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Chapter 2: Polynomials > Enhanced Curriculum Support

Enhanced Curriculum Support

This is a comprehensive educational resource designed to provide students with the tools and guidance necessary to excel. This support system is structured to cater to various aspects of learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for academic challenges and practical applications of mathematical concepts. Some are the key benefits are mentioned below:

Comprehensive Learning: This holistic approach helps students gain a thorough understanding of the subject. Practical Application: The resources encourage students to apply mathematical concepts to real-life scenarios, enhancing their practical understanding and problem-solving skills.

Critical Thinking and Reasoning: Value-Based and HOTS questions promote critical thinking and reasoning abilities. These skills are crucial for students to tackle complex problems and make informed decisions.

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Sample Questions

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SecA

1.Which of the following is a zero of the polynomial 2x23x+1?

(A) 1 (B) -1 (C) 2 (D) None of the above

2.If x=2 is a root of the polynomial x24x+3, then the value of the polynomial at x=2 is:

(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) -1 (D) 3

3.Which of the following is the degree of the polynomial 3x34x2+5x6?

(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 1

4.The zeroes of the polynomial x2+5x+6 are:

(A) -1 and -6 (B) -2 and -3 (C) 1 and 6 (D) 2 and 3

SecB

1.Find the zeroes of the polynomial 3x2+5x2.

2.Factorize the polynomial x2+5x+6 and hence find its zeroes.

3.If p(x)=x2+7x+12, find the value of p(2).

4.Verify whether x=1 is a zero of the polynomial x25x+4.

SecC

1.Factorize the polynomial x25x+6 completely and find its zeroes.

2.Using the factorization method, solve the quadratic equation 2x2+7x3=0.

3.Explain the relationship between the coefficients and the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial. Use an example to illustrate.

4.Find the value of kkk if x=3 is a zero of the polynomial 2x2kx+4.

5.Does the polynomial a4+4a2+5 have real zeroes?

6.If the zeroes of the polynomial x33x2+x+1 are a – b, a, a + b, then find the value of a and b.

7.Obtain all other zeroes of 3x4+6x32x210x5, if two of its zeroes are √(5/3) and -√(5/3).

SecD

1.Find the zeroes of the polynomial x27x+12 and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients.

2.Given the quadratic polynomial 2x23x+1, find its zeroes using the factorization method. Also, calculate the sum and product of the zeroes and verify the relations with the coefficients.

3.If x=−3 is a root of the polynomial 3x2+5x+k, find the value of k. Also, find the other root of the polynomial.

4.The polynomial x2+4x+4 represents a perfect square trinomial. Factorize it completely and determine its zeroes.

5.Given the polynomial 2x2+5x3, factorize it and then find the zeroes. Also, solve for the value of x using the quadratic formula.

6. Given that x – √5 is a factor of the polynomial x335x25x+155, find all the zeroes of the polynomial.

7. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 2x2+5x+k, satisfying the relation, α2+β2+αβ=214 then find the value of k.

8. What must be subtracted from p(x) = 8x4+14x32x2+8x12 so that 4x2+3x2 is factor of p(x)?

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Situation:

A charity organization is collecting funds. The total funds collected are represented by the polynomial x2+2x8, where x is the number of donation campaigns run by the organization.

(a) Find the total funds collected after 4 campaigns.

(b) How does the total amount change if the organization runs one more campaign (total of 5 campaigns)?

(c) Explain the importance of running more charity campaigns beyond just the funds collected.

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Q1

1.A polynomial p(x) = x2+kx6 has one of its zeroes as 2. Find the value of k. If the value of k changes, how would the nature of the zeroes of the polynomial change?

Q2

2.The polynomial p(x)=x2+4x+4 represents the cost of an item in terms of x, where x is the number of units produced.

(a) Find the total cost when 5 units are produced.

(b) If the cost is reduced by reducing the number of units, what does the fact that the polynomial is a perfect square tell you about the cost reduction process?

