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101
MediumMCQ
Find the zeros of the following quadratic polynomial: $p(x)=\sqrt{3} x^{2}-8 x+4 \sqrt{3}$
A
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$,$2 \sqrt{3}$
B
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}$,$4 \sqrt{9}$
C
$\frac{5}{\sqrt{3}}$,$2 \sqrt{4}$
D
$\frac{3}{\sqrt{3}}$,$7\sqrt{3}$

Solution

(A) To find the zeros of $p(x)$,we set $p(x) = 0$.
$\sqrt{3} x^{2} - 8 x + 4 \sqrt{3} = 0$
We split the middle term $-8x$ into $-6x - 2x$ because $(\sqrt{3}) \times (4\sqrt{3}) = 12$,and we need two numbers whose product is $12$ and sum is $-8$.
$\sqrt{3} x^{2} - 6x - 2x + 4 \sqrt{3} = 0$
$\sqrt{3} x(x - 2\sqrt{3}) - 2(x - 2\sqrt{3}) = 0$
$(x - 2\sqrt{3})(\sqrt{3} x - 2) = 0$
Setting each factor to zero:
$x - 2\sqrt{3} = 0 \implies x = 2\sqrt{3}$
$\sqrt{3} x - 2 = 0 \implies x = \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$
Thus,the zeros are $\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$ and $2\sqrt{3}$.
102
MediumMCQ
Find the zeros of the following quadratic polynomial: $p(x) = 4x^2 - 256$.
A
$4, -2$
B
$-8, 8$
C
$5, -7$
D
$8, 9$

Solution

(B) To find the zeros of $p(x)$,we set $p(x) = 0$.
$4x^2 - 256 = 0$
Divide the entire equation by $4$:
$x^2 - 64 = 0$
This can be written as a difference of squares:
$x^2 - 8^2 = 0$
$(x - 8)(x + 8) = 0$
Setting each factor to zero:
$x - 8 = 0 \implies x = 8$
$x + 8 = 0 \implies x = -8$
Thus,the zeros of the quadratic polynomial are $-8$ and $8$.
103
MediumMCQ
Find the zeros of the following quadratic polynomial: $p(x) = x^{2} + x - 12$.
A
$7, -3$
B
$-5, 6$
C
$-4, 3$
D
$9, -2$

Solution

(C) To find the zeros of $p(x)$,we set $p(x) = 0$.
$x^{2} + x - 12 = 0$
We factorize the quadratic equation by splitting the middle term:
$x^{2} + 4x - 3x - 12 = 0$
$x(x + 4) - 3(x + 4) = 0$
$(x + 4)(x - 3) = 0$
Setting each factor to zero:
$x + 4 = 0 \implies x = -4$
$x - 3 = 0 \implies x = 3$
Therefore,the zeros of the quadratic polynomial $p(x)$ are $-4$ and $3$.
104
MediumMCQ
Find the zeros of the following quadratic polynomial: $p(x) = 3x^2 + 15x$. (in $, -5$)
A
$7$
B
$2$
C
$5$
D
$0$

Solution

(D) To find the zeros of the polynomial $p(x)$,we set $p(x) = 0$.
$3x^2 + 15x = 0$
Factor out the common term $3x$:
$3x(x + 5) = 0$
Since $3 \neq 0$,we have:
$x(x + 5) = 0$
This implies either $x = 0$ or $x + 5 = 0$.
Therefore,$x = 0$ or $x = -5$.
Thus,the zeros of the quadratic polynomial $p(x)$ are $0$ and $-5$.
105
Easy
Verify that $3$ is a zero of the linear polynomial $p(x) = 4x - 12$.

Solution

(N/A) To verify that $3$ is a zero of the polynomial $p(x) = 4x - 12$,we need to evaluate the polynomial at $x = 3$.
Substituting $x = 3$ into the given polynomial:
$p(3) = 4(3) - 12$
$p(3) = 12 - 12$
$p(3) = 0$
Since $p(3) = 0$,it is verified that $3$ is a zero of the polynomial $p(x) = 4x - 12$.
106
EasyMCQ
Obtain the sum and the product of the zeros of the following quadratic polynomial without finding the zeros: $4x^{2} - 4x + 1$.
A
$1, \frac{1}{4}$
B
$2, \frac{1}{3}$
C
$2, \frac{2}{7}$
D
$3, \frac{2}{4}$

Solution

(A) For a quadratic polynomial of the form $ax^{2} + bx + c$,the sum of the zeros is given by $-\frac{b}{a}$ and the product of the zeros is given by $\frac{c}{a}$.
Given the polynomial $4x^{2} - 4x + 1$,we have $a = 4$,$b = -4$,and $c = 1$.
Sum of the zeros $= -\frac{b}{a} = -\frac{-4}{4} = 1$.
Product of the zeros $= \frac{c}{a} = \frac{1}{4}$.
Thus,the sum is $1$ and the product is $\frac{1}{4}$.
107
EasyMCQ
Obtain the sum and the product of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial $6x^{2} - 7x - 3$ without finding the zeros.
A
$\frac{7}{6}, -\frac{1}{2}$
B
$\frac{3}{2}, -\frac{1}{3}$
C
$\frac{7}{6}, -\frac{1}{3}$
D
$\frac{1}{6}, -\frac{1}{7}$

Solution

(A) For a quadratic polynomial of the form $ax^{2} + bx + c$,the sum of the zeros is given by $-\frac{b}{a}$ and the product of the zeros is given by $\frac{c}{a}$.
Given polynomial: $6x^{2} - 7x - 3$.
Here,$a = 6$,$b = -7$,and $c = -3$.
Sum of zeros = $-\frac{b}{a} = -(\frac{-7}{6}) = \frac{7}{6}$.
Product of zeros = $\frac{c}{a} = \frac{-3}{6} = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,the sum and product are $\frac{7}{6}$ and $-\frac{1}{2}$ respectively.
108
MediumMCQ
Obtain the sum and the product of the zeros of the following quadratic polynomial without finding the zeros: $3x^2 + x - 4$.
A
$-\frac{7}{3}, -\frac{5}{3}$
B
$-\frac{9}{3}, -\frac{9}{3}$
C
$-\frac{2}{3}, -\frac{4}{2}$
D
$-\frac{1}{3}, -\frac{4}{3}$

Solution

(D) For a quadratic polynomial of the form $ax^2 + bx + c$,the sum of the zeros is given by $-\frac{b}{a}$ and the product of the zeros is given by $\frac{c}{a}$.
Given the polynomial $3x^2 + x - 4$,we have $a = 3$,$b = 1$,and $c = -4$.
Sum of zeros $= -\frac{b}{a} = -\frac{1}{3}$.
Product of zeros $= \frac{c}{a} = \frac{-4}{3} = -\frac{4}{3}$.
Thus,the sum and product are $-\frac{1}{3}$ and $-\frac{4}{3}$ respectively.
109
MediumMCQ
Obtain the sum and the product of the zeros of the following quadratic polynomial without finding the zeros: $x^{2}-7x+10$.
A
$7, 10$
B
$9, 7$
C
$3, 5$
D
$8, 13$

