Class 9th Mathematics AP Board Solution
Exercise 2.1- Find the degree of each of the polynomials given below (i) x^5 - x^4 + 3 (ii)…
- Which of the following expressions are polynomials in one variable and which are…
- Write the coefficient of x^3 in each of the following (i) x^3 + x + 1 (ii) 2 -…
- Classify the following as linear, quadratic and cubic polynomials (i) 5x^2 + x -…
- Write whether the following statements are True or False. Justify your answer…
- Give one example each of a monomial and trinomial of degree 10.
Exercise 2.2- Find the value of the polynomial 4x^2 - 5x + 3, when (i) x = 0 (ii) x = -1 (iii)…
- p(x) = x^2 - x +1 Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following…
- p(y) = 2 + y + 2y^2 - y^3 Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following…
- p(z) = z^3 Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials.…
- p(t) = (t - 1) (t + 1) Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following…
- p(x) = x^2 - 3x + 2 Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following…
- p(x) = 2x + 1; x = - 1/2 Verify whether the values of x given in each case are…
- p(x) = 5x - π; x = -3/2 Verify whether the values of x given in each case are…
- p(x) = x^2 - 1; x = ±1 Verify whether the values of x given in each case are…
- p(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2); x = -1, -2 Verify whether the values of x given in each…
- p(y) = y^2 ; y = 0 Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the…
- p(x) = ax + b ; x = - b/a Verify whether the values of x given in each case are…
- f(x) = 3x^2 - 1; x = - 1/root 3 , 2/root 3 Verify whether the values of x given…
- f (x) = 2x - 1, x = 1/2 , -1/2 Verify whether the values of x given in each…
- f(x) = x + 2 Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.…
- f(x) = x - 2 Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.…
- f(x) = 2x + 3 Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.…
- f(x) = 2x - 3 Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.…
- f(x) = x^2 Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.…
- f(x) = px, p ≠ 0 Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following…
- f(x) = px + q, p ≠ 0, p q are real numbers. Find the zero of the polynomial in…
- If 2 is a zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2x^2 - 3x + 7a, find the value of a.…
- If 0 and 1 are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = 2x^3 - 3x^2 + ax + b, find…
Exercise 2.3- x + 1 Find the remainder when x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following…
- x - 1/2 Find the remainder when x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following…
- x Find the remainder when x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following…
- x + π Find the remainder when x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following…
- 5 + 2x Find the remainder when x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following…
- Find the remainder when x^3 - px^2 + 6x - p is divided by x - p.
- Find the remainder when 2x^2 - 3x + 5 is divided by 2x - 3. Does it exactly…
- Find the remainder when 9x^3 - 3x^2 + x - 5 is divided by x - 2/3…
- If the polynomials 2x^3 + ax^2 + 3x - 5 and x^3 + x^2 - 4x + a leave the same…
- If the polynomials x^3 + ax^2 + 5 and x^3 - 2x^2 + a are divided by (x + 2)…
- Find the remainder when f (x) = x^4 - 3x^2 + 4 is divided by g(x)= x - 2 and…
- Find the remainder when p(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 14x - 3 is divided by g(x) = 1 - 2x…
- When a polynomial 2x^3 +3x^2 + ax + b is divided by (x - 2) leaves remainder 2,…
Exercise 2.4- x^3 - x^2 - x + 1 Determine which of the following polynomials has (x + 1) as a…
- x^4 - x^3 + x^2 - x + 1 Determine which of the following polynomials has (x +…
- x^4 + 2x^3 + 2x^2 + x + 1 Determine which of the following polynomials has (x +…
- x^3 - x^2 -(3 - √3) x + √3 Determine which of the following polynomials has (x…
- f(x) = 5x^3 + x^2 - 5x - 1, g(x) = x + 1 Use the Factor Theorem to determine…
- f(x) = x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1, g(x) = x + 1 Use the Factor Theorem to determine…
- f(x) = x^3 - 4x^2 + x + 6, g(x) = x - 2 Use the Factor Theorem to determine…
- f(x) = 3x^3 + x^2 - 20x + 12, g(x) = 3x-2 Use the Factor Theorem to determine…
- f(x) = 4x^3 + 20x^2 + 33x + 18, g(x) = 2x + 3 Use the Factor Theorem to…
- Show that (x - 2), (x + 3) and (x - 4) are factors of x^3 - 3x^2 - 10x + 24.…
- Show that (x + 4), (x - 3) and (x - 7) are factors of x^3 - 6x^2 - 19x + 84.…
- If both (x - 2) and (x - 1/2) are factors of px^2 + 5x + r, show that p = r.…
- If (x^2 - 1) is a factor of ax^4 + bx^3 + cx^2 + dx + e, show that a + c + e = b…
- x^3 - 2x^2 - x + 2 Factorize
- x^3 - 3x^2 - 9x - 5 Factorize
- x^3 + 13x^2 + 32x + 20 Factorize
- y^3 + y^2 - y - 1 Factorize
- If ax^2 + bx + c and bx^2 + ax + c have a common factor x + 1 then show that c =…
- If x^2 - x - 6 and x^2 + 3x - 18 have a common factor (x - a) then find the…
- If (y - 3) is a factor of y^3 - 2y^2 - 9y + 18 then find the other two factors.…
Exercise 2.5- (x + 5) (x + 2) Use suitable identities to find the following products…
- (x - 5) (x - 5) Use suitable identities to find the following products…
- (3x + 2)(3x - 2) Use suitable identities to find the following products…
- (x^2 + 1/x^2) (x^2 - 1/x^2) Use suitable identities to find the following…
- (1 + x) (1 + x) Use suitable identities to find the following products…
- 101 × 99 Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.…
- 999 × 999 Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.…
- 50 1/2 x 49 1/2 Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.…
- 501 × 501 Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.…
- 30.5 × 29.5 Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.…
- 16x^2 + 24xy + 9y^2 Factorise the following using appropriate identities.…
- 4y^2 - 4y + 1 Factorise the following using appropriate identities.…
- 4x^2 - y^2/25 Factorise the following using appropriate identities.…
- 18a^2 - 50 Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
- x^2 + 5x + 6 Factorise the following using appropriate identities.…
- 3p^2 - 24p + 36 Factorise the following using appropriate identities.…
- (x + 2y + 4z)^2 Expand each of the following, using suitable identities…
- (2a - 3b)^3 Expand each of the following, using suitable identities…
- (-2a + 5b - 3c)^2 Expand each of the following, using suitable identities…
- (a/4 - b/2 + 1)^2 Expand each of the following, using suitable identities…
- (p + 1)^3 Expand each of the following, using suitable identities…
- (x - 2/3 y)^3 Expand each of the following, using suitable identities…
- 25x^2 + 16y^2 + 4z^2 - 40xy + 16yz - 20xz Factorise
- 9a^2 + 4b^2 + 16c^2 + 12ab - 16bc - 24ca Factorise
- Find the degree of each of the polynomials given below (i) x^5 - x^4 + 3 (ii)…
- Which of the following expressions are polynomials in one variable and which are…
- Write the coefficient of x^3 in each of the following (i) x^3 + x + 1 (ii) 2 -…
- Classify the following as linear, quadratic and cubic polynomials (i) 5x^2 + x -…
- Write whether the following statements are True or False. Justify your answer…
- Give one example each of a monomial and trinomial of degree 10.
- Find the value of the polynomial 4x^2 - 5x + 3, when (i) x = 0 (ii) x = -1 (iii)…
- p(x) = x^2 - x +1 Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following…
- p(y) = 2 + y + 2y^2 - y^3 Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following…
- p(z) = z^3 Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials.…
- p(t) = (t - 1) (t + 1) Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following…
- p(x) = x^2 - 3x + 2 Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following…
- p(x) = 2x + 1; x = - 1/2 Verify whether the values of x given in each case are…
- p(x) = 5x - π; x = -3/2 Verify whether the values of x given in each case are…
