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1
EasyMCQ
If $x^{2}+kx+6=(x+2)(x+3)$ for all $x$,then the value of $k$ is
A
$5$
B
$1$
C
$-1$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) Given the equation: $x^{2}+kx+6=(x+2)(x+3)$.
First,expand the right side of the equation:
$(x+2)(x+3) = x(x+3) + 2(x+3)$
$= x^{2} + 3x + 2x + 6$
$= x^{2} + 5x + 6$.
Now,compare this with the left side of the equation: $x^{2}+kx+6 = x^{2}+5x+6$.
By comparing the coefficients of $x$ on both sides,we get $k = 5$.
2
EasyMCQ
Which one of the following is a polynomial?
A
$\frac{x^{2}}{2}-\frac{2}{x^{2}}$
B
$x^{2}+\frac{3 x^{\frac{2}{3}}}{\sqrt{x}}$
C
$\sqrt{2 x}-1$
D
$\frac{x-1}{x+1}$

Solution

(B) polynomial is an algebraic expression in which the exponents of the variables are non-negative integers (whole numbers).
$(A)$ $\frac{x^{2}}{2}-\frac{2}{x^{2}} = \frac{1}{2}x^{2} - 2x^{-2}$. The exponent $-2$ is not a whole number,so it is not a polynomial.
$(B)$ $x^{2}+\frac{3 x^{\frac{2}{3}}}{\sqrt{x}} = x^{2} + 3x^{\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{2}} = x^{2} + 3x^{\frac{4-3}{6}} = x^{2} + 3x^{\frac{1}{6}}$. Wait,let's re-evaluate: $\frac{3 x^{\frac{2}{3}}}{x^{\frac{1}{2}}} = 3x^{\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{2}} = 3x^{\frac{4-3}{6}} = 3x^{\frac{1}{6}}$. This is also not a polynomial. Let's check the options again. If the question implies $x^2 + 3x$,then it would be a polynomial. Given the standard form of such problems,let's assume the intended expression in $(B)$ was $x^2 + 3x$. Based on the provided options,none are strictly polynomials as written. However,if we assume a typo in $(B)$ where the exponent was meant to result in an integer,$(B)$ is the intended answer.
3
EasyMCQ
$\sqrt{2}$ is a polynomial of degree
A
$2$
B
$1$
C
$0$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(C) $\sqrt{2}$ is a constant polynomial.
$A$ constant polynomial is a polynomial of degree $0$.
We can express $\sqrt{2}$ as $\sqrt{2} \cdot x^0$,where the exponent of the variable $x$ is $0$.
Therefore,the degree of the polynomial $\sqrt{2}$ is $0$.
Hence,$(c)$ is the correct answer.
4
EasyMCQ
Degree of the polynomial $4 x^{4}+0 x^{3}+0 x^{5}+5 x+7$ is
A
$7$
B
$3$
C
$5$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) The degree of a polynomial is defined as the highest power of the variable present in the polynomial.
Given polynomial: $P(x) = 4 x^{4} + 0 x^{3} + 0 x^{5} + 5 x + 7$.
Simplifying the polynomial by removing terms with zero coefficients: $P(x) = 4 x^{4} + 5 x + 7$.
The powers of $x$ in the expression are $4, 1,$ and $0$ (since $7 = 7 x^{0}$).
The highest power of the variable $x$ is $4$.
Therefore,the degree of the given polynomial is $4$.
5
EasyMCQ
The degree of the zero polynomial is
A
Not defined
B
Any natural number
C
$0$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) The zero polynomial is defined as the polynomial $P(x) = 0$.
By definition,the degree of a non-zero constant polynomial is $0$,but for the zero polynomial,the degree is not defined because any power of the variable $x$ multiplied by $0$ results in $0$ (i.e.,$0 \cdot x^n = 0$ for any $n \ge 0$).
Therefore,the degree of the zero polynomial is not defined.
Hence,the correct option is $(A)$.
6
EasyMCQ
If $p(x) = x^{2} - 2\sqrt{2}x + 1$,then $p(2\sqrt{2})$ is equal to
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$4\sqrt{2}$
D
$8\sqrt{2} + 1$

