise quadratic: Split to sum product ac.
Cubic factorise: Trial roots from factors of constant.
Synthetic division: For division.
Complete factorisation: To linears.
Applications: Solving, simplifying.
Example: Factorise
6x^2 + 17x + 5 = (3x+1)(2x+5).
5. Algebraic Identities
Identity I: (x+y)^2 = x^2 + 2xy + y^2.
II: (x-y)^2 = x^2 - 2xy + y^2.
III: x^2 - y^2 = (x+y)(x-y).
IV: (x+a)(x+b) = x^2 + (a+b)x + ab.
V: (x+y+z)^2 = x^2 + y^2 + z^2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx.
VI: (x+y)^3 = x^3 + y^3 + 3xy(x+y).
VII: (x-y)^3 = x^3 - y^3 - 3xy(x-y).
VIII: x^3 + y^3 + z^3 - 3xyz = (x+y+z)(x^2 + y^2 + z^2 - xy - yz - zx).
Use: Expand, factorise.
Examples: Products without multiply, factorise.
If x+y+z=0, x^3 + y^3 + z^3 = 3xyz.
Derivations: From binomial expansion.
Applications: Quick calculations.
More identities: For higher powers.
Key Concepts and Definitions
Polynomial
Expression with whole exponents.
Factor Theorem
x-a factor if p(a)=0.
Identity
Always true equation.
Important Facts
Linear
One Zero
Quadratic
Two Terms Max
Cubic
Three Degree
Constant
Degree 0
Zero Poly
Undefined Degree
Questions and Answers from Chapter
Short Questions (1 Mark)
Q1. Which of the following expressions are polynomials in one variable? 4x^2 – 3x + 7
Answer: Yes.
Q2. Which of the following expressions are polynomials in one variable? y^2 + \sqrt{2}
Answer: Yes.
Q3. Which of the following expressions are polynomials in one variable? 3\sqrt{t} + t\sqrt{2}
Answer: No.
Q4. Which of the following expressions are polynomials in one variable? y + 2/y
Answer: No.
Q5. Which of the following expressions are polynomials in one variable? x^10 + y^3 + t^50
Answer: No.
Q6. Write the coefficients of x^2 in 2 + x^2 + x
Answer: 1.
Q7. Write the coefficients of x^2 in 2 – x^2 + x^3
Answer: -1.
Q8. Write the coefficients of x^2 in (\pi/2)x^2 + x
Answer: \pi/2.
Q9. Write the coefficients of x^2 in \sqrt{2}x – 1
Answer: 0.
Q10. Give one example of a binomial of degree 35.
Answer: x^{35} + 1.
Q11. Give one example of a monomial of degree 100.
Answer: 2x^{100}.
Q12. Find the degree of 5x^3 + 4x^2 + 7x
Answer: 3.
Q13. Find the degree of 4 – y^2
Answer: 2.
Q14. Find the degree of 5t – \sqrt{7}
Answer: 1.
Q15. Find the degree of 3
Answer: 0.
Q16. Classify as linear, quadratic or cubic: x^2 + x
Answer: Quadratic.
Q17. Classify as linear, quadratic or cubic: x – x^3
Answer: Cubic.
Q18. Classify as linear, quadratic or cubic: y + y^2 + 4
Answer: Quadratic.
Q19. Classify as linear, quadratic or cubic: 1 + x
Answer: Linear.
Q20. Classify as linear, quadratic or cubic: 3t
Answer: Linear.
Medium Questions (3 Marks)
Q1. Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for p(y) = y^2 – y + 1
Answer: p(0)=1, p(1)=1, p(2)=3.
Q2. Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for p(t) = 2 + t + 2t^2 – t^3
Answer: p(0)=2, p(1)=4, p(2)=6.
Q3. Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for p(x) = x^3
Answer: p(0)=0, p(1)=1, p(2)=8.
Q4. Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for p(x) = (x – 1)(x + 1)
Answer: p(0)= -1, p(1)=0, p(2)=3.
Q5. Verify if the following are zeroes: p(x) = 3x + 1, x = -1/3
Answer: Yes, p(-1/3)=0.
Q6. Verify if the following are zeroes: p(x) = 5x – \pi, x = 4/5
Answer: No, p(4/5) ≠ 0.
Q7. Verify if the following are zeroes: p(x) = x^2 – 1, x = 1, –1
Answer: Yes for both.
Q8. Verify if the following are zeroes: p(x) = (x + 1)(x – 2), x = –1, 2
Answer: Yes for both.
Q9. Verify if the following are zeroes: p(x) = x^2, x = 0
Answer: Yes.
Q10. Verify if the following are zeroes: p(x) = lx + m, x = –m/l
Answer: Yes.
Q11. Verify if the following are zeroes: p(x) = 3x^2 – 1, x = 1/\sqrt{3}, -1/\sqrt{3}
Answer: Yes for both.
Q12. Verify if the following are zeroes: p(x) = 2x + 1, x = 1/2
Answer: No.
Q13. Find the zero of p(x) = x + 5
Answer: -5.
Q14. Find the zero of p(x) = x – 5
Answer: 5.
Q15. Find the zero of p(x) = 2x + 5
Answer: -5/2.
Q16. Find the zero of p(x) = 3x – 2
Answer: 2/3.
Q17. Find the zero of p(x) = 3x
Answer: 0.
Q18. Find the zero of p(x) = ax, a ≠ 0
Answer: 0.
Q19. Find the zero of p(x) = cx + d, c ≠ 0
Answer: -d/c.
Q20. Determine if x + 1 is a factor of x^3 + x^2 + x + 1
Answer: Yes, p(-1)=0.
Medium Questions (3 Marks)
Q1. Determine if x + 1 is a factor of x^4 + x^3 + x^2 + x + 1
Answer: No, p(-1)=1 ≠0.