- p(x) = x^2 - 1; x = ±1 Verify whether the values of x given in each case are…
- p(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2); x = -1, -2 Verify whether the values of x given in each…
- p(y) = y^2 ; y = 0 Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the…
- p(x) = ax + b ; x = - b/a Verify whether the values of x given in each case are…
- f(x) = 3x^2 - 1; x = - 1/root 3 , 2/root 3 Verify whether the values of x given…
- f (x) = 2x - 1, x = 1/2 , -1/2 Verify whether the values of x given in each…
- f(x) = x + 2 Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.…
- f(x) = x - 2 Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.…
- f(x) = 2x + 3 Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.…
- f(x) = 2x - 3 Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.…
- f(x) = x^2 Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.…
- f(x) = px, p ≠ 0 Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following…
- f(x) = px + q, p ≠ 0, p q are real numbers. Find the zero of the polynomial in…
- If 2 is a zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2x^2 - 3x + 7a, find the value of a.…
- If 0 and 1 are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = 2x^3 - 3x^2 + ax + b, find…
- x + 1 Find the remainder when x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following…
- x - 1/2 Find the remainder when x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following…
- x Find the remainder when x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following…
- x + π Find the remainder when x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following…
- 5 + 2x Find the remainder when x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following…
- Find the remainder when x^3 - px^2 + 6x - p is divided by x - p.
- Find the remainder when 2x^2 - 3x + 5 is divided by 2x - 3. Does it exactly…
- Find the remainder when 9x^3 - 3x^2 + x - 5 is divided by x - 2/3…
- If the polynomials 2x^3 + ax^2 + 3x - 5 and x^3 + x^2 - 4x + a leave the same…
- If the polynomials x^3 + ax^2 + 5 and x^3 - 2x^2 + a are divided by (x + 2)…
- Find the remainder when f (x) = x^4 - 3x^2 + 4 is divided by g(x)= x - 2 and…
- Find the remainder when p(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 14x - 3 is divided by g(x) = 1 - 2x…
- When a polynomial 2x^3 +3x^2 + ax + b is divided by (x - 2) leaves remainder 2,…
- x^3 - x^2 - x + 1 Determine which of the following polynomials has (x + 1) as a…
- x^4 - x^3 + x^2 - x + 1 Determine which of the following polynomials has (x +…
- x^4 + 2x^3 + 2x^2 + x + 1 Determine which of the following polynomials has (x +…
- x^3 - x^2 -(3 - √3) x + √3 Determine which of the following polynomials has (x…
- f(x) = 5x^3 + x^2 - 5x - 1, g(x) = x + 1 Use the Factor Theorem to determine…
- f(x) = x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1, g(x) = x + 1 Use the Factor Theorem to determine…
- f(x) = x^3 - 4x^2 + x + 6, g(x) = x - 2 Use the Factor Theorem to determine…
- f(x) = 3x^3 + x^2 - 20x + 12, g(x) = 3x-2 Use the Factor Theorem to determine…
- f(x) = 4x^3 + 20x^2 + 33x + 18, g(x) = 2x + 3 Use the Factor Theorem to…
- Show that (x - 2), (x + 3) and (x - 4) are factors of x^3 - 3x^2 - 10x + 24.…
- Show that (x + 4), (x - 3) and (x - 7) are factors of x^3 - 6x^2 - 19x + 84.…
- If both (x - 2) and (x - 1/2) are factors of px^2 + 5x + r, show that p = r.…
- If (x^2 - 1) is a factor of ax^4 + bx^3 + cx^2 + dx + e, show that a + c + e = b…
- x^3 - 2x^2 - x + 2 Factorize
- x^3 - 3x^2 - 9x - 5 Factorize
- x^3 + 13x^2 + 32x + 20 Factorize
- y^3 + y^2 - y - 1 Factorize
- If ax^2 + bx + c and bx^2 + ax + c have a common factor x + 1 then show that c =…
- If x^2 - x - 6 and x^2 + 3x - 18 have a common factor (x - a) then find the…
- If (y - 3) is a factor of y^3 - 2y^2 - 9y + 18 then find the other two factors.…
- (x + 5) (x + 2) Use suitable identities to find the following products…
- (x - 5) (x - 5) Use suitable identities to find the following products…
- (3x + 2)(3x - 2) Use suitable identities to find the following products…
- (x^2 + 1/x^2) (x^2 - 1/x^2) Use suitable identities to find the following…
- (1 + x) (1 + x) Use suitable identities to find the following products…
- 101 × 99 Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.…
- 999 × 999 Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.…
- 50 1/2 x 49 1/2 Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.…
- 501 × 501 Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.…
- 30.5 × 29.5 Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.…
- 16x^2 + 24xy + 9y^2 Factorise the following using appropriate identities.…
- 4y^2 - 4y + 1 Factorise the following using appropriate identities.…
- 4x^2 - y^2/25 Factorise the following using appropriate identities.…
- 18a^2 - 50 Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
- x^2 + 5x + 6 Factorise the following using appropriate identities.…
- 3p^2 - 24p + 36 Factorise the following using appropriate identities.…
- (x + 2y + 4z)^2 Expand each of the following, using suitable identities…
- (2a - 3b)^3 Expand each of the following, using suitable identities…
- (-2a + 5b - 3c)^2 Expand each of the following, using suitable identities…
- (a/4 - b/2 + 1)^2 Expand each of the following, using suitable identities…
- (p + 1)^3 Expand each of the following, using suitable identities…
- (x - 2/3 y)^3 Expand each of the following, using suitable identities…
- 25x^2 + 16y^2 + 4z^2 - 40xy + 16yz - 20xz Factorise
- 9a^2 + 4b^2 + 16c^2 + 12ab - 16bc - 24ca Factorise
Exercise 2.1
Question 1.Find the degree of each of the polynomials given below
(i) x5 - x4 + 3
(ii) x2 + x - 5
(iii) 5
(iv) 3x6 + 6y3 - 7
(v) 4 - y2
(vi) 5t - √3
Answer:Degree of p(x) is the highest power of x in p(x).
(i) The highest power of x in x5 - x4 + 3 is 5.
∴ The degree of x5 - x4 + 3 is 5.
(ii) The highest power of x in x2 + x - 5 is 2.
∴ The degree of x2 + x - 5 is 2.
(iii) The highest power of x in 5 is 0(∵ there is no term of x).
∴ The degree of 5 is 0.
(iv) The highest power of x in 3x6 + 6y3 - 7 is 6.
∴ The degree of 3x6 + 6y3 - 7 is 6.
(v) The highest power of y in 4 - y2 is 2.
∴ The degree of 4 - y2 is 2.
(vi) The highest power of t in 5t – √3 is 1.
∴ The degree of 5t – √3 is 1.
Question 2.Which of the following expressions are polynomials in one variable and which are not? Give reasons for your answer.
(i) 3x2 - 2x + 5
(ii) x2 + √2
(iii) p2 - 3p + q
(iv) 
(v) 
(vi) x100 + y100
Answer:(i) 3x2 - 2x + 5 has only one variable that is x.
∴ yes, it is a polynomial in one variable.
(ii) x2 + √2 has only one variable that is x.
∴ yes, it is a polynomial in one variable.
(iii) p2 – 3p + q has two variables that are p and q.
∴ no, it is not a polynomial in one variable.
(iv)
has a negative exponent of y.
∴ no, it is not a polynomial.
(v) The exponent of x in 5√x + x√5 is 1/2 which is not a non-negative integer
∴ no, it is not a polynomial.
(vi) x100 + y100 has two variables that are x and y.
∴ no, it is not a polynomial in one variable.
Question 3.Write the coefficient of x3 in each of the following
(i) x3 + x + 1 (ii) 2 - x3 + x2
(iii)
(iv) 2x3 + 5
(v)
(vi) 
(vii) 2x2 + 5 (vi) 4
Answer:A coefficient is a multiplicative factor in some term of a polynomial. It is the constant written before the variable.
Therefore,
(i) The constant written before x3 in x3 + x + 1 is 1.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in x3 + x + 1 is 1.
(ii) The constant written before x3 in 2 – x3 + x2 is -1.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in 2 – x3 + x2 is -1.
(iii) The constant written before x3 in √2x3 + 5 is √2.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in √2x3 + 5 is √2.
(iv) The constant written before x3 in 2x3 + 5 is 2.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in 2x3 + 5 is 2.
(v) The constant written before x3 in
is
.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in