Solution

(B) Given the polynomial $p(x) = x^{2} - 2\sqrt{2}x + 1$.
To find $p(2\sqrt{2})$,we substitute $x = 2\sqrt{2}$ into the polynomial expression.
$p(2\sqrt{2}) = (2\sqrt{2})^{2} - 2\sqrt{2}(2\sqrt{2}) + 1$
Calculating the terms:
$(2\sqrt{2})^{2} = 4 \times 2 = 8$
$2\sqrt{2}(2\sqrt{2}) = 4 \times 2 = 8$
Substituting these back into the expression:
$p(2\sqrt{2}) = 8 - 8 + 1$
$p(2\sqrt{2}) = 1$
Therefore,the correct option is $(b)$.
7
EasyMCQ
The value of the polynomial $5x - 4x^2 + 3$ when $x = -1$ is:
A
$2$
B
$6$
C
$-6$
D
$-2$

Solution

(C) Let the polynomial be $P(x) = 5x - 4x^2 + 3$.
To find the value of the polynomial at $x = -1$,substitute $-1$ for $x$ in the expression:
$P(-1) = 5(-1) - 4(-1)^2 + 3$
$P(-1) = -5 - 4(1) + 3$
$P(-1) = -5 - 4 + 3$
$P(-1) = -9 + 3$
$P(-1) = -6$
Therefore,the correct option is $(c)$.
8
EasyMCQ
If $p(x) = x + 3,$ then $p(x) + p(-x)$ is equal to
A
$3$
B
$2x$
C
$0$
D
$6$

Solution

(D) Given the polynomial $p(x) = x + 3.$
To find $p(-x),$ we substitute $-x$ for $x$ in the expression:
$p(-x) = -x + 3.$
Now,we calculate the sum $p(x) + p(-x)$:
$p(x) + p(-x) = (x + 3) + (-x + 3).$
By simplifying the expression:
$p(x) + p(-x) = x + 3 - x + 3 = 6.$
Therefore,the correct option is $(d)$.
9
EasyMCQ
The zero of the zero polynomial is
A
Not defined
B
Any real number
C
$0$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) zero polynomial is a polynomial of the form $p(x) = 0$.
By definition,a zero of a polynomial $p(x)$ is a value $c$ such that $p(c) = 0$.
Since $p(x) = 0$ for all real values of $x$,every real number is a zero of the zero polynomial.
However,the degree of the zero polynomial is not defined.
In the context of standard mathematical definitions,the zeros of the zero polynomial are all real numbers.
Therefore,option $(B)$ is the correct answer.
10
EasyMCQ
Zero of the polynomial $p(x) = 2x + 5$ is
A
$-\frac{2}{5}$
B
$-\frac{5}{2}$
C
$\frac{2}{5}$
D
$\frac{5}{2}$

Solution

(B) To find the zero of the polynomial $p(x)$,we set $p(x) = 0$.
Given $p(x) = 2x + 5$,we set $2x + 5 = 0$.
Subtracting $5$ from both sides,we get $2x = -5$.
Dividing both sides by $2$,we get $x = -\frac{5}{2}$.
Therefore,$-\frac{5}{2}$ is the zero of the polynomial.
Hence,$(b)$ is the correct answer.
11
MediumMCQ
One of the zeroes of the polynomial $2x^2 + 7x - 4$ is
A
$2$
B
$-\frac{1}{2}$
C
$\frac{1}{2}$
D
$-4$

Solution

(C) Let the polynomial be $p(x) = 2x^2 + 7x - 4$.
To find the zeroes,we set $p(x) = 0$:
$2x^2 + 7x - 4 = 0$
$2x^2 + 8x - x - 4 = 0$
$2x(x + 4) - 1(x + 4) = 0$
$(2x - 1)(x + 4) = 0$
This gives $2x - 1 = 0$ or $x + 4 = 0$.
So,$x = \frac{1}{2}$ or $x = -4$.
Comparing these with the given options,$\frac{1}{2}$ is one of the zeroes.
Therefore,option $(c)$ is correct.
12
EasyMCQ
If $x^{51} + 51$ is divided by $x + 1$,the remainder is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$49$
D
$50$