Q3

3.A quadratic polynomial is given by p(x)=2x2+6x4.

(a) Factorize the polynomial and explain how you can relate the roots to real-life situations like maximizing profit or minimizing cost.

(b) Discuss the possible outcomes if the polynomial represented the trajectory of an object in motion. How do the zeroes of the polynomial relate to when the object hits the ground?

Q4

4.A polynomial p(x)=x2+2x15 represents the height of a ball thrown into the air over time.

(a) What is the time at which the ball reaches the maximum height?

(b) How would the graph of this polynomial behave if the coefficient of x2 were negative? What does this imply about the motion of the ball?

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Questions

1. A quadratic polynomial, whose zeroes are –3 and 4, is

2. Find a quadratic polynomial, the sum and product of whose zeroes are √2 and -32 respectively. Also find its zeroes.

3. If the remainder on division of x3+2x2+kx+3 by x – 3 is 21, find the quotient and the value of k. Hence, find the zeroes of the cubic polynomial x3+2x2+kx18.

4. Find the zeroes of the polynomial x2+16x2, and verify the relation between the coefficients and the zeroes of the polynomial.

5. Can x – 1 be the remainder on division of a polynomial p (x) by 2x + 3? Justify your answer.

6. Is the following statement True or False? Justify your answer. If the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial ax2+bx+c are both negative, then a, b and c all have the same sign.

7. Find a quadratic polynomial, the sum and product of whose zeroes are √2 and 32, respectively. Also find its zeroes.

8. Given that two of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ax3+bx2+cx+d are 0, the third zero is

9. A quadratic polynomial, whose zeroes are –3 and 4, is

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Q1

The natural shape of a banana can show the curve of a quadratic polynomial, which is in the form of p(x) = ax2+bx+c, where a,b and c are real numbers, a ≠ 0. By analysing the given figure, we can see that a quadratic polynomial is able to describe the shape of a banana quite accurately, with a = 0.1, b = 0 anc c = 0 Therefore, the polynomial is p(x) = 0.1x2

Based on your understanding of the above case study,answer all the five questions below:

(1) The number of zeroes in the polynomial for the shape of the banana is?

(2) If the curve of the banana is represented by the polynomial then the zeroes are?

(3) If the representation of curve of banana whose one zero is 4 and the sum of the zeroes is 0, the quadratic polynomial is?

(4) Each zero of the polynomial is decreased by 2. The resulting polynomial is P(x)= x2 -2x +1 then, what is the original polynomial?

(5) If the curve representing the polynomial P(x) = m2+n2x22mp+nqx+p2+q2 has equal zeroes then,

Sol 1

1. 1

2. 0

3. x2-16

4. The original polynomial is p(x)=x26x+5.

5. For the polynomial to have equal zeroes, the condition is: mp+nq2 = (m2+n2)(p2+q2)

Q2

To transmit a signal, a controller sends it through the horn, and the dish focuses the signal into a relatively narrow beam. When the signal reaches the viewer's house, it is captured by the satellite dish. A satellite dish is just a special kind of antenna designed to focus on a specific broadcast source. The standard dish consists of a parabolic (bowl-shaped) surface and a central feed horn. To transmit a signal, a controller sends it through the horn, and the dish focuses the signal into a relatively narrow beam.

Based on the above figure, answer the following questions:

1. The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial representing the curve of dish are then the polynomial is?

2. If one of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial representing the curve of the dish of the form P(x)= x2+ax+b is the negative of the other, then which of the following statement is correct?

3. The number of polynomials having 3 and 7 as zeroes are?

4. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial P(x)= x2px+36 and α2+β2 = 9 then the value of p is?

5. If the polynomial representing the curve is P(x) = x2x15 then, One of the factors of the polynomial is

Sol 2

1. P(x)= ax2

2. The sum of the zeroes is zero, so a =

3. There are infinitely many polynomials that have 3 and 7 as zeroes.

4. The value of p is ±9.

5. One of the factors is (x - 5) or (x +3).