is
.
(vi) The constant written before x3 in
is
.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in
is
.
(vii) The term x3 does not exist in 2x2 + 5.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in 2x2 + 5 is 0.
(viii) The term x3 does not exist in 4.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in 4 is 0.
Question 4.Classify the following as linear, quadratic and cubic polynomials
(i) 5x2 + x - 7 (ii) x - x3
(iii) x2 + x + 4 (iv) x - 1
(v) 3p (vi) πr2
Answer:(i) A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2
∵ the degree of 5x2 + x – 7 is 2
∴ 5x2 + x – 7 is a quadratic polynomial.
(ii) A cubic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 3
∵ the degree of 5x2 + x – 7 is 3
∴ 5x2 + x – 7 is a cubic polynomial.
(iii) A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2
∵ the degree of x2 + x + 4 is 2
∴ x2 + x + 4 is a quadratic polynomial.
(iv) A linear polynomial is a polynomial of degree 1
∵ the degree of x – 1 is 1
∴ x – 1 is a linear polynomial.
(v) A linear polynomial is a polynomial of degree 1
∵ the degree of 3p is 1
∴ 3p is a linear polynomial.
(vi) A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2
∵ the degree of πr2 is 2
∴ πr2 is a quadratic polynomial.
Question 5.Write whether the following statements are True or False. Justify your answer
(i) A binomial can have at the most two terms
(ii) Every polynomial is a binomial
(iii) A binomial may have degree 3
(iv) Degree of zero polynomial is zero
(v) The degree of x2 + 2xy + y2 is 2
(vi) πr2 is monomial.
Answer:(i) A polynomial with two terms is called a binomial.
∴ The statement is true.
(ii) A polynomial can have more than two terms.
∴ The statement is false.
(iii) A binomial should have two terms, the degree of those terms can be any integer.
∴ The statement is true.
(iv) The constant polynomial whose coefficients are all equal to 0, is called a zero polynomial. Its degree can be any integer.
∴ The statement is false.
(v) The highest power in x2 + 2xy + y2 is 2, therefore its degree is 2.
∴ The statement is true.
(vi) A monomial is a polynomial which has only one term.
∵ πr2 has only one term
∴ The statement is true.
Question 6.Give one example each of a monomial and trinomial of degree 10.
Answer:A monomial is a polynomial which has only one term, and the degree is the highest power of the variable. Therefore, an example of a monomial of degree 10 is 3x10.
A trinomial is a polynomial which has three terms, and the degree is the highest power of the variable. Therefore, example of a trinomial of degree 10 is 3x10 + 2x2 + 5.
Find the degree of each of the polynomials given below
(i) x5 - x4 + 3
(ii) x2 + x - 5
(iii) 5
(iv) 3x6 + 6y3 - 7
(v) 4 - y2
(vi) 5t - √3
Answer:
Degree of p(x) is the highest power of x in p(x).
(i) The highest power of x in x5 - x4 + 3 is 5.
∴ The degree of x5 - x4 + 3 is 5.
(ii) The highest power of x in x2 + x - 5 is 2.
∴ The degree of x2 + x - 5 is 2.
(iii) The highest power of x in 5 is 0(∵ there is no term of x).
∴ The degree of 5 is 0.
(iv) The highest power of x in 3x6 + 6y3 - 7 is 6.
∴ The degree of 3x6 + 6y3 - 7 is 6.
(v) The highest power of y in 4 - y2 is 2.
∴ The degree of 4 - y2 is 2.
(vi) The highest power of t in 5t – √3 is 1.
∴ The degree of 5t – √3 is 1.
Question 2.
Which of the following expressions are polynomials in one variable and which are not? Give reasons for your answer.
(i) 3x2 - 2x + 5
(ii) x2 + √2
(iii) p2 - 3p + q
(iv)
(v)
(vi) x100 + y100
Answer:
(i) 3x2 - 2x + 5 has only one variable that is x.
∴ yes, it is a polynomial in one variable.
(ii) x2 + √2 has only one variable that is x.
∴ yes, it is a polynomial in one variable.
(iii) p2 – 3p + q has two variables that are p and q.
∴ no, it is not a polynomial in one variable.
(iv) has a negative exponent of y.
∴ no, it is not a polynomial.
(v) The exponent of x in 5√x + x√5 is 1/2 which is not a non-negative integer
∴ no, it is not a polynomial.
(vi) x100 + y100 has two variables that are x and y.
∴ no, it is not a polynomial in one variable.
Question 3.
Write the coefficient of x3 in each of the following
(i) x3 + x + 1 (ii) 2 - x3 + x2
(iii) (iv) 2x3 + 5
(v) (vi)
(vii) 2x2 + 5 (vi) 4
Answer:
A coefficient is a multiplicative factor in some term of a polynomial. It is the constant written before the variable.
Therefore,
(i) The constant written before x3 in x3 + x + 1 is 1.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in x3 + x + 1 is 1.
(ii) The constant written before x3 in 2 – x3 + x2 is -1.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in 2 – x3 + x2 is -1.
(iii) The constant written before x3 in √2x3 + 5 is √2.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in √2x3 + 5 is √2.
(iv) The constant written before x3 in 2x3 + 5 is 2.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in 2x3 + 5 is 2.
(v) The constant written before x3 in is
.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in is
.
(vi) The constant written before x3 in is
.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in is
.
(vii) The term x3 does not exist in 2x2 + 5.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in 2x2 + 5 is 0.
(viii) The term x3 does not exist in 4.
∴ The coefficient of x3 in 4 is 0.
Question 4.
Classify the following as linear, quadratic and cubic polynomials
(i) 5x2 + x - 7 (ii) x - x3
(iii) x2 + x + 4 (iv) x - 1
(v) 3p (vi) πr2
Answer:
(i) A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2
∵ the degree of 5x2 + x – 7 is 2
∴ 5x2 + x – 7 is a quadratic polynomial.
(ii) A cubic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 3
∵ the degree of 5x2 + x – 7 is 3
∴ 5x2 + x – 7 is a cubic polynomial.
(iii) A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2
∵ the degree of x2 + x + 4 is 2
∴ x2 + x + 4 is a quadratic polynomial.
(iv) A linear polynomial is a polynomial of degree 1
∵ the degree of x – 1 is 1
∴ x – 1 is a linear polynomial.
(v) A linear polynomial is a polynomial of degree 1
∵ the degree of 3p is 1
∴ 3p is a linear polynomial.
(vi) A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2
∵ the degree of πr2 is 2
∴ πr2 is a quadratic polynomial.
Question 5.
Write whether the following statements are True or False. Justify your answer
(i) A binomial can have at the most two terms
(ii) Every polynomial is a binomial
(iii) A binomial may have degree 3
(iv) Degree of zero polynomial is zero
(v) The degree of x2 + 2xy + y2 is 2
(vi) πr2 is monomial.
Answer:
(i) A polynomial with two terms is called a binomial.
∴ The statement is true.
(ii) A polynomial can have more than two terms.
∴ The statement is false.
(iii) A binomial should have two terms, the degree of those terms can be any integer.
∴ The statement is true.
(iv) The constant polynomial whose coefficients are all equal to 0, is called a zero polynomial. Its degree can be any integer.
∴ The statement is false.
(v) The highest power in x2 + 2xy + y2 is 2, therefore its degree is 2.
∴ The statement is true.
(vi) A monomial is a polynomial which has only one term.
∵ πr2 has only one term
∴ The statement is true.
Question 6.
Give one example each of a monomial and trinomial of degree 10.
Answer:
A monomial is a polynomial which has only one term, and the degree is the highest power of the variable. Therefore, an example of a monomial of degree 10 is 3x10.
A trinomial is a polynomial which has three terms, and the degree is the highest power of the variable. Therefore, example of a trinomial of degree 10 is 3x10 + 2x2 + 5.
Exercise 2.2
Question 1.Find the value of the polynomial 4x2 - 5x + 3, when
(i) x = 0 (ii) x = -1
(iii) x = 2 (iv) 
Answer:(i) p(x) = 4x2 – 5x + 3
⇒ p(0) = 4(0)2 – 5(0) + 3
⇒ p(0) = 0– 0 + 3
⇒ p(0) = 3
(ii) p(x) = 4x2 – 5x + 3
⇒ p(-1) = 4(-1)2 – 5(-1) + 3
⇒ p(-1) = 4 × 1– (-5) + 3
⇒ p(-1) = 4 +5 + 3
⇒ p(-1) = 12
(iii) p(x) = 4x2 – 5x + 3
⇒ p(2) = 4(2)2 – 5(2) + 3
⇒ p(2) = 4 × 4– 10 + 3
⇒ p(2) = 16– 10 + 3
⇒ p(2) = 9
(iv) p(x) = 4x2 – 5x + 3