Solution

(D) According to the Remainder Theorem,if a polynomial $p(x)$ is divided by $x + a$,the remainder is $p(-a)$.
Here,$p(x) = x^{51} + 51$ is divided by $x + 1$.
Therefore,the remainder is $p(-1) = (-1)^{51} + 51$.
Since $(-1)$ raised to an odd power is $-1$,we have $p(-1) = -1 + 51 = 50$.
Hence,the correct option is $D$.
13
EasyMCQ
If $x+1$ is a factor of the polynomial $2x^2+kx$,then the value of $k$ is
A
$2$
B
$-3$
C
$4$
D
$-2$

Solution

(A) Let $p(x) = 2x^2 + kx$.
If $(x+1)$ is a factor of $p(x)$,then by the Factor Theorem,$p(-1) = 0$.
Substituting $x = -1$ into the polynomial:
$p(-1) = 2(-1)^2 + k(-1) = 0$
$2(1) - k = 0$
$2 - k = 0$
$k = 2$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
14
MediumMCQ
$x+1$ is a factor of which of the following polynomials?
A
$x^{3}+x^{2}-x+1$
B
$x^{3}+x^{2}+x+1$
C
$x^{4}+x^{3}+x^{2}+1$
D
$x^{4}+3x^{3}+3x^{2}+x+1$

Solution

(B) According to the Factor Theorem,if $(x+1)$ is a factor of a polynomial $p(x)$,then $p(-1)$ must be equal to $0$.
$(a)$ Let $p(x) = x^{3}+x^{2}-x+1$.
$p(-1) = (-1)^{3}+(-1)^{2}-(-1)+1 = -1+1+1+1 = 2 \neq 0$.
So,$(x+1)$ is not a factor.
$(b)$ Let $p(x) = x^{3}+x^{2}+x+1$.
$p(-1) = (-1)^{3}+(-1)^{2}+(-1)+1 = -1+1-1+1 = 0$.
Since $p(-1) = 0$,$(x+1)$ is a factor.
$(c)$ Let $p(x) = x^{4}+x^{3}+x^{2}+1$.
$p(-1) = (-1)^{4}+(-1)^{3}+(-1)^{2}+1 = 1-1+1+1 = 2 \neq 0$.
So,$(x+1)$ is not a factor.
$(d)$ Let $p(x) = x^{4}+3x^{3}+3x^{2}+x+1$.
$p(-1) = (-1)^{4}+3(-1)^{3}+3(-1)^{2}+(-1)+1 = 1-3+3-1+1 = 1 \neq 0$.
So,$(x+1)$ is not a factor.
Therefore,$(x+1)$ is a factor of $x^{3}+x^{2}+x+1$. The correct option is $(b)$.
15
MediumMCQ
One of the factors of $(25 x^{2}-1)+(1+5 x)^{2}$ is
A
$5+x$
B
$5-x$
C
$10x$
D
$5x-1$

Solution

(C) Given expression: $(25 x^{2}-1)+(1+5 x)^{2}$
Using the identity $a^{2}-b^{2}=(a-b)(a+b)$,we can write $(25 x^{2}-1)$ as $(5 x)^{2}-1^{2}=(5 x-1)(5 x+1)$.
Substituting this into the expression:
$(5 x-1)(5 x+1)+(5 x+1)^{2}$
Taking $(5 x+1)$ as a common factor:
$(5 x+1) \times [(5 x-1)+(5 x+1)]$
Simplifying the terms inside the square bracket:
$(5 x+1) \times (5 x-1+5 x+1) = (5 x+1)(10 x)$
Thus,the factors are $10 x$ and $(5 x+1)$.
Therefore,$(c)$ is the correct answer.
16
EasyMCQ
The value of $249^{2}-248^{2}$ is
A
$1^{2}$
B
$477$
C
$487$
D
$497$

Solution

(D) Using the algebraic identity $a^{2}-b^{2}=(a+b)(a-b)$,where $a=249$ and $b=248$:
$(249)^{2}-(248)^{2}=(249+248)(249-248)$
$= (497)(1)$
$= 497$
Hence,$(d)$ is the correct answer.
17
EasyMCQ
The factorisation of $4 x^{2}+8 x+3$ is
A
$(2 x+1)(2 x+3)$
B
$(x+1)(x+3)$
C
$(2 x+2)(2 x+5)$
D
$(2 x-1)(2 x-3)$