Solution

(A) For a quadratic polynomial of the form $ax^{2} + bx + c$,the sum of the zeros is given by $-\frac{b}{a}$ and the product of the zeros is given by $\frac{c}{a}$.
Given the polynomial $x^{2} - 7x + 10$,we have $a = 1$,$b = -7$,and $c = 10$.
Sum of the zeros $= -\frac{b}{a} = -\frac{-7}{1} = 7$.
Product of the zeros $= \frac{c}{a} = \frac{10}{1} = 10$.
Therefore,the sum and the product of the zeros are $7$ and $10$ respectively.
110
MediumMCQ
Obtain the zeros of $p(x) = 6x^2 - x - 2$. Also,verify the relationship between the zeros and the coefficients of $p(x)$.
A
$7/3, -1/3$
B
$2/3, -1/2$
C
$9/3, -1/3$
D
$1/5, -1/8$

Solution

(B) To find the zeros of $p(x) = 6x^2 - x - 2$,we set $p(x) = 0$.
$6x^2 - x - 2 = 0$
$6x^2 - 4x + 3x - 2 = 0$
$2x(3x - 2) + 1(3x - 2) = 0$
$(2x + 1)(3x - 2) = 0$
Thus,the zeros are $x = -1/2$ and $x = 2/3$.
Let $\alpha = 2/3$ and $\beta = -1/2$.
For a quadratic polynomial $ax^2 + bx + c$,the sum of zeros is $-b/a$ and the product of zeros is $c/a$.
Here,$a = 6, b = -1, c = -2$.
Sum of zeros: $\alpha + \beta = 2/3 + (-1/2) = (4 - 3)/6 = 1/6$. Also,$-b/a = -(-1)/6 = 1/6$. Thus,$\alpha + \beta = -b/a$.
Product of zeros: $\alpha \cdot \beta = (2/3) \cdot (-1/2) = -2/6 = -1/3$. Also,$c/a = -2/6 = -1/3$. Thus,$\alpha \cdot \beta = c/a$.
Hence,the relationship is verified.
111
MediumMCQ
Obtain a quadratic polynomial $p(x) = ax^2 + bx + c$,where the sum of zeros is $\sqrt{2}$ and the product of zeros is $\frac{1}{3}$,given that $a < 0$.
A
$k(-x^2 + \sqrt{9}x - 6)$
B
$k(-x^2 + \sqrt{4}x - \frac{1}{2})$
C
$k(-x^2 + \sqrt{2}x - \frac{1}{3})$
D
$k(-x^6 + \frac{1}{5}x - 3)$

Solution

(C) quadratic polynomial is given by the formula $p(x) = k[x^2 - (\text{sum of zeros})x + (\text{product of zeros})]$,where $k$ is a non-zero constant.
Given that the sum of zeros is $\sqrt{2}$ and the product of zeros is $\frac{1}{3}$,we substitute these values into the formula:
$p(x) = k[x^2 - (\sqrt{2})x + \frac{1}{3}]$
Since the condition $a < 0$ is specified,we multiply the expression by $-1$ (setting $k$ to a negative value or simply distributing the negative sign):
$p(x) = k[-x^2 + \sqrt{2}x - \frac{1}{3}]$
Thus,the required polynomial is $k(-x^2 + \sqrt{2}x - \frac{1}{3})$.
112
EasyMCQ
Find the zeros of the following quadratic polynomial: $5x^2 + 8x + 3$.
A
$1, -\frac{7}{5}$
B
$-1, \frac{2}{4}$
C
$4, -\frac{9}{5}$
D
$-1, -\frac{3}{5}$

Solution

(D) To find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial $p(x) = 5x^2 + 8x + 3$,we set $p(x) = 0$.
$5x^2 + 8x + 3 = 0$
We split the middle term $8x$ into $5x + 3x$:
$5x^2 + 5x + 3x + 3 = 0$
Factor by grouping:
$5x(x + 1) + 3(x + 1) = 0$
$(5x + 3)(x + 1) = 0$
Setting each factor to zero:
$5x + 3 = 0 \implies x = -\frac{3}{5}$
$x + 1 = 0 \implies x = -1$
Thus,the zeros are $-1$ and $-\frac{3}{5}$.
113
EasyMCQ
Find the zeros of the following quadratic polynomial: $-21x^2 + 16x + 5$.
A
$1, -\frac{5}{21}$
B
$3, \frac{7}{5}$
C
$\frac{7}{5}, \frac{3}{5}$
D
$\frac{5}{3}, 9$

Solution

(A) To find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial $p(x) = -21x^2 + 16x + 5$,we set $p(x) = 0$.
$-21x^2 + 16x + 5 = 0$
Multiply the entire equation by $-1$ to simplify:
$21x^2 - 16x - 5 = 0$
We need to find two numbers that multiply to $(21 \times -5) = -105$ and add to $-16$. These numbers are $-21$ and $5$.
$21x^2 - 21x + 5x - 5 = 0$
Factor by grouping:
$21x(x - 1) + 5(x - 1) = 0$
$(21x + 5)(x - 1) = 0$
Setting each factor to zero:
$21x + 5 = 0 \implies x = -\frac{5}{21}$
$x - 1 = 0 \implies x = 1$
Thus,the zeros are $1$ and $-\frac{5}{21}$.
114
MediumMCQ
Find the zeros of the following quadratic polynomial: $15x^2 + 16x + 4$.
A
$-1, -\frac{3}{5}$
B
$-\frac{2}{3}, -\frac{2}{5}$
C
$\frac{2}{3}, -\frac{1}{2}$
D
$\frac{7}{6}, -\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(B) To find the zeros of the quadratic polynomial $p(x) = 15x^2 + 16x + 4$,we set $p(x) = 0$.
$15x^2 + 16x + 4 = 0$
We split the middle term $16x$ into two parts such that their sum is $16x$ and their product is $15 \times 4 = 60x^2$. The factors are $10x$ and $6x$.
$15x^2 + 10x + 6x + 4 = 0$
$5x(3x + 2) + 2(3x + 2) = 0$
$(5x + 2)(3x + 2) = 0$
Setting each factor to zero:
$5x + 2 = 0 \implies x = -\frac{2}{5}$
$3x + 2 = 0 \implies x = -\frac{2}{3}$
Thus,the zeros are $-\frac{2}{3}$ and $-\frac{2}{5}$.
115
EasyMCQ
Obtain a quadratic polynomial with the following conditions:
The sum of the zeros $= \frac{1}{4}$;
The product of the zeros $= -1$.
A
$k(4x^2 - x - 4)$
B
$k(4x^2 + x - 4)$
C
$k(x^2 - \frac{1}{4}x - 1)$
D
$k(4x^2 - x + 4)$

