POLYNOMIALS

[Link] algebraic expression can have exponents that are rational numbers. However, a
polynomial is an algebraic expression in which the exponent on any variable is a
whole number.
Example:
5𝑥 3+3𝑥+1 is an example of a polynomial. It is an algebraic expression as well and
2𝑥+3√𝑥 is an algebraic expression but not a polynomial.

[Link] of Polynomials Based on the Number of Terms

a) Monomial – A polynomial with just one term. Example: 2x, 6x2, 9xy
b) Binomial – A polynomial with two unlike terms. Example: 4x2+x, 5x+4
a) Trinomial – A polynomial with three unlike terms. Example: x2+3x+4

[Link] Representation of a Quadratic Polynomial

i) The graph of a quadratic polynomial is a parabola
ii) It looks like a U, which either opens upwards or opens downwards depending on the
value of ‘a’ in ax2+bx+c
iii) If ‘a’ is positive, then parabola opens upwards and if ‘a’ is negative then it opens
Downwards.

iv) It can cut the x-axis at 0, 1 or two points

[Link] of the Polynomial xn

For a polynomial of the form y = xn where n is a whole number:
i) as n increases, the graph becomes steeper or draws closer to the Y-axis

ii) If n is odd, the graph lies in the first and third quadrants

iii) If n is even, the graph lies in the first and second quadrants

[Link] graph of y=−𝑥 𝑛 is the reflection of the graph of y = xn on the x-axis.

5.i) Identify that the polynomial intersects the y-axis at one point, indicating it has a
value at x = 0.
ii) If the polynomial intersects the x-axis at two points, indicating it has two real
roots.
iii) A quadratic polynomial always intersects the y-axis at exactly one point. so
this describes the maximum number of times a parabola can intersect the x-axis,
but not the y-axis.
[Link] two roots or two zeros of a quadratic polynomial are 𝛼 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝛽
Sum of the zeros = −b/a and product of two zeros is = c/a
i)When zeros are reciprocal to each then c=a
ii) When zeros are additive inverse to each then 𝑏 =0
iii) Determine the quadratic polynomial : K [ 𝑥 2 − 𝛼 + 𝛽 𝑥 + 𝛼𝛽] = 0

6.

[Link] the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 6𝑥 2 − 3 − 7𝑥Also, verify the relationship
between the zeroes and the coefficient of a polynomial.

To verify the coefficient

Here 𝑎 = 6 , 𝑏 = −7 , 𝑐 = −3

If 2𝑥 − 3 = 0
⟹ 2𝑥 = 3
⟹ 𝑥 = 3/2
3
⟹ 𝛼 = 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝛽 = −1/3
2
 1. A linear polynomial (degree 1) has exactly one zero.

 Polynomial of degree n : Has at least 1 and at most n zeros.

 Linear Polynomial (degree 1): Has at least 1 and at most 1 zero.
 Quadratic Polynomial (degree 2): Has at least 0 and at most 2 zeros.
 Cubic Polynomial (degree 3): Has at least 1 and at most 3 zeros.

2.
 POLYNOMIALS
1. The degree of polynomial x  x + 7 is
5 4

(A)5 (B)4 (C)2 (D)0

3 2
2. The degree of polynomial x x + 7 is
(A)3 (B)1 (C)0 (D)2
3 2
4. If 1 is one of the zeros of the polynomial x + 2x + x + k, the value of k is
(A)1 (B)4 (C)4 (D)5
5. At how many points the given cubic polynomial (x + 1)(x + 3)x intersects with x-axis ?
(A)3 (B)2 (C)1 (D)4
3
6. At how many points the polynomial p(x) = x + 8 intersects with x-axis ?
(A)0 (B)1 (C)2 (D)3
7. If 1 is one of zeros of polynomial x  x + k, the value of k is
2

(A)2 (B)0 (C)2 (D)4

5 3 2
8. A polynomial of the form ax + bx + cx + dx + e has at most
(A)3 zeros (B)5 zeros (C)7 zeros (D)11 zeros
2
9. Product of zeros of (2x + kx + 6) is
𝐾 −𝐾
(A)3 (B)3 (C) 2 (D) 2
10. Sum of zeros of the given quadratic polynomial 3x2 + k = 0 is
−𝐾 −3
(A) (B) 𝐾 (C) K (D) 0
3
3 2
11. Sum of zeros of the given cubic polynomial, p(x) = 2x + kx + 4x + 5 is 3, then value of k is
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 6
[Link] one of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial (k − 1)x + kx + 1 is −3, then the value of k is
2

[Link] the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2+ bx + c, where c ≠0, are equal, then
(a) c and a have opposite signs (b) c and b have opposite signs
(c) c and a have same sign (d) c and b have the same sign
14. If 1 is one of zeros of polynomial p(x) = ax2 + bx + 1, then
(A)A + 1 = B (B)A  B = 0 (C)A  B  1 = 0 (D)A + B = 1
2
15. If x + 2 is a factor of p(x) = 2x + 3x + k, then value of k is
(A)2 (B)2 (C)14 (D)4
2
16. The value of remainder, if 𝑥 + (𝑎 + 𝑏)𝑥 + 𝑎𝑏 is divided by (𝑥 + 𝑎), is
(A)0 (B) 𝑥 + 𝑏 (C)ab (D)−𝑏
17. The quotient on dividing x  4 by x  2 is
2