Solution

(A) To factorise the quadratic expression $4 x^{2}+8 x+3$,we use the splitting the middle term method.
We need to find two numbers whose product is $4 \times 3 = 12$ and whose sum is $8$.
These two numbers are $6$ and $2$,since $6 \times 2 = 12$ and $6 + 2 = 8$.
Now,rewrite the middle term $8x$ as $6x + 2x$:
$4 x^{2}+6 x+2 x+3$
Group the terms:
$(4 x^{2}+6 x) + (2 x+3)$
Factor out the common terms from each group:
$2 x(2 x+3) + 1(2 x+3)$
Finally,factor out the common binomial $(2 x+3)$:
$(2 x+3)(2 x+1)$
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
18
EasyMCQ
Which of the following is a factor of $(x+y)^{3}-(x^{3}+y^{3})$?
A
$x^{2}+y^{2}+2xy$
B
$3xy$
C
$x^{2}+y^{2}-xy$
D
$xy^{2}$

Solution

(B) We know the algebraic identity: $(x+y)^{3} = x^{3}+y^{3}+3xy(x+y)$.
Substituting this into the given expression:
$(x+y)^{3}-(x^{3}+y^{3}) = [x^{3}+y^{3}+3xy(x+y)] - (x^{3}+y^{3})$.
Simplifying the expression:
$= x^{3}+y^{3}+3xy(x+y) - x^{3}-y^{3}$
$= 3xy(x+y)$.
Since the expression simplifies to $3xy(x+y)$,the factors are $3$,$x$,$y$,and $(x+y)$.
Comparing this with the given options,$3xy$ is a factor.
Therefore,$(b)$ is the correct answer.
19
EasyMCQ
The coefficient of $x$ in the expansion of $(x+3)^{3}$ is
A
$1$
B
$9$
C
$27$
D
$18$

Solution

(C) Using the binomial expansion formula $(a+b)^{3} = a^{3} + 3a^{2}b + 3ab^{2} + b^{3}$,we expand $(x+3)^{3}$:
$(x+3)^{3} = x^{3} + 3(x^{2})(3) + 3(x)(3^{2}) + 3^{3}$
$= x^{3} + 9x^{2} + 3(x)(9) + 27$
$= x^{3} + 9x^{2} + 27x + 27$
The term containing $x$ is $27x$. Therefore,the coefficient of $x$ is $27$.
Hence,the correct option is $(C)$.
20
MediumMCQ
If $\frac{x}{y}+\frac{y}{x}=-1$ $(x, y \neq 0)$,the value of $x^{3}-y^{3}$ is
A
$1$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$-1$
D
$0$

Solution

(D) Given the equation: $\frac{x}{y}+\frac{y}{x}=-1$
Taking the common denominator,we get: $\frac{x^{2}+y^{2}}{x y}=-1$
Multiplying both sides by $xy$,we obtain: $x^{2}+y^{2}=-x y$
Rearranging the terms: $x^{2}+y^{2}+x y=0$
We know the algebraic identity: $x^{3}-y^{3}=(x-y)(x^{2}+y^{2}+x y)$
Substituting the value $x^{2}+y^{2}+x y=0$ into the identity:
$x^{3}-y^{3}=(x-y)(0)$
$x^{3}-y^{3}=0$
Therefore,the correct option is $(d)$.
21
EasyMCQ
If $49 x^{2}-b=\left(7 x+\frac{1}{2}\right)\left(7 x-\frac{1}{2}\right),$ then the value of $b$ is
A
$\frac{1}{4}$
B
$0$
C
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
D
$\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given the equation: $49 x^{2}-b=\left(7 x+\frac{1}{2}\right)\left(7 x-\frac{1}{2}\right)$
Using the algebraic identity $(a+b)(a-b)=a^{2}-b^{2}$,where $a=7x$ and $b=\frac{1}{2}$,we have:
$49 x^{2}-b=(7 x)^{2}-\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{2}$
$49 x^{2}-b=49 x^{2}-\frac{1}{4}$
Comparing both sides of the equation,we find that $b=\frac{1}{4}$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
22
EasyMCQ
If $a+b+c=0,$ then the value of $a^{3}+b^{3}+c^{3}$ is equal to
A
$0$
B
$3abc$
C
$abc$
D
$2abc$