Solution

(A) quadratic polynomial is given by the formula: $p(x) = k[x^2 - (\text{sum of zeros})x + (\text{product of zeros})]$.
Given:
Sum of zeros $= \frac{1}{4}$
Product of zeros $= -1$
Substituting these values into the formula:
$p(x) = k[x^2 - (\frac{1}{4})x + (-1)]$
$p(x) = k[x^2 - \frac{1}{4}x - 1]$
To simplify,we can take $k = 4$:
$p(x) = 4[x^2 - \frac{1}{4}x - 1] = 4x^2 - x - 4$.
Thus,the polynomial is $k(4x^2 - x - 4)$.
116
MediumMCQ
Obtain a quadratic polynomial with the following conditions:
The sum of the zeros $= -\frac{1}{4}$;
The product of the zeros $= \frac{1}{4}$.
A
$k(x^{2} - \frac{1}{4}x - 1)$
B
$k(-x^{2} + \sqrt{2}x - \frac{1}{3})$
C
$k(7x^{3} + \frac{1}{3}x + 9)$
D
$k(4x^{2} + x + 1)$

Solution

(D) quadratic polynomial is given by the formula $p(x) = k[x^{2} - (\text{sum of zeros})x + (\text{product of zeros})]$,where $k$ is a non-zero real constant.
Given that the sum of the zeros $= -\frac{1}{4}$ and the product of the zeros $= \frac{1}{4}$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$p(x) = k[x^{2} - (-\frac{1}{4})x + \frac{1}{4}]$
$p(x) = k[x^{2} + \frac{1}{4}x + \frac{1}{4}]$
To simplify,we can take $k = 4$ (or any multiple of $4$):
$p(x) = 4[x^{2} + \frac{1}{4}x + \frac{1}{4}]$
$p(x) = 4x^{2} + x + 1$
Thus,the general form is $k(4x^{2} + x + 1)$.
117
Medium
Prove that $1/2, 1$ and $-2$ are the zeros of the cubic polynomial $p(x) = 2x^3 + x^2 - 5x + 2$. Also,verify the relationship between the zeros and the coefficients.

Solution

(A) Given polynomial: $p(x) = 2x^3 + x^2 - 5x + 2$.
Comparing with $ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d$,we get $a = 2, b = 1, c = -5, d = 2$.
To prove these are zeros,we substitute the values into $p(x)$:
$p(1/2) = 2(1/8) + (1/4) - 5(1/2) + 2 = 1/4 + 1/4 - 5/2 + 2 = 1/2 - 2.5 + 2 = 0$.
$p(1) = 2(1)^3 + (1)^2 - 5(1) + 2 = 2 + 1 - 5 + 2 = 0$.
$p(-2) = 2(-8) + 4 - 5(-2) + 2 = -16 + 4 + 10 + 2 = 0$.
Since $p(1/2) = 0, p(1) = 0, p(-2) = 0$,these are zeros.
Verification:
Sum of zeros: $1/2 + 1 + (-2) = -1/2$. Formula: $-b/a = -1/2$. (Verified)
Sum of product of zeros taken two at a time: $(1/2)(1) + (1)(-2) + (-2)(1/2) = 1/2 - 2 - 1 = -2.5 = -5/2$. Formula: $c/a = -5/2$. (Verified)
Product of zeros: $(1/2)(1)(-2) = -1$. Formula: $-d/a = -2/2 = -1$. (Verified)
118
Easy
Prove that $-2$,$4$,and $\frac{1}{2}$ are the zeros of the cubic polynomial $p(x) = 2x^3 - 5x^2 - 14x + 8$. Also,verify the relationship between the zeros and the coefficients.

Solution

(A) Given polynomial: $p(x) = 2x^3 - 5x^2 - 14x + 8$.
Comparing with $ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d$,we get $a = 2, b = -5, c = -14, d = 8$.
Step $1$: Check zeros.
$p(-2) = 2(-2)^3 - 5(-2)^2 - 14(-2) + 8 = 2(-8) - 5(4) + 28 + 8 = -16 - 20 + 28 + 8 = 0$.
$p(4) = 2(4)^3 - 5(4)^2 - 14(4) + 8 = 2(64) - 5(16) - 56 + 8 = 128 - 80 - 56 + 8 = 0$.
$p(1/2) = 2(1/8) - 5(1/4) - 14(1/2) + 8 = 1/4 - 5/4 - 7 + 8 = -4/4 + 1 = -1 + 1 = 0$.
Thus,$-2, 4, 1/2$ are zeros.
Step $2$: Verify relationships.
Sum of zeros: $\alpha + \beta + \gamma = -2 + 4 + 0.5 = 2.5 = 5/2 = -b/a$.
Sum of product of zeros taken two at a time: $\alpha\beta + \beta\gamma + \gamma\alpha = (-2)(4) + (4)(0.5) + (0.5)(-2) = -8 + 2 - 1 = -7 = -14/2 = c/a$.
Product of zeros: $\alpha\beta\gamma = (-2)(4)(0.5) = -4 = -8/2 = -d/a$.
All relationships are verified.
119
Easy
Obtain the quadratic or the cubic polynomial as the case may be in the standard form with the following coefficients: $a=6, b=-7, c=-3$.

Solution

(A) quadratic polynomial in standard form is given by the expression $p(x) = ax^{2} + bx + c$.
Given the coefficients $a=6$,$b=-7$,and $c=-3$,we substitute these values into the standard form.
Thus,the polynomial is $6x^{2} + (-7)x + (-3)$,which simplifies to $6x^{2} - 7x - 3$.
120
EasyMCQ
Obtain the quadratic polynomial in the standard form with the following coefficients: $a=1, b=-10, c=25$.
A
$x^{2}-10x+25$
B
$x^{2}+10x+25$
C
$x^{2}-10x-25$
D
$x^{2}+25x-10$

Solution

(A) The standard form of a quadratic polynomial is given by $p(x) = ax^{2} + bx + c$.
Given the coefficients $a=1$,$b=-10$,and $c=25$.
Substituting these values into the standard form:
$p(x) = (1)x^{2} + (-10)x + 25$
$p(x) = x^{2} - 10x + 25$.
121
Easy
Obtain the cubic polynomial in the standard form with the following coefficients: $a=2, b=5, c=1, d=2$.