Question 2.Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials.
p(x) = x2 - x +1
Answer:p(x) = x2 – x + 1
⇒ p(0) = (0)2 – 0 + 1
⇒ p(0) = 1
And,
⇒ p(1) = (1)2 – 1 + 1
⇒ p(1) = 1– 1 + 1
⇒ p(1) = 1
And,
⇒ p(2) = (2)2 – 2 + 1
⇒ p(2) = 4– 2 + 1
⇒ p(2) = 3
Question 3.Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials.
p(y) = 2 + y + 2y2 - y3
Answer:p(y) = 2 + y + 2y2 – y3
⇒ p(0) = 2 + 0 + 2(0)2 – (0)3
⇒ p(0) = 2 + 0 + 0– 0
⇒ p(0) = 2
And,
⇒ p(1) = 2 + 1 + 2(1)2 – (1)3
⇒ p(1) = 2 + 1 + 2– 1
⇒ p(1) = 4
And,
⇒ p(2) = 2 + 2 + 2(2)2 – (2)3
⇒ p(2) = 2 + 2 + 8– 8
⇒ p(2) = 4
Question 4.Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials.
p(z) = z3
Answer:p(z) = z3
⇒ p(0) = 03
⇒ p(0) = 0
And,
⇒ p(1) = 13
⇒ p(1) = 1
And,
⇒ p(2) = 23
⇒ p(2) = 8
Question 5.Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials.
p(t) = (t - 1) (t + 1)
Answer:p(t) = (t - 1) (t + 1)
p(t) = t2 + t - t - 1
⇒ p(t) = t2 – 1
⇒ p(0) = (0)2 – 1
⇒ p(0) = 0– 1
⇒ p(0) = -1
And,
⇒ p(1) = (1)2 – 1
⇒ p(1) = 1– 1
⇒ p(1) = 0
And,
⇒ p(2) = (2)2 – 1
⇒ p(2) = 4– 1
⇒ p(2) = 3
Question 6.Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials.
p(x) = x2 - 3x + 2
Answer:p(t) = x2 - 3x + 2
⇒ p(0) = (0)2 – 3(0) + 2
⇒ p(0) = 0– 0 + 2
⇒ p(0) = 2
And,
⇒ p(1) = (1)2 – 3(1) + 2
⇒ p(1) = 1– 3 + 2
⇒ p(0) = 0
And,
⇒ p(2) = (2)2 – 3(2) + 2
⇒ p(2) = 4– 6 + 2
⇒ p(2) = 0
Question 7.Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
p(x) = 2x + 1; 
Answer:p(x) = 2x + 1
⇒ p(-1/2) = 2(-1/2) + 1
⇒ p(-1/2) = -1 + 1
⇒ p(-1/2) = 0
∴ Yes x = -1/2 is the zero of polynomial 2x + 1.
Question 8.Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
p(x) = 5x - π; 
Answer:p(x) = 5x - π