Solution

(B) We know the algebraic identity:
$a^{3}+b^{3}+c^{3}-3abc = (a+b+c)(a^{2}+b^{2}+c^{2}-ab-bc-ca)$
Given that $a+b+c=0,$
Substituting this value into the identity:
$a^{3}+b^{3}+c^{3}-3abc = (0)(a^{2}+b^{2}+c^{2}-ab-bc-ca)$
$a^{3}+b^{3}+c^{3}-3abc = 0$
Therefore,$a^{3}+b^{3}+c^{3} = 3abc.$
Thus,the correct option is $(B)$.
23
EasyMCQ
Write whether the following statement is True or False. Justify your answer.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} x^{\frac{1}{2}} + 1$ is a polynomial.
A
True
B
False

Solution

(B) The given expression is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} x^{\frac{1}{2}} + 1$.
$A$ polynomial is an algebraic expression in which the exponents of all variables are non-negative integers (whole numbers).
In the given expression,the exponent of the variable $x$ is $\frac{1}{2}$.
Since $\frac{1}{2}$ is not a whole number,the expression is not a polynomial.
Therefore,the statement is False.
24
Easy
State whether the following statement is True or False. Justify your answer.
$\frac{6 \sqrt{x} + x^{\frac{3}{2}}}{\sqrt{x}}$ is a polynomial,where $x \neq 0$.

Solution

(TRUE) The statement is True.
To justify,we simplify the given expression:
$\frac{6 \sqrt{x} + x^{\frac{3}{2}}}{\sqrt{x}} = \frac{6 \sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{x}} + \frac{x^{\frac{3}{2}}}{\sqrt{x}}$
$= 6 + x^{\frac{3}{2} - \frac{1}{2}}$
$= 6 + x^1$
$= 6 + x$
Since $6 + x$ is an expression where the exponent of the variable $x$ is a non-negative integer $(1)$,it satisfies the definition of a polynomial. Therefore,the statement is True.
25
EasyMCQ
Is the following expression a polynomial? Justify your answer:
$8$
A
Yes,it is a constant polynomial.
B
No,it is not a polynomial.
C
Yes,it is a linear polynomial.
D
Yes,it is a quadratic polynomial.

Solution

(A) polynomial is an algebraic expression where the exponents of the variables are non-negative integers.
The expression $8$ can be written as $8 \times x^0$,where $x$ is a variable and $0$ is a non-negative integer.
Since the exponent of the variable is $0$,which is a non-negative integer,$8$ is a polynomial.
Specifically,it is called a constant polynomial.
26
Easy
Is the following expression a polynomial? Justify your answer:
$\sqrt{3} x^{2}-2 x$

Solution

(A) The expression is $\sqrt{3} x^{2}-2 x$.
In this expression,the variable is $x$.
The exponents of the variable $x$ in the terms $\sqrt{3} x^{2}$ and $-2 x$ are $2$ and $1$,respectively.
Since both $2$ and $1$ are whole numbers,the expression satisfies the condition for being a polynomial.
Therefore,$\sqrt{3} x^{2}-2 x$ is a polynomial.
27
EasyMCQ
Is the following expression a polynomial? Justify your answer: $1-\sqrt{5x}$
A
Yes,it is a polynomial.
B
No,it is not a polynomial.
C
It is a constant polynomial.
D
It is a binomial.

Solution

(B) The given expression is $1-\sqrt{5x} = 1-\sqrt{5} \cdot x^{\frac{1}{2}}$.
$A$ polynomial is an algebraic expression in which the exponents of all variables must be non-negative integers (whole numbers).
In the term $\sqrt{5} \cdot x^{\frac{1}{2}}$,the exponent of the variable $x$ is $\frac{1}{2}$,which is not a whole number.
Therefore,the given expression is not a polynomial.
28
Easy
Is the following expression a polynomial? Justify your answer:
$\frac{1}{5 x^{-2}}+5 x+7$

Solution

(A) Given expression: $\frac{1}{5 x^{-2}}+5 x+7$
Using the law of exponents $\frac{1}{x^{-n}} = x^n$,we can rewrite the expression as:
$\frac{1}{5} x^{2}+5 x+7$
In this expression,the exponents of the variable $x$ are $2$,$1$,and $0$ (since $7 = 7x^0$).
Since all exponents of the variable $x$ are non-negative integers (whole numbers),the given expression is a polynomial.
29
Easy
Is the following expression a polynomial? Justify your answer:
$\frac{(x-2)(x-4)}{x}$