Solution

(N/A) cubic polynomial in standard form is given by the expression $P(x) = ax^{3} + bx^{2} + cx + d$.
Given the coefficients $a=2, b=5, c=1, d=2$,we substitute these values into the standard form.
Thus,the polynomial is $2x^{3} + 5x^{2} + x + 2$.
122
Easy
Obtain the quadratic or the cubic polynomial as the case may be in the standard form with the following coefficients: $a=2, b=3, c=-5, d=0$.

Solution

(N/A) The standard form of a cubic polynomial is given by $P(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d$.
Given the coefficients $a=2, b=3, c=-5$,and $d=0$.
Substituting these values into the standard form,we get:
$P(x) = 2x^3 + 3x^2 + (-5)x + 0$.
Therefore,the required polynomial is $2x^3 + 3x^2 - 5x$.
123
Medium
Divide $x^{2}+8x+12$ by $x+2$.

Solution

(A) Given dividend $p(x) = x^{2}+8x+12$ and divisor $s(x) = x+2$.
To divide $x^{2}+8x+12$ by $x+2$,we perform long division:
$1$. Divide the first term of the dividend $(x^{2})$ by the first term of the divisor $(x)$ to get $x$.
$2$. Multiply $x$ by $(x+2)$ to get $x^{2}+2x$.
$3$. Subtract $(x^{2}+2x)$ from $(x^{2}+8x+12)$ to get $6x+12$.
$4$. Divide the first term of the new polynomial $(6x)$ by the first term of the divisor $(x)$ to get $6$.
$5$. Multiply $6$ by $(x+2)$ to get $6x+12$.
$6$. Subtract $(6x+12)$ from $(6x+12)$ to get $0$.
Thus,the quotient is $x+6$ and the remainder is $0$.
124
Medium
Divide $x^{3}-3x^{2}+5x-3$ by $x^{2}-2$.

Solution

(N/A) Given dividend $p(x) = x^{3}-3x^{2}+5x-3$ and divisor $s(x) = x^{2}-2$.
Step $1$: Divide the first term of the dividend $(x^{3})$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^{2})$ to get $x$. Multiply $x$ by $(x^{2}-2)$ to get $x^{3}-2x$. Subtract this from the dividend: $(x^{3}-3x^{2}+5x-3) - (x^{3}-2x) = -3x^{2}+7x-3$.
Step $2$: Divide the first term of the new polynomial $(-3x^{2})$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^{2})$ to get $-3$. Multiply $-3$ by $(x^{2}-2)$ to get $-3x^{2}+6$. Subtract this from the current polynomial: $(-3x^{2}+7x-3) - (-3x^{2}+6) = 7x-9$.
Thus,the quotient is $q(x) = x-3$ and the remainder is $r(x) = 7x-9$.
125
Difficult
Divide $x^{4}-3 x^{2}+4 x+5$ by $x^{2}-x+1$.

Solution

(N/A) The dividend polynomial is $p(x) = x^{4} + 0x^{3} - 3x^{2} + 4x + 5$ and the divisor polynomial is $s(x) = x^{2} - x + 1$.
Performing polynomial long division:
$1$. Divide the first term of the dividend $(x^{4})$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^{2})$ to get $x^{2}$.
$2$. Multiply $x^{2}$ by $(x^{2} - x + 1)$ to get $x^{4} - x^{3} + x^{2}$. Subtract this from the dividend to get $x^{3} - 4x^{2} + 4x + 5$.
$3$. Divide the first term of the new polynomial $(x^{3})$ by $x^{2}$ to get $x$. Multiply $x$ by $(x^{2} - x + 1)$ to get $x^{3} - x^{2} + x$. Subtract to get $-3x^{2} + 3x + 5$.
$4$. Divide the first term $(-3x^{2})$ by $x^{2}$ to get $-3$. Multiply $-3$ by $(x^{2} - x + 1)$ to get $-3x^{2} + 3x - 3$. Subtract to get the remainder $8$.
Thus,the quotient is $q(x) = x^{2} + x - 3$ and the remainder is $r(x) = 8$.
126
Difficult
Divide $2 t^{4}+3 t^{3}-2 t^{2}-9 t-12$ by $t^{2}-3$.