∴ No x = -
is not the zero of polynomial 5x – π.
Question 9.Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
p(x) = x2 - 1; x = ±1
Answer:p(x) = x2 - 1
⇒ p(-1) = (-1)2 – 1
⇒ p(-1) = 1 – 1
⇒ p(-1) = 0
∴ Yes x = -1 is the zero of polynomial x2 – 1.
And,
⇒ p(1) = (1)2 – 1
⇒ p(1) = 1 – 1
⇒ p(1) = 0
∴ Yes x = 1 is the zero of polynomial x2 – 1.
Question 10.Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
p(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2); x = -1, -2
Answer:p(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2)
⇒ p(-1) = (-1 - 1)(-1 + 2);
⇒ p(-1) = -2 × 1
⇒ p(-1) = -2
∴ No x = -1 is not the zero of polynomial (x - 1)(x + 2).
And,
⇒ p(-2) = (-2 - 1)(-2 + 2);
⇒ p(-2) = -3 × 0
⇒ p(-2) = 0
∴ Yes x = -2 is not the zero of polynomial (x - 1)(x + 2).
Question 11.Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
p(y) = y2; y = 0
Answer:p(y) = y2
⇒ p(0) = 02
⇒ p(0) = 0
∴ Yes y = 0 is the zero of polynomial y2.
Question 12.Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
p(x) = ax + b ; 
Answer:p(x) = ax + b