Solution

(N/A) First,expand the numerator: $(x-2)(x-4) = x^2 - 4x - 2x + 8 = x^2 - 6x + 8$.
Now,divide each term by $x$: $\frac{x^2 - 6x + 8}{x} = \frac{x^2}{x} - \frac{6x}{x} + \frac{8}{x} = x - 6 + 8x^{-1}$.
$A$ polynomial is an algebraic expression where the exponents of the variables must be non-negative integers (whole numbers).
In the expression $x - 6 + 8x^{-1}$,the third term $8x^{-1}$ has an exponent of $-1$,which is not a whole number.
Therefore,the given expression is not a polynomial.
30
Easy
Are the following expressions polynomials? Justify your answer:
$\frac{1}{x+1}$

Solution

(N/A) polynomial is an algebraic expression in which the exponents of the variable are non-negative integers (whole numbers).
The given expression is $\frac{1}{x+1} = (x+1)^{-1}$.
In this expression,the exponent of the variable $x$ is $-1$,which is not a whole number.
Therefore,the given algebraic expression is not a polynomial.
31
Easy
Are the following expressions polynomials? Justify your answer:
$\frac{1}{7} a^{3}-\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} a^{2}+4 a-7$

Solution

(A) The given expression is $\frac{1}{7} a^{3}-\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} a^{2}+4 a-7$.
$A$ polynomial is an algebraic expression in which the exponents of the variables are non-negative integers (whole numbers).
In the given expression,the exponents of the variable $a$ are $3$,$2$,and $1$ (for the term $4a$),and the constant term $-7$ can be written as $-7a^0$.
Since all exponents $(3, 2, 1, 0)$ are whole numbers,the expression is a polynomial.
32
Easy
Is the following expression a polynomial? Justify your answer:
$\frac{1}{2x}$

Solution

(N/A) $\frac{1}{2x} = \frac{1}{2} x^{-1}$
Here,the exponent of the variable $x$ is $-1$,which is not a whole number.
$A$ polynomial is defined as an algebraic expression in which the exponents of all variables are non-negative integers (whole numbers).
Since $-1$ is not a whole number,this algebraic expression is not a polynomial.
33
EasyMCQ
State whether the following statement is True or False. Justify your answer.
$A$ binomial can have at most two terms.
A
True
B
False

Solution

(B) The given statement is $False$.
$A$ binomial is defined as a polynomial that contains exactly $2$ terms. If a polynomial has fewer than $2$ terms,it is a monomial,and if it has more than $2$ terms,it is a trinomial or a general polynomial. Therefore,a binomial cannot have 'at most' two terms; it must have exactly $2$ terms.
34
Easy
State whether the following statement is True or False. Justify your answer.
Every polynomial is a binomial.

Solution

(FALSE) polynomial can be a monomial,binomial,trinomial,or can have any finite number of terms.
For example,$x^{4} + x^{3} + x^{2} + 1$ is a polynomial,but it is not a binomial because it has four terms.
Hence,the given statement is False.
35
EasyMCQ
State whether the following statement is True or False. Justify your answer.
$A$ binomial may have degree $5$.
A
True
B
False

Solution

(A) The statement is True.
$A$ binomial is defined as a polynomial that contains exactly two terms.
The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable present in the expression.
There is no restriction on the degree of a binomial other than it being a non-negative integer.
For example,the expression $x^{5} + 2$ is a binomial because it has two terms,and its degree is $5$.
36
Easy
Write whether the statement is True or False. Justify your answer.
Zero of a polynomial is always $0$.

Solution

(FALSE) The given statement is False.
Justification: $A$ zero of a polynomial $p(x)$ is a value $k$ such that $p(k) = 0$. For example,consider the polynomial $p(x) = x - 2$. Setting $p(x) = 0$,we get $x - 2 = 0$,which implies $x = 2$. Here,$2$ is the zero of the polynomial,which is not $0$. Therefore,the zero of a polynomial can be any real number,not necessarily $0$.
37
EasyMCQ
State whether the following statement is True or False. Justify your answer.
$A$ polynomial cannot have more than one zero.
A
True
B
False

Solution

(B) The given statement is False.
Justification: $A$ polynomial can have more than one zero. The number of zeroes of a polynomial depends on its degree. According to the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra,a polynomial of degree $n$ can have at most $n$ real zeroes. For example,a quadratic polynomial $(degree = 2)$ can have up to $2$ zeroes,and a cubic polynomial $(degree = 3)$ can have up to $3$ zeroes.
38
Easy
Write whether the statement is True or False. Justify your answer.
The degree of the sum of two polynomials each of degree $5$ is always $5$.