Solution

(A) The dividend is $p(t) = 2t^4 + 3t^3 - 2t^2 - 9t - 12$ and the divisor is $s(t) = t^2 - 3$.
Step $1$: Divide the first term of the dividend $(2t^4)$ by the first term of the divisor $(t^2)$ to get $2t^2$. Multiply $2t^2$ by $(t^2 - 3)$ to get $2t^4 - 6t^2$. Subtract this from the dividend.
Step $2$: The result is $3t^3 + 4t^2 - 9t - 12$. Divide $3t^3$ by $t^2$ to get $3t$. Multiply $3t$ by $(t^2 - 3)$ to get $3t^3 - 9t$. Subtract this from the current expression.
Step $3$: The result is $4t^2 - 12$. Divide $4t^2$ by $t^2$ to get $4$. Multiply $4$ by $(t^2 - 3)$ to get $4t^2 - 12$. Subtract this to get a remainder of $0$.
Thus,the quotient is $2t^2 + 3t + 4$ and the remainder is $0$.
127
Difficult
Divide $x^{3}-6x^{2}+11x-6$ by $x^{2}-8x+27$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide $x^{3}-6x^{2}+11x-6$ by $x^{2}-8x+27$,we use polynomial long division:
$1$. Divide the first term of the dividend $(x^{3})$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^{2})$: $x^{3} / x^{2} = x$.
$2$. Multiply the divisor $(x^{2}-8x+27)$ by $x$: $x(x^{2}-8x+27) = x^{3}-8x^{2}+27x$.
$3$. Subtract this from the dividend: $(x^{3}-6x^{2}+11x-6) - (x^{3}-8x^{2}+27x) = 2x^{2}-16x-6$.
$4$. Divide the first term of the new polynomial $(2x^{2})$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^{2})$: $2x^{2} / x^{2} = 2$.
$5$. Multiply the divisor $(x^{2}-8x+27)$ by $2$: $2(x^{2}-8x+27) = 2x^{2}-16x+54$.
$6$. Subtract this from the current polynomial: $(2x^{2}-16x-6) - (2x^{2}-16x+54) = -60$.
Thus,the quotient is $x+2$ and the remainder is $-60$.
128
Difficult
Divide $x^{4}+4 x^{3}-2 x^{2}-12 x+9$ by $x^{2}-2 x+1$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide $x^{4}+4 x^{3}-2 x^{2}-12 x+9$ by $x^{2}-2 x+1$,we use long division:
$1$. Divide the first term of the dividend $(x^4)$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^2)$ to get $x^2$.
$2$. Multiply $x^2$ by $(x^2-2x+1)$ to get $x^4-2x^3+x^2$. Subtract this from the dividend to get $6x^3-3x^2-12x+9$.
$3$. Divide $6x^3$ by $x^2$ to get $6x$. Multiply $6x$ by $(x^2-2x+1)$ to get $6x^3-12x^2+6x$. Subtract this to get $9x^2-18x+9$.
$4$. Divide $9x^2$ by $x^2$ to get $9$. Multiply $9$ by $(x^2-2x+1)$ to get $9x^2-18x+9$. Subtract this to get a remainder of $0$.
Thus,the quotient is $x^{2}+6 x+9$ and the remainder is $0$.
129
Medium
Divide $x^{4}-5x+6$ by $2-x^{2}$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide $x^{4}-5x+6$ by $2-x^{2}$,we first rewrite the polynomials in descending order of their degrees:
Dividend: $x^{4}+0x^{3}+0x^{2}-5x+6$
Divisor: $-x^{2}+2$
Step $1$: Divide the first term of the dividend $(x^{4})$ by the first term of the divisor $(-x^{2})$: $x^{4} / (-x^{2}) = -x^{2}$. This is the first term of the quotient.
Step $2$: Multiply $-x^{2}$ by the divisor $(-x^{2}+2)$: $-x^{2}(-x^{2}+2) = x^{4}-2x^{2}$.
Step $3$: Subtract this from the dividend: $(x^{4}+0x^{3}+0x^{2}-5x+6) - (x^{4}-2x^{2}) = 2x^{2}-5x+6$.
Step $4$: Divide the first term of the new dividend $(2x^{2})$ by the first term of the divisor $(-x^{2})$: $2x^{2} / (-x^{2}) = -2$. This is the second term of the quotient.
Step $5$: Multiply $-2$ by the divisor $(-x^{2}+2)$: $-2(-x^{2}+2) = 2x^{2}-4$.
Step $6$: Subtract this from the current dividend: $(2x^{2}-5x+6) - (2x^{2}-4) = -5x+10$.
Thus,the quotient is $-x^{2}-2$ and the remainder is $-5x+10$.
130
Medium
Divide $14x^3 - 5x^2 + 9x - 1$ by $2x - 1$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide $14x^3 - 5x^2 + 9x - 1$ by $2x - 1$,we use polynomial long division:
$1$. Divide the first term of the dividend $(14x^3)$ by the first term of the divisor $(2x)$: $14x^3 / 2x = 7x^2$. This is the first term of the quotient.
$2$. Multiply $7x^2$ by $(2x - 1)$ to get $14x^3 - 7x^2$. Subtract this from the dividend: $(14x^3 - 5x^2) - (14x^3 - 7x^2) = 2x^2$. Bring down the next term $(9x)$ to get $2x^2 + 9x$.
$3$. Divide the first term of the new expression $(2x^2)$ by the first term of the divisor $(2x)$: $2x^2 / 2x = x$. This is the second term of the quotient.
$4$. Multiply $x$ by $(2x - 1)$ to get $2x^2 - x$. Subtract this from the current expression: $(2x^2 + 9x) - (2x^2 - x) = 10x$. Bring down the last term $(-1)$ to get $10x - 1$.
$5$. Divide the first term $(10x)$ by the first term of the divisor $(2x)$: $10x / 2x = 5$. This is the third term of the quotient.
$6$. Multiply $5$ by $(2x - 1)$ to get $10x - 5$. Subtract this from the current expression: $(10x - 1) - (10x - 5) = 4$.
Thus,the quotient is $7x^2 + x + 5$ and the remainder is $4$.
131
Medium
Divide : $3x^{2} - x^{3} - 3x + 5$ by $x - 1 - x^{2}$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide the polynomial $p(x) = -x^{3} + 3x^{2} - 3x + 5$ by $g(x) = -x^{2} + x - 1$:
Step $1$: Divide the first term of the dividend $(-x^{3})$ by the first term of the divisor $(-x^{2})$,which gives $x$.
Step $2$: Multiply $x$ by the divisor $(-x^{2} + x - 1)$ to get $-x^{3} + x^{2} - x$. Subtract this from the dividend: $(-x^{3} + 3x^{2} - 3x + 5) - (-x^{3} + x^{2} - x) = 2x^{2} - 2x + 5$.
Step $3$: Divide the first term of the new dividend $(2x^{2})$ by the first term of the divisor $(-x^{2})$,which gives $-2$.
Step $4$: Multiply $-2$ by the divisor $(-x^{2} + x - 1)$ to get $2x^{2} - 2x + 2$. Subtract this from the current dividend: $(2x^{2} - 2x + 5) - (2x^{2} - 2x + 2) = 3$.
Thus,the quotient is $x - 2$ and the remainder is $3$.
132
Medium
Divide $x^{3}-6 x^{2}+11 x-6$ by $x^{2}+x+1$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide $x^{3}-6 x^{2}+11 x-6$ by $x^{2}+x+1$,we use the long division method:
$1$. Divide the first term of the dividend $(x^{3})$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^{2})$ to get $x$.
$2$. Multiply $x$ by the divisor $(x^{2}+x+1)$ to get $x^{3}+x^{2}+x$.
$3$. Subtract this from the dividend: $(x^{3}-6 x^{2}+11 x-6) - (x^{3}+x^{2}+x) = -7 x^{2}+10 x-6$.
$4$. Divide the first term of the new polynomial $(-7 x^{2})$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^{2})$ to get $-7$.
$5$. Multiply $-7$ by the divisor $(x^{2}+x+1)$ to get $-7 x^{2}-7 x-7$.
$6$. Subtract this from the current polynomial: $(-7 x^{2}+10 x-6) - (-7 x^{2}-7 x-7) = 17 x+1$.
Thus,the quotient is $x-7$ and the remainder is $17 x+1$.
133
Difficult
Divide $x^{4}+2x^{3}+3x^{2}+2x+20$ by $x^{2}+2x+2$.