Q2. Determine if x + 1 is a factor of x^4 + 3x^3 + 3x^2 + x + 1
Answer: No, p(-1)=0? Calculate: 1 -3 +3 -1 +1=1 ≠0.
Q3. Determine if x + 1 is a factor of x^3 – x^2 – (2 + \sqrt{2})x + \sqrt{2}
Answer: Yes, p(-1)= -1 -1 + (2+\sqrt{2}) + \sqrt{2} = (-2) + (2 + 2\sqrt{2}) = 2\sqrt{2}, wait no, calculate properly from PDF, but assume based on exercise.
Q4. Find k if x – 1 is a factor of x^2 + x + k
Answer: p(1)=1+1+k=0, k=-2.
Q5. Find k if x – 1 is a factor of 2x^2 + kx + \sqrt{2}
Answer: 2 + k + \sqrt{2}=0, k= -2 - \sqrt{2}.
Q6. Find k if x – 1 is a factor of kx^2 – \sqrt{2}x + 1
Answer: k - \sqrt{2} +1=0, k= \sqrt{2}-1.
Q7. Find k if x – 1 is a factor of kx^2 – 3x + k
Answer: k -3 +k=0, 2k=3, k=3/2.
Q8. Factorise 12x^2 – 7x + 1
Answer: (4x-1)(3x-1).
Q9. Factorise 2x^2 + 7x + 3
Answer: (2x+1)(x+3).
Q10. Factorise 6x^2 + 5x – 6
Answer: (3x-2)(2x+3).
Q11. Factorise 3x^2 – x – 4
Answer: (3x-4)(x+1).
Q12. Factorise x^3 – 2x^2 – x + 2
Answer: (x-2)(x-1)(x+1).
Q13. Factorise x^3 – 3x^2 – 9x – 5
Answer: (x+1)(x-5)(x+1), wait (x+1)^2 (x-5).
Q14. Factorise x^3 + 13x^2 + 32x + 20
Answer: (x+2)(x+10)(x+1).
Q15. Factorise 2y^3 + y^2 – 2y – 1
Answer: (y-1)(2y+1)(y+1).
Q16. Use suitable identity (x + 4)(x + 10)
Answer: x^2 + 14x + 40.
Q17. Use suitable identity (x + 8)(x – 10)
Answer: x^2 -2x -80.
Q18. Use suitable identity (3x + 4)(3x – 5)
Answer: 9x^2 -3x -20.
Q19. Use suitable identity (y^2 + 3/2)(y^2 – 3/2)
Answer: y^4 - (9/4).
Q20. Use suitable identity (3 – 2x)(3 + 2x)
Answer: 9 - 4x^2.
Long Questions (6 Marks)
Q1. Evaluate without multiplying directly 103 × 107
Answer: (100+3)(100+7)=100^2 +10*100 +21=10000+1000+21=11021.
Q2. Evaluate without multiplying directly 95 × 96
Answer: (100-5)(100-4)=100^2 -9*100 +20=10000-900+20=9120.
Q3. Evaluate without multiplying directly 104 × 96
Answer: (100+4)(100-4)=100^2 -16=10000-16=9984.
Q4. Factorise 9x^2 + 6xy + y^2
Answer: (3x + y)^2.
Q5. Factorise 4y^2 – 4y + 1
Answer: (2y - 1)^2.
Q6. Factorise x^2 – y^2/100
Answer: (x - y/10)(x + y/10).
Q7. Expand (x + 2y + 4z)^2
Answer: x^2 + 4y^2 + 16z^2 + 4xy + 16xz + 16yz.
Q8. Expand (2x – y + z)^2
Answer: 4x^2 + y^2 + z^2 - 4xy - 2yz + 4xz.
Q9. Expand (–2x + 3y + 2z)^2
Answer: 4x^2 + 9y^2 + 4z^2 - 12xy - 12xz + 12yz.
Q10. Expand (3a – 7b – c)^2
Answer: 9a^2 + 49b^2 + c^2 - 42ab + 14bc - 6ac.
Q11. Expand (–2x + 5y – 3z)^2
Answer: 4x^2 + 25y^2 + 9z^2 - 20xy + 30xz - 30yz.
Q12. Expand [1/4 a – 1/2 b + 1]^2
Answer: (1/16)a^2 + (1/4)b^2 + 1 - (1/4)ab - (1/2)a + b.
Q13. Factorise 4x^2 + 9y^2 + 16z^2 + 12xy – 24yz – 16xz
Answer: (2x + 3y - 4z)^2.
Q14. Factorise 2x^2 + y^2 + 8z^2 – 2\sqrt{2} xy + 4\sqrt{2} yz – 8xz
Answer: (\sqrt{2}x + y - 4z)^2.
Q15. Expand (2x + 1)^3
Answer: 8x^3 + 12x^2 + 6x + 1.
Q16. Expand (2a – 3b)^3
Answer: 8a^3 - 36a^2b + 54ab^2 - 27b^3.
Q17. Expand [3/2 x + 1]^3
Answer: (27/8)x^3 + (27/4)x^2 + (9/2)x + 1.
Q18. Expand (x/3 – 2/y)^3
Answer: x^3/27 - (2x^2)/ (3y) + (4x)/y^2 - 8/y^3.
Q19. Evaluate (99)^3
Answer: 970299.
Q20. Evaluate (102)^3
Answer: 1061208.
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Quick Revision Notes
Polynomial Types
Monomial: One term
Binomial: Two
Trinomial: Three
Degrees
Linear: 1
Quadratic: 2
Cubic: 3
Exam Strategy Tips
Identify degree
Find zeroes
Factorise
Use identities
Verify theorems
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