(A) 𝑥 + 4 (B) 𝑥4 (C) 𝑥 2 (D) 𝑥+ 2

18. The number of polynomials having zeroes as (−2) and 5 is
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) more than 3
2
19. The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x + 99x + 127 are
(A) both positive (B) both negative
(C) one positive and one negative (D) both are equal
[Link] the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax + bx + c, c 0 are equal,then
2

(A) c and a have opposite sign (B) c and b have opposite sign
(C) c and a have the same sign (D) c and b have the same sign
21. A quadratic polynomial will intersect y-axis at
(A) one point only (B) two points only (C) at most two points (D) at least two points
22. A quadratic polynomial will intersect x-axis at
(A) one point only (B) two points only (C) at most two points D) at least two points
23. If one zero of the polynomial f(x) = (k2 +4)𝑥2 +13𝑥 + 4𝑘 is reciprocal of other , then the value of k is
equal to
(A) 2 (B) −2 (C) 1 (D) – 1
24. If two zeroes of a quadratic polynomial are 2 and – 3 and the graph of the polynomial is a downward
opening parabola, then the polynomial is:
(A) 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 6 B. 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 6 C. −𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 6 D. option both a &c
25. Find the number of polynomials having 3 and 7 as zeroes are ______
A)1 B)2 C)3 D) more than 3
26. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial p x = x − px + 36 and α2 + β2 = 9 then the
2

value of P is
A)6 B)3 C)9 D)8
2
[Link] α and β are the zeroes of p(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 6𝑥 − 6 then
A. α + β + α β =0 B. α + β > α β C. α + β = α β D. α + β < α β
2 2
28. If one of the quadratic polynomial x +3𝑥 + 𝑘𝑥 +3𝑥 + 𝑘 is 2, then the value of k is:
(𝑎) 10 (𝑏) − 10 (𝑐) − 7 (𝑑) − 2
29. Write the zeros of the polynomial. f(x)=x2−𝑥 − 6
30. Find the value of P so that the polynomial 𝑝𝑥(𝑥 − 3) + 9 = 0 has two equal roots.
SECTION –B
[Link] the sum of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial kx² + 3x + 4 is equal to their product, then find the
Value of k.
[Link] the sum and product of the zeros of the polynomial 9x² − 5
3. If a and ß are zeros of p(x) = 2x² − 𝑥 – 6, then find the value of the value of 𝑎 ⁻¹ + ß⁻¹ .
4. If the zeros of the quadratic polynomial ax² + bx + c are reciprocal to each other, then the value of c.
[Link] the quadratic polynomial, the sum and product of whose are ( 3 + 5) and (3 − √5) respectively.
[Link] the zeros of the polynomial x² − 3x – 4 .
7. If a and ß are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 9x² −1, find the value of a² + ß².
8. If the sum of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial kx² + 3x + 4l is equal to their product, then find the
value of k.
9. If 𝛼 and 𝛽are the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = 𝑥² + 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞 form polynomial whore zeros are (𝛼 + 𝛽)² and
(𝛼 – 𝛽)²
10. .Find the zeroes of the following quadratic polynomials and verify the relationship between the
zeroes and the coefficients.
(i) 𝒙2 − 2x − 8 (ii) 4s2 − 4s + 1 (iii) 6𝒙2 − 3 − 7𝒙
(iv) 𝒂𝒙𝟐 − 𝒂𝟐 + 𝟏 𝒙 + 𝒂 (v) t2 − 15 (vi) 3𝒙2 − 𝒙 – 4
[Link] what value of P (−4) is a zero of the polynomial 𝑥 2 − 𝟐𝑥 – (7𝑝 + 3)
[Link] (−4) is a zero of the polynomial 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − (2𝑘 + 2) then find the value of k ?
[Link] the quadratic polynomial the sum of whose zeros is 8 and product is 12 ,Hence find the zeros of the
polynomial .
[Link] 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeros of the polynomial 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 7 then find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros
are ( 3 𝛼 + 4𝛽) and (4 𝛼 + 3𝛽 )
15. If the zeros of the polynomial 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞 are double the value to the zeros of 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − [Link]
the value of p and q .
[Link] the sum of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial f(y) =𝑘𝑦 2 + 2𝑦 + 3𝑘 is equal to their product. Find
the value of k .
17. If α and β are zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 – 6x + y. Find the value of ‘y’ if 3α + 2β = 20.
18. If α and β are zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 – 6x + then write the polynomial ,whose zeros are
3𝛼 𝑎𝑛𝑑 3𝛽
[Link] quadratic equations x2 – 6x + a = 0 and x2 – cx + 6 = 0 have one root in common. The other roots of
the first and second equations are integers in the ratio 4 : 3.