Solution

(A) To divide $x^{4}+2x^{3}+3x^{2}+2x+20$ by $x^{2}+2x+2$,we use long division:
$1$. Divide the first term of the dividend $(x^{4})$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^{2})$ to get $x^{2}$.
$2$. Multiply $x^{2}$ by $(x^{2}+2x+2)$ to get $x^{4}+2x^{3}+2x^{2}$.
$3$. Subtract this from the dividend: $(x^{4}+2x^{3}+3x^{2}+2x+20) - (x^{4}+2x^{3}+2x^{2}) = x^{2}+2x+20$.
$4$. Divide the first term of the new polynomial $(x^{2})$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^{2})$ to get $1$.
$5$. Multiply $1$ by $(x^{2}+2x+2)$ to get $x^{2}+2x+2$.
$6$. Subtract this from the current remainder: $(x^{2}+2x+20) - (x^{2}+2x+2) = 18$.
Thus,the quotient is $x^{2}+1$ and the remainder is $18$.
134
Difficult
Divide $x^{3}-3x^{2}-3x+1$ by $x+1$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide $x^{3}-3x^{2}-3x+1$ by $x+1$,we use polynomial long division:
$1$. Divide the first term of the dividend $(x^{3})$ by the first term of the divisor $(x)$ to get $x^{2}$.
$2$. Multiply $x^{2}$ by $(x+1)$ to get $x^{3}+x^{2}$. Subtract this from the dividend: $(x^{3}-3x^{2}-3x+1) - (x^{3}+x^{2}) = -4x^{2}-3x+1$.
$3$. Divide $-4x^{2}$ by $x$ to get $-4x$. Multiply $-4x$ by $(x+1)$ to get $-4x^{2}-4x$. Subtract this: $(-4x^{2}-3x+1) - (-4x^{2}-4x) = x+1$.
$4$. Divide $x$ by $x$ to get $1$. Multiply $1$ by $(x+1)$ to get $x+1$. Subtract this: $(x+1) - (x+1) = 0$.
Thus,the quotient is $x^{2}-4x+1$ and the remainder is $0$.
135
Difficult
Divide $3 x^{4}+5 x^{3}-7 x^{2}+2 x+2$ by $x^{2}+3 x+1$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide $3 x^{4}+5 x^{3}-7 x^{2}+2 x+2$ by $x^{2}+3 x+1$,we use long division:
$1$. Divide the first term of the dividend $(3 x^{4})$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^{2})$ to get $3 x^{2}$.
$2$. Multiply $3 x^{2}$ by $(x^{2}+3 x+1)$ to get $3 x^{4}+9 x^{3}+3 x^{2}$.
$3$. Subtract this from the dividend: $(3 x^{4}+5 x^{3}-7 x^{2}+2 x+2) - (3 x^{4}+9 x^{3}+3 x^{2}) = -4 x^{3}-10 x^{2}+2 x+2$.
$4$. Divide the first term of the new polynomial $(-4 x^{3})$ by $x^{2}$ to get $-4 x$.
$5$. Multiply $-4 x$ by $(x^{2}+3 x+1)$ to get $-4 x^{3}-12 x^{2}-4 x$.
$6$. Subtract this: $(-4 x^{3}-10 x^{2}+2 x+2) - (-4 x^{3}-12 x^{2}-4 x) = 2 x^{2}+6 x+2$.
$7$. Divide $2 x^{2}$ by $x^{2}$ to get $2$.
$8$. Multiply $2$ by $(x^{2}+3 x+1)$ to get $2 x^{2}+6 x+2$.
$9$. Subtracting this results in a remainder of $0$.
Thus,the quotient is $3 x^{2}-4 x+2$ and the remainder is $0$.
136
Medium
Divide $x^{6}+5 x^{3}+7 x+3$ by $x^{2}+2$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide $x^{6}+5 x^{3}+7 x+3$ by $x^{2}+2$,we use long division:
$1$. Divide the first term $x^{6}$ by $x^{2}$ to get $x^{4}$. Multiply $x^{4}(x^{2}+2) = x^{6}+2 x^{4}$. Subtracting this from the dividend gives $-2 x^{4}+5 x^{3}+7 x+3$.
$2$. Divide $-2 x^{4}$ by $x^{2}$ to get $-2 x^{2}$. Multiply $-2 x^{2}(x^{2}+2) = -2 x^{4}-4 x^{2}$. Subtracting this gives $5 x^{3}+4 x^{2}+7 x+3$.
$3$. Divide $5 x^{3}$ by $x^{2}$ to get $5 x$. Multiply $5 x(x^{2}+2) = 5 x^{3}+10 x$. Subtracting this gives $4 x^{2}-3 x+3$.
$4$. Divide $4 x^{2}$ by $x^{2}$ to get $4$. Multiply $4(x^{2}+2) = 4 x^{2}+8$. Subtracting this gives $-3 x-5$.
Thus,the quotient is $x^{4}-2 x^{2}+5 x+4$ and the remainder is $-3 x-5$.
137
DifficultMCQ
The product of two polynomials is $x^{3}-3x^{2}-x+3$ and one of the polynomials is $x+1$. Find the other polynomial.
A
$x^{2}-4x+3$
B
$(5x-4)^{2}$
C
$2x^{3}+3x^{2}-5x$
D
$6x^{2}-7x-3$

Solution

(A) Let the given polynomial be $P(x) = x^{3}-3x^{2}-x+3$ and the known factor be $g(x) = x+1$. To find the other polynomial $q(x)$,we divide $P(x)$ by $g(x)$.
Using polynomial long division:
$1$. Divide $x^{3}$ by $x$ to get $x^{2}$.
$2$. Multiply $x^{2}(x+1) = x^{3}+x^{2}$.
$3$. Subtract $(x^{3}-3x^{2}-x+3) - (x^{3}+x^{2}) = -4x^{2}-x+3$.
$4$. Divide $-4x^{2}$ by $x$ to get $-4x$.
$5$. Multiply $-4x(x+1) = -4x^{2}-4x$.
$6$. Subtract $(-4x^{2}-x+3) - (-4x^{2}-4x) = 3x+3$.
$7$. Divide $3x$ by $x$ to get $3$.
$8$. Multiply $3(x+1) = 3x+3$.
$9$. Subtract $(3x+3) - (3x+3) = 0$.
The quotient is $x^{2}-4x+3$.
138
MediumMCQ
The product of two polynomials is $3x^3 - x^2 - 3x + 1$ and one of the polynomials is $3x^2 + 2x - 1$. Find the other polynomial.
A
$x+1$
B
$x-1$
C
$3x-7$
D
$x^2-8$

Solution

(B) Let the given product be $P(x) = 3x^3 - x^2 - 3x + 1$ and one polynomial be $A(x) = 3x^2 + 2x - 1$.
To find the other polynomial $B(x)$,we divide $P(x)$ by $A(x)$:
$B(x) = \frac{3x^3 - x^2 - 3x + 1}{3x^2 + 2x - 1}$
Performing polynomial long division:
$1$. Divide $3x^3$ by $3x^2$ to get $x$.
$2$. Multiply $x$ by $(3x^2 + 2x - 1)$ to get $3x^3 + 2x^2 - x$.
$3$. Subtract this from $P(x)$: $(3x^3 - x^2 - 3x + 1) - (3x^3 + 2x^2 - x) = -3x^2 - 2x + 1$.
$4$. Divide $-3x^2$ by $3x^2$ to get $-1$.
$5$. Multiply $-1$ by $(3x^2 + 2x - 1)$ to get $-3x^2 - 2x + 1$.
$6$. Subtracting this gives a remainder of $0$.
Thus,the other polynomial is $x - 1$.
139
DifficultMCQ
If $1$ and $3$ are the zeros of the polynomial $p(x) = 2x^4 - 7x^3 - 13x^2 + 63x - 45$,then find the remaining zeros of $p(x)$.
A
$-2, \frac{7}{5}$
B
$3, \frac{2}{4}$
C
$-3, \frac{5}{2}$
D
$\frac{2}{4}, 1$