∴ Yes
is the zero of polynomial ax + b.
Question 13.Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
f(x) = 3x2 - 1; x = - 
Answer:f(x) = 3x2 - 1




∴ Yes
is the zero of polynomial 3x2 - 1.




∴ No
is not the zero of polynomial 3x2 - 1.
Question 14.Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
f (x) = 2x - 1, x = 
Answer:f(x) = 2x - 1




∴ Yes
is the zero of polynomial 2x - 1.




∴ No
is not the zero of polynomial 2x - 1.
Question 15.Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = x + 2
Answer:f(x) = x + 2
f(x) = 0
⇒ x + 2 = 0
⇒ x = 0 – 2
⇒ x = -2
∴ x = -2 is the zero of the polynomial x + 2.
Question 16.Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = x - 2
Answer:f(x) = x - 2
f(x) = 0
⇒ x – 2 = 0
⇒ x = 0 + 2
⇒ x = 2
∴ x = 2 is the zero of the polynomial x – 2.
Question 17.Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = 2x + 3
Answer:f(x) = 2x + 3
f(x) = 0
⇒ 2x + 3 = 0
⇒ 2x = 0 – 3
⇒ 2x = -3

∴
is the zero of the polynomial 2x + 3.
Question 18.Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = 2x - 3
Answer:f(x) = 2x – 3
f(x) = 0
⇒ 2x – 3 = 0
⇒ 2x = 0 + 3
⇒ 2x = 3

∴
is the zero of the polynomial 2x – 3.
Question 19.Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = x2
Answer:f(x) = x2
f(x) = 0
⇒ x2 = 0
⇒ x = 0
∴ x = 0 is the zero of the polynomial x2.
Question 20.Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = px, p ≠ 0
Answer:f(x) = px, p ≠ 0
f(x) = 0
⇒ px = 0
⇒ x = 0
∴ x = 0 is the zero of the polynomial px.
Question 21.Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = px + q, p ≠ 0, p q are real numbers.
Answer:f(x) = px + q, p ≠ 0, p q are real numbers.
f(x) = 0
⇒ px + q = 0
⇒ px = -q

∴
is the zero of the polynomial px + q.
Question 22.If 2 is a zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2x2 - 3x + 7a, find the value of a.
Answer:∵ 2 is the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 2x2 - 3x + 7a
∴ p(2) = 0
Now,
p(x) = 2x2 - 3x + 7a
⇒p(2) = 2(2)2 – 3(2)+ 7a
⇒ 2 × 4– 3 × 2 + 7a = 0
⇒ 8– 6 + 7a = 0
⇒ 2 + 7a = 0
⇒ 7a = -2