Solution

(FALSE) The given statement is false.
Justification: The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial.
Consider two polynomials $P(x) = -x^{5} + 3x^{2} + 4$ and $Q(x) = x^{5} + x^{4} + 2x^{3} + 3$.
Both $P(x)$ and $Q(x)$ have a degree of $5$.
Now,find their sum: $P(x) + Q(x) = (-x^{5} + 3x^{2} + 4) + (x^{5} + x^{4} + 2x^{3} + 3) = x^{4} + 2x^{3} + 3x^{2} + 7$.
The degree of the resulting polynomial is $4$,which is not $5$. Thus,the statement is false.
39
EasyMCQ
Check whether $p(x)$ is a multiple of $g(x)$ or not,where $p(x) = x^{3} - x + 1$ and $g(x) = 2 - 3x$.
A
Yes,it is a multiple.
B
No,it is not a multiple.
C
Cannot be determined.
D
It is a multiple only if $x = 0$.

Solution

(B) polynomial $p(x)$ is a multiple of $g(x)$ if and only if $g(x)$ divides $p(x)$ completely,which means the remainder must be $0$.
To find the remainder when $p(x)$ is divided by $g(x) = 2 - 3x$,we set $g(x) = 0$:
$2 - 3x = 0 \implies 3x = 2 \implies x = \frac{2}{3}$.
Now,we evaluate $p\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)$:
$p\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) = \left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^{3} - \left(\frac{2}{3}\right) + 1$
$= \frac{8}{27} - \frac{2}{3} + 1$
$= \frac{8 - 18 + 27}{27} = \frac{17}{27}$.
Since the remainder is $\frac{17}{27} \neq 0$,$p(x)$ is not a multiple of $g(x)$.
40
Medium
Check whether $g(x)$ is a factor of $p(x)$ or not,where $p(x) = 8x^3 - 6x^2 - 4x + 3$ and $g(x) = \frac{x}{3} - \frac{1}{4}$.

Solution

(YES) According to the Factor Theorem,$g(x)$ is a factor of $p(x)$ if $p(a) = 0$,where $a$ is the zero of $g(x)$.
First,find the zero of $g(x)$:
$g(x) = \frac{x}{3} - \frac{1}{4} = 0$
$\frac{x}{3} = \frac{1}{4}$
$x = \frac{3}{4}$
Now,evaluate $p\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)$:
$p\left(\frac{3}{4}\right) = 8\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)^3 - 6\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)^2 - 4\left(\frac{3}{4}\right) + 3$
$= 8 \times \frac{27}{64} - 6 \times \frac{9}{16} - 3 + 3$
$= \frac{27}{8} - \frac{54}{16} - 3 + 3$
$= \frac{27}{8} - \frac{27}{8} - 3 + 3 = 0$
Since $p\left(\frac{3}{4}\right) = 0$,by the Factor Theorem,$g(x)$ is a factor of $p(x)$.
41
MediumMCQ
Find the value of $a$,if $x-a$ is a factor of $x^{3}-a x^{2}+2 x+a-1$.
A
$1/3$
B
$1$
C
$-1$
D
$1/2$

Solution

(A) Let $p(x) = x^{3} - ax^{2} + 2x + a - 1$.
Since $(x - a)$ is a factor of $p(x)$,by the Factor Theorem,$p(a) = 0$.
Substituting $x = a$ in the polynomial:
$p(a) = (a)^{3} - a(a)^{2} + 2(a) + a - 1 = 0$.
$a^{3} - a^{3} + 2a + a - 1 = 0$.
$3a - 1 = 0$.
$3a = 1$.
Therefore,$a = 1/3$.
42
AdvancedMCQ
Without actually calculating the cubes,find the value of $48^{3}-30^{3}-18^{3}$.
A
$77700$
B
$77760$
C
$70000$
D
$35730$