Solution

(C) Given that $1$ and $3$ are zeros of $p(x)$,$(x - 1)$ and $(x - 3)$ are factors of $p(x)$.
Therefore,$(x - 1)(x - 3) = x^2 - 4x + 3$ is a factor of $p(x)$.
Dividing $p(x) = 2x^4 - 7x^3 - 13x^2 + 63x - 45$ by $(x^2 - 4x + 3)$:
$2x^4 - 7x^3 - 13x^2 + 63x - 45 = (x^2 - 4x + 3)(2x^2 + x - 15)$.
Now,factorize the quadratic $2x^2 + x - 15$:
$2x^2 + 6x - 5x - 15 = 2x(x + 3) - 5(x + 3) = (2x - 5)(x + 3)$.
Setting these factors to zero,we get $x = -3$ and $x = \frac{5}{2}$.
Thus,the remaining zeros are $-3$ and $\frac{5}{2}$.
140
Difficult
There are $x^{2}-2$ students in the class. $x^{3}-3x^{2}+5x-3$ chocolates are distributed between them. Each student should get the maximum possible number of chocolates. Find the number of chocolates received by each student and the number of chocolates left undistributed $(x \in N)$.

Solution

(N/A) To find the number of chocolates received by each student and the remainder,we perform polynomial division of $(x^{3}-3x^{2}+5x-3)$ by $(x^{2}-2)$.
Step $1$: Divide $x^{3}$ by $x^{2}$ to get $x$.
Step $2$: Multiply $x$ by $(x^{2}-2)$ to get $x^{3}-2x$.
Step $3$: Subtract $(x^{3}-2x)$ from $(x^{3}-3x^{2}+5x-3)$ to get $-3x^{2}+7x-3$.
Step $4$: Divide $-3x^{2}$ by $x^{2}$ to get $-3$.
Step $5$: Multiply $-3$ by $(x^{2}-2)$ to get $-3x^{2}+6$.
Step $6$: Subtract $(-3x^{2}+6)$ from $(-3x^{2}+7x-3)$ to get $7x-9$.
Thus,each student receives $x-3$ chocolates,and the number of chocolates left undistributed is $7x-9$.
141
MediumMCQ
$A$ dealer bought $x^{2}+2x+3$ pieces of mobiles for Rs. $x^{3}+6x^{2}+11x+12$. Find the price of one mobile.
A
$x+4$
B
$x-3$
C
$-x^{2}-2$
D
$x+2$

Solution

(A) To find the price of one mobile,we divide the total cost by the number of pieces bought.
Price of one mobile = $\frac{x^{3}+6x^{2}+11x+12}{x^{2}+2x+3}$.
Performing polynomial long division:
$1$. Divide the first term of the dividend $(x^3)$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^2)$ to get $x$.
$2$. Multiply $x$ by the divisor: $x(x^{2}+2x+3) = x^{3}+2x^{2}+3x$.
$3$. Subtract this from the dividend: $(x^{3}+6x^{2}+11x+12) - (x^{3}+2x^{2}+3x) = 4x^{2}+8x+12$.
$4$. Divide the first term of the remainder $(4x^2)$ by the first term of the divisor $(x^2)$ to get $4$.
$5$. Multiply $4$ by the divisor: $4(x^{2}+2x+3) = 4x^{2}+8x+12$.
$6$. Subtract this from the remainder: $(4x^{2}+8x+12) - (4x^{2}+8x+12) = 0$.
Therefore,the price of one mobile is $x+4$.
142
Medium
Divide the following by the synthetic division method: $p(x) = x^{3} - 3x^{2} - 3x + 1$ by $x + 1$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide $p(x) = x^{3} - 3x^{2} - 3x + 1$ by $x + 1$ using synthetic division:
$1$. Identify the coefficients of the dividend $p(x)$: $1, -3, -3, 1$.
$2$. Determine the root of the divisor $x + 1 = 0$,which gives $x = -1$.
$3$. Perform the synthetic division:
$\begin{array}{c|cccc} -1 & 1 & -3 & -3 & 1 \\ & & -1 & 4 & -1 \\ \hline & 1 & -4 & 1 & 0 \end{array}$
$4$. The bottom row represents the coefficients of the quotient and the remainder. The quotient is $q(x) = x^{2} - 4x + 1$ and the remainder is $r(x) = 0$.
143
Medium
Divide the following by the synthetic division method: $p(x) = x^{4} - 1$ by $x - 1$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide $p(x) = x^{4} - 1$ by $x - 1$ using synthetic division:
$1$. Write the dividend $p(x)$ in standard form including all missing terms with zero coefficients: $p(x) = 1x^{4} + 0x^{3} + 0x^{2} + 0x - 1$.
$2$. The divisor is $x - 1$,so set $x - 1 = 0$,which gives $x = 1$. Use $1$ for the synthetic division.
$3$. Set up the synthetic division table:
$\begin{array}{c|ccccc} 1 & 1 & 0 & 0 & 0 & -1 \\ & & 1 & 1 & 1 & 1 \\ \hline & 1 & 1 & 1 & 1 & 0 \end{array}$
$4$. The bottom row represents the coefficients of the quotient and the remainder. The last value is the remainder.
Thus,the quotient is $q(x) = x^{3} + x^{2} + x + 1$ and the remainder is $r(x) = 0$.
144
Medium
There are $x^{3}-3x^{2}+4x-4$ pens to be distributed in a class of $x-2$ students. Each student should get the maximum possible number of pens. Find the number of pens received by each student and the number of pens left undistributed $(x \in N)$.