Question 23.If 0 and 1 are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = 2x3 - 3x2 + ax + b, find the values of a and b.
Answer:∵ 0 and 1 are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = 2x3-3x2+ ax + b
∴ f(0) = 0 and f(1) = 1
Now,
f(x) = 2x3-3x2+ ax + b
⇒ f(0) = 2(0)3 – 3(0)2+ a(0) + 0
⇒ 2 × 0– 3 × 0 + a × 0 + b = 0
⇒ 0– 0 + 0 + b = 0
⇒ b = 0
And,
⇒ f(1) = 2(1)3 – 3(1)2+ a(1) +1
⇒ 2 × 1– 3 × 1 + a × 1 + b = 0
⇒ 2– 3 + a + b = 0
⇒ 2– 3 + a + 0 = 0 [∵ b = 0]
⇒ -1 + a = 0
⇒ a = 1
Find the value of the polynomial 4x2 - 5x + 3, when
(i) x = 0 (ii) x = -1
(iii) x = 2 (iv)
Answer:
(i) p(x) = 4x2 – 5x + 3
⇒ p(0) = 4(0)2 – 5(0) + 3
⇒ p(0) = 0– 0 + 3
⇒ p(0) = 3
(ii) p(x) = 4x2 – 5x + 3
⇒ p(-1) = 4(-1)2 – 5(-1) + 3
⇒ p(-1) = 4 × 1– (-5) + 3
⇒ p(-1) = 4 +5 + 3
⇒ p(-1) = 12
(iii) p(x) = 4x2 – 5x + 3
⇒ p(2) = 4(2)2 – 5(2) + 3
⇒ p(2) = 4 × 4– 10 + 3
⇒ p(2) = 16– 10 + 3
⇒ p(2) = 9
(iv) p(x) = 4x2 – 5x + 3
Question 2.
Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials.
p(x) = x2 - x +1
Answer:
p(x) = x2 – x + 1
⇒ p(0) = (0)2 – 0 + 1
⇒ p(0) = 1
And,
⇒ p(1) = (1)2 – 1 + 1
⇒ p(1) = 1– 1 + 1
⇒ p(1) = 1
And,
⇒ p(2) = (2)2 – 2 + 1
⇒ p(2) = 4– 2 + 1
⇒ p(2) = 3
Question 3.
Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials.
p(y) = 2 + y + 2y2 - y3
Answer:
p(y) = 2 + y + 2y2 – y3
⇒ p(0) = 2 + 0 + 2(0)2 – (0)3
⇒ p(0) = 2 + 0 + 0– 0
⇒ p(0) = 2
And,
⇒ p(1) = 2 + 1 + 2(1)2 – (1)3
⇒ p(1) = 2 + 1 + 2– 1
⇒ p(1) = 4
And,
⇒ p(2) = 2 + 2 + 2(2)2 – (2)3
⇒ p(2) = 2 + 2 + 8– 8
⇒ p(2) = 4
Question 4.
Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials.
p(z) = z3
Answer:
p(z) = z3
⇒ p(0) = 03
⇒ p(0) = 0
And,
⇒ p(1) = 13
⇒ p(1) = 1
And,
⇒ p(2) = 23
⇒ p(2) = 8
Question 5.
Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials.
p(t) = (t - 1) (t + 1)
Answer:
p(t) = (t - 1) (t + 1)
p(t) = t2 + t - t - 1
⇒ p(t) = t2 – 1
⇒ p(0) = (0)2 – 1
⇒ p(0) = 0– 1
⇒ p(0) = -1
And,
⇒ p(1) = (1)2 – 1
⇒ p(1) = 1– 1
⇒ p(1) = 0
And,
⇒ p(2) = (2)2 – 1
⇒ p(2) = 4– 1
⇒ p(2) = 3
Question 6.
Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for each of the following polynomials.
p(x) = x2 - 3x + 2
Answer:
p(t) = x2 - 3x + 2
⇒ p(0) = (0)2 – 3(0) + 2
⇒ p(0) = 0– 0 + 2
⇒ p(0) = 2
And,
⇒ p(1) = (1)2 – 3(1) + 2
⇒ p(1) = 1– 3 + 2
⇒ p(0) = 0
And,
⇒ p(2) = (2)2 – 3(2) + 2
⇒ p(2) = 4– 6 + 2
⇒ p(2) = 0
Question 7.
Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
p(x) = 2x + 1;
Answer:
p(x) = 2x + 1
⇒ p(-1/2) = 2(-1/2) + 1
⇒ p(-1/2) = -1 + 1
⇒ p(-1/2) = 0
∴ Yes x = -1/2 is the zero of polynomial 2x + 1.
Question 8.
Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
p(x) = 5x - π;
Answer:
p(x) = 5x - π
∴ No x = - is not the zero of polynomial 5x – π.
Question 9.
Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
p(x) = x2 - 1; x = ±1
Answer:
p(x) = x2 - 1
⇒ p(-1) = (-1)2 – 1
⇒ p(-1) = 1 – 1
⇒ p(-1) = 0
∴ Yes x = -1 is the zero of polynomial x2 – 1.
And,
⇒ p(1) = (1)2 – 1
⇒ p(1) = 1 – 1
⇒ p(1) = 0
∴ Yes x = 1 is the zero of polynomial x2 – 1.
Question 10.
Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
p(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2); x = -1, -2
Answer:
p(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2)
⇒ p(-1) = (-1 - 1)(-1 + 2);
⇒ p(-1) = -2 × 1
⇒ p(-1) = -2
∴ No x = -1 is not the zero of polynomial (x - 1)(x + 2).
And,
⇒ p(-2) = (-2 - 1)(-2 + 2);
⇒ p(-2) = -3 × 0
⇒ p(-2) = 0
∴ Yes x = -2 is not the zero of polynomial (x - 1)(x + 2).
Question 11.
Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
p(y) = y2; y = 0
Answer:
p(y) = y2
⇒ p(0) = 02
⇒ p(0) = 0
∴ Yes y = 0 is the zero of polynomial y2.
Question 12.
Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
p(x) = ax + b ;
Answer:
p(x) = ax + b
∴ Yes is the zero of polynomial ax + b.
Question 13.
Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
f(x) = 3x2 - 1; x = -
Answer:
f(x) = 3x2 - 1
∴ Yes is the zero of polynomial 3x2 - 1.
∴ No is not the zero of polynomial 3x2 - 1.
Question 14.
Verify whether the values of x given in each case are the zeroes of the polynomial or not?
f (x) = 2x - 1, x =
Answer:
f(x) = 2x - 1
∴ Yes is the zero of polynomial 2x - 1.
∴ No is not the zero of polynomial 2x - 1.
Question 15.
Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = x + 2
Answer:
f(x) = x + 2
f(x) = 0
⇒ x + 2 = 0
⇒ x = 0 – 2
⇒ x = -2
∴ x = -2 is the zero of the polynomial x + 2.
Question 16.
Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = x - 2
Answer:
f(x) = x - 2
f(x) = 0
⇒ x – 2 = 0
⇒ x = 0 + 2
⇒ x = 2
∴ x = 2 is the zero of the polynomial x – 2.
Question 17.
Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = 2x + 3
Answer:
f(x) = 2x + 3
f(x) = 0
⇒ 2x + 3 = 0
⇒ 2x = 0 – 3
⇒ 2x = -3
∴ is the zero of the polynomial 2x + 3.
Question 18.
Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = 2x - 3
Answer:
f(x) = 2x – 3
f(x) = 0
⇒ 2x – 3 = 0
⇒ 2x = 0 + 3
⇒ 2x = 3
∴ is the zero of the polynomial 2x – 3.
Question 19.
Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = x2
Answer:
f(x) = x2
f(x) = 0
⇒ x2 = 0
⇒ x = 0
∴ x = 0 is the zero of the polynomial x2.
Question 20.
Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = px, p ≠ 0
Answer:
f(x) = px, p ≠ 0
f(x) = 0
⇒ px = 0
⇒ x = 0
∴ x = 0 is the zero of the polynomial px.
Question 21.
Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases.
f(x) = px + q, p ≠ 0, p q are real numbers.
Answer:
f(x) = px + q, p ≠ 0, p q are real numbers.
f(x) = 0
⇒ px + q = 0
⇒ px = -q
∴ is the zero of the polynomial px + q.
Question 22.
If 2 is a zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2x2 - 3x + 7a, find the value of a.
Answer:
∵ 2 is the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 2x2 - 3x + 7a
∴ p(2) = 0
Now,
p(x) = 2x2 - 3x + 7a
⇒p(2) = 2(2)2 – 3(2)+ 7a
⇒ 2 × 4– 3 × 2 + 7a = 0
⇒ 8– 6 + 7a = 0
⇒ 2 + 7a = 0
⇒ 7a = -2
Question 23.
If 0 and 1 are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = 2x3 - 3x2 + ax + b, find the values of a and b.
Answer:
∵ 0 and 1 are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = 2x3-3x2+ ax + b
∴ f(0) = 0 and f(1) = 1
Now,
f(x) = 2x3-3x2+ ax + b
⇒ f(0) = 2(0)3 – 3(0)2+ a(0) + 0
⇒ 2 × 0– 3 × 0 + a × 0 + b = 0
⇒ 0– 0 + 0 + b = 0
⇒ b = 0
And,
⇒ f(1) = 2(1)3 – 3(1)2+ a(1) +1
⇒ 2 × 1– 3 × 1 + a × 1 + b = 0
⇒ 2– 3 + a + b = 0
⇒ 2– 3 + a + 0 = 0 [∵ b = 0]
⇒ -1 + a = 0
⇒ a = 1
Exercise 2.3
Question 1.Find the remainder when x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following Linear polynomials:
x + 1
Answer:Let p(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by x+1 is p(–1)
p(–1) = (–1)3 + 3(–1)2 + 3(–1) +1
⇒ p(–1) = –1 + 3 – 3 + 1 = 0
∴ Remainder of x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 when divided by x+1 is 0
Question 2.Find the remainder when x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following Linear polynomials:

