Phyfix Academy Tutor: Ashish
Physics & Mathematics February 3, 2026
Chapter 5 - Test
More about Polynomials
Topics Covered
This assessment covers the following key concepts:
• Simplification of Algebraic Fractions
• Polynomial Expansion and Division Algorithms
• Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem
• Factorization of Cubic Polynomials
• Solving Cubic Equations with Unknown Coefficients
Time allowed: 35 minutes Total Marks: / 34
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Section B (24 marks)
(Write your answers in the space provided.)
5 x2 − 3x + 9 1
6. Simplify × + . (3 marks)
(x + 3)(x2 − 3x + 9) x−2 x+3
7. (a) Expand (4x2 + 3x − 1)(x + 3).
(b) When (4x2 + 3x − 1)(x + 3) is divided by a polynomial p(x), the quotient and the remainder
are 4x2 − x + 12 and −51 respectively. Find the polynomial p(x). (5 marks)
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8. Let f (x) = 4x3 − 4ax2 + x + 6. When f (x) is divided by x − a, the remainder is a2 .
(a) Find the values of a.
(b) If a < 0, find the remainder when f (x) is divided by 2x + 1. (5 marks)
9. Let f (x) = 6x3 − 17x2 − 5x + 6 and g(x) = 2x2 − 7x + 3.
(a) (i) Show that x − 3 is a factor of f (x).
(ii) Hence, factorize f (x) completely.
f (x)
(b) Simplify . (5 marks)
g(x)
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10. It is given that ax3 + bx2 − 11x + 3 is divisible by 3x2 − 4x + 1.
(a) Find the values of a and b.
(b) Hence, solve ax3 + bx2 − 11x + 3 = 0. (6 marks)
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