Solution

(A) To find the number of pens received by each student and the remainder,we divide the polynomial $p(x) = x^{3}-3x^{2}+4x-4$ by the divisor $s(x) = x-2$ using synthetic division.
Setting the divisor $x-2 = 0$ gives $x = 2$.
Using synthetic division:
$\begin{array}{c|cccc} 2 & 1 & -3 & 4 & -4 \\ & & 2 & -2 & 4 \\ \hline & 1 & -1 & 2 & 0 \end{array}$
The quotient is $q(x) = x^{2}-x+2$ and the remainder is $0$.
Therefore,each student receives $x^{2}-x+2$ pens,and there are $0$ pens left undistributed.
145
Medium
Find the division of the following by synthetic division method: $p(x) = x^{3} - 4x^{2} + 5x + 3$ by $x - 2$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide $p(x) = x^{3} - 4x^{2} + 5x + 3$ by $x - 2$ using synthetic division:
$1$. Identify the coefficients of $p(x)$,which are $1, -4, 5, 3$.
$2$. The divisor is $x - 2$,so we use $x = 2$ for synthetic division.
$3$. Set up the synthetic division table:
$2 | 1, -4, 5, 3$
| $2$,-$4$,$2$
-----------------
| $1$,-$2$,$1$,$5$
$4$. The coefficients of the quotient are $1, -2, 1$,which corresponds to the polynomial $x^{2} - 2x + 1$.
$5$. The remainder is the last value,which is $5$.
Therefore,the quotient is $x^{2} - 2x + 1$ and the remainder is $5$.
146
MediumMCQ
Find the division of the following by synthetic division method: $p(x) = x^{4} + 1$ by $x + 1$.
A
Quotient: $x^{3} - x^{2} + x - 1$,Remainder: $2$
B
Quotient: $x^{3} + x^{2} + x + 1$,Remainder: $0$
C
Quotient: $x^{3} - x^{2} + x + 1$,Remainder: $2$
D
Quotient: $x^{3} + x^{2} - x + 1$,Remainder: $0$

Solution

(A) To divide $p(x) = x^{4} + 0x^{3} + 0x^{2} + 0x + 1$ by $x + 1$,we use the synthetic division method.
The zero of the divisor $x + 1$ is $x = -1$.
Setting up the synthetic division table:
$-1$ | $1$ $0$ $0$ $0$ $1$
| $-1$ $1$ $-1$ $1$
-----------------------
$1$ $-1$ $1$ $-1$ $2$
The coefficients of the quotient are $1, -1, 1, -1$,which corresponds to the polynomial $x^{3} - x^{2} + x - 1$.
The remainder is the last value,which is $2$.
Thus,the quotient is $x^{3} - x^{2} + x - 1$ and the remainder is $2$.
147
Medium
Find the division of the following by synthetic division method: $p(t) = 2t^2 + 3t + 1$ by $t + 2$.

Solution

(A) To divide $p(t) = 2t^2 + 3t + 1$ by $t + 2$ using synthetic division:
$1$. Identify the root of the divisor $t + 2 = 0$,which is $t = -2$.
$2$. Write the coefficients of the dividend $p(t) = 2t^2 + 3t + 1$,which are $2, 3, 1$.
$3$. Perform synthetic division:
- Bring down the first coefficient: $2$.
- Multiply by the root: $2 \times (-2) = -4$.
- Add to the next coefficient: $3 + (-4) = -1$.
- Multiply by the root: $(-1) \times (-2) = 2$.
- Add to the next coefficient: $1 + 2 = 3$.
$4$. The resulting coefficients are $2$ and $-1$,representing the quotient $2t - 1$.
$5$. The final value $3$ is the remainder.
Quotient polynomial: $2t - 1$;
Remainder polynomial: $3$.
148
MediumMCQ
Find the division of the following by synthetic division method: $p(x) = x^{4} - a^{4}$ by $x - a$.
A
Quotient: $x^{3} + ax^{2} + a^{2}x + a^{3}$,Remainder: $0$
B
Quotient: $x^{3} - ax^{2} + a^{2}x - a^{3}$,Remainder: $0$
C
Quotient: $x^{3} + ax^{2} + a^{2}x + a^{3}$,Remainder: $a^{4}$
D
Quotient: $x^{3} - ax^{2} + a^{2}x - a^{3}$,Remainder: $a^{4}$

Solution

(A) To divide $p(x) = x^{4} - a^{4}$ by $x - a$ using synthetic division:
$1$. The coefficients of $p(x) = 1x^{4} + 0x^{3} + 0x^{2} + 0x - a^{4}$ are $1, 0, 0, 0, -a^{4}$.
$2$. The divisor is $x - a$,so we use $a$ for synthetic division.
$3$. Setting up the synthetic division table:
$a$ | $1$ $0$ $0$ $0$ $-a^{4}$
| $a$ $a^{2}$ $a^{3}$ $a^{4}$
---------------------------
$1$ $a$ $a^{2}$ $a^{3}$ $0$
$4$. The quotient coefficients are $1, a, a^{2}, a^{3}$,which corresponds to the polynomial $x^{3} + ax^{2} + a^{2}x + a^{3}$.
$5$. The remainder is $0$.
149
Medium
Find the division of the following by synthetic division method: $p(x) = x^{3} - 2x^{2} + x - 2$ by $x + 1$.

Solution

(N/A) To divide $p(x) = x^{3} - 2x^{2} + x - 2$ by $x + 1$ using synthetic division,we identify the root of the divisor $x + 1 = 0$,which is $x = -1$.
The coefficients of $p(x)$ are $1, -2, 1, -2$.
Setting up the synthetic division:
$-1$ | $1$ $-2$ $1$ $-2$
| $-1$ $3$ $-4$
-------------------
$1$ $-3$ $4$ $-6$
The coefficients of the quotient polynomial are $1, -3, 4$,which corresponds to $x^{2} - 3x + 4$.
The remainder is $-6$.
150
MediumMCQ
In a prize-winning competition,$x+2$ students are qualified for the prize. If a total of $3x^3 + 10x^2 + 7x - 2$ prizes are distributed among them equally,find the number of prizes left undistributed,where $x \in N$.
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) To find the number of prizes left undistributed,we need to divide the total number of prizes $P(x) = 3x^3 + 10x^2 + 7x - 2$ by the number of students $(x + 2)$.
Using polynomial long division:
Step $1$: Divide $3x^3$ by $x$ to get $3x^2$.
Step $2$: Multiply $3x^2(x + 2) = 3x^3 + 6x^2$.
Step $3$: Subtract $(3x^3 + 10x^2 + 7x - 2) - (3x^3 + 6x^2) = 4x^2 + 7x - 2$.
Step $4$: Divide $4x^2$ by $x$ to get $4x$.
Step $5$: Multiply $4x(x + 2) = 4x^2 + 8x$.
Step $6$: Subtract $(4x^2 + 7x - 2) - (4x^2 + 8x) = -x - 2$.
Step $7$: Divide $-x$ by $x$ to get $-1$.
Step $8$: Multiply $-1(x + 2) = -x - 2$.
Step $9$: Subtract $(-x - 2) - (-x - 2) = 0$.
The remainder is $0$. Therefore,no prizes are left undistributed.

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