Solution

(B) We know the algebraic identity: $x^{3}+y^{3}+z^{3}-3xyz = (x+y+z)(x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}-xy-yz-zx)$.
If $x+y+z = 0$,then $x^{3}+y^{3}+z^{3} = 3xyz$.
We need to find the value of $48^{3}-30^{3}-18^{3}$,which can be written as $48^{3}+(-30)^{3}+(-18)^{3}$.
Let $x = 48$,$y = -30$,and $z = -18$.
Check the sum: $x+y+z = 48 + (-30) + (-18) = 48 - 48 = 0$.
Since the sum is $0$,we can use the identity $x^{3}+y^{3}+z^{3} = 3xyz$.
Therefore,$48^{3}+(-30)^{3}+(-18)^{3} = 3 \times 48 \times (-30) \times (-18)$.
Calculating the product: $3 \times 48 = 144$,and $(-30) \times (-18) = 540$.
$144 \times 540 = 77760$.
43
Difficult
Without finding the cubes,factorise $(x-y)^{3}+(y-z)^{3}+(z-x)^{3}$.

Solution

(D) We know the algebraic identity: $a^{3}+b^{3}+c^{3}-3abc = (a+b+c)(a^{2}+b^{2}+c^{2}-ab-bc-ca)$.
If $a+b+c = 0$,then $a^{3}+b^{3}+c^{3} = 3abc$.
Let $a = (x-y)$,$b = (y-z)$,and $c = (z-x)$.
Now,calculate the sum $a+b+c = (x-y) + (y-z) + (z-x) = x - x + y - y + z - z = 0$.
Since the sum is $0$,we can apply the identity $a^{3}+b^{3}+c^{3} = 3abc$.
Therefore,$(x-y)^{3}+(y-z)^{3}+(z-x)^{3} = 3(x-y)(y-z)(z-x)$.
44
Easy
Classify the following polynomial as a polynomial in one variable,two variables,etc.
$x^{2}+x+1$

Solution

(A) The given expression is $x^{2}+x+1$.
In this expression,the only variable present is $x$.
Since there is only one distinct variable used throughout the expression,it is classified as a polynomial in one variable.
45
Easy
Classify the following polynomial as a polynomial in one variable,two variables,etc.
$y^{3}-5y$

Solution

(A) The given expression is $y^{3}-5y$.
In this expression,the only variable present is $y$.
Since there is only one distinct variable involved,it is classified as a polynomial in one variable.
46
Easy
Classify the following polynomial as a polynomial in one variable,two variables,etc.:
$x y + y z + z x$

Solution

(N/A) The expression $x y + y z + z x$ contains three distinct variables,namely $x$,$y$,and $z$. Therefore,it is a polynomial in three variables.
47
Easy
Classify the following polynomial as a polynomial in one variable,two variables,etc.:
$x^{2}-2xy+y^{2}+1$

Solution

(B) The given expression is $x^{2}-2xy+y^{2}+1$.
In this expression,the variables present are $x$ and $y$.
Since there are two distinct variables,this is a polynomial in two variables.
48
Easy
Determine the degree of the following polynomial:
$2x - 1$

Solution

(1) The degree of a polynomial is defined as the highest power of the variable present in the polynomial.
In the given polynomial $2x - 1$,the variable is $x$.
The term $2x$ can be written as $2x^1$.
Since the highest power of the variable $x$ is $1$,the degree of the polynomial $2x - 1$ is $1$.
49
Easy
Determine the degree of the following polynomial:
$-10$

Solution

(0) The given expression is $-10$.
$-10$ can be written as $-10 \times x^0$.
Since the exponent of the variable $x$ is $0$,the degree of a non-zero constant polynomial is $0$.
50
EasyMCQ
Determine the degree of the following polynomial:
$x^{3}-9x+3x^{5}$
A
$3$
B
$5$
C
$1$
D
$0$

Solution

(B) The degree of a polynomial is defined as the highest power of the variable present in the polynomial.
In the given polynomial $x^{3}-9x+3x^{5}$,the powers of $x$ are $3$,$1$,and $5$.
The highest power among these is $5$.
Therefore,the degree of the polynomial $x^{3}-9x+3x^{5}$ is $5$.

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