Answer:Let p(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by
is p(1/2)


∴ Remainder of x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 when divided by
is 
Question 3.Find the remainder when x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following Linear polynomials:
x
Answer:Let p(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by x is p(0)
P(0) = (0)3+ 3(0)2+ 3(0) + 1
= 1
∴ Remainder of x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 when divided by x is 1
Question 4.Find the remainder when x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following Linear polynomials:
x + π
Answer:Let p(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by x + π is p(–π)
p(–π) = (–π)3+ 3(–π)2+ 3(–π) + 1
⇒ p(–π)= –π3 + 3π2 –3π + 1
∴ Remainder of x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 when divided by x+ π is –π3 + 3π2 –3π + 1
Question 5.Find the remainder when x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following Linear polynomials:
5 + 2x
Answer:Let p(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by 5 + 2x is 


∴ Remainder of x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 when divided by 5 + 2x is 
Question 6.Find the remainder when x3 – px2 + 6x – p is divided by x – p.
Answer:Let q(x) = x3 – px2 + 6x – p
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of q(x) when divided by x – p is q(p)
q(p) = (p)3– p(p)2+ 6(p) – p
⇒ q(p) = p3 – p3 + 6p – p
∴ Remainder of x3 – px2 + 6x – p when divided by x – p is 5p
Question 7.Find the remainder when 2x2 – 3x + 5 is divided by 2x – 3. Does it exactly divide the polynomial? State reason.
Answer:Let p(x) = 2x2 – 3x + 5
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by 2x – 3 is 

= 5
⇒ Remainder of 2x2 – 3x + 5 when divided by 2x – 3 is 5.
As on dividing the given polynomial by 2x – 3, we get a non–zero remainder, therefore, 2x – 3 does not completely divide the polynomial.
∴ It is not a factor.
Question 8.Find the remainder when 9x3 – 3x2 + x – 5 is divided by 
Answer:Let p(x) = 9x3 – 3x2 + x – 5
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by
is 


⇒ Remainder of 9x3 – 3x2 + x – 5 when divided by
is –3
Question 9.If the polynomials 2x3 + ax2 + 3x – 5 and x3 + x2 – 4x + a leave the same remainder when divided by x – 2, find the value of a.
Answer:Let p(x) = 2x3 + ax2 + 3x – 5 and q(x) = x3 + x2 – 4x + a
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by x – 2 is p(2). Similarly, Remainder of q(x) when divided by x – 2 is q(2)
⇒ p(2) = 2(2)3 +a(2)2 + 3(2) – 5
⇒p(2) = 16 + 4a +6 – 5
⇒p(2) = 17 + 4a
Similarly, q(2) = (2)3 + (2)2 + –4(2) + a
⇒ q(2) = 8 + 4 –8 + a
⇒ q(2) = 4 + a
Since they both leave the same remainder, so p(2) = q(2)
⇒ 17 + 4a = 4 + a
⇒ 13 = 3a

∴ The value of a is –13/3
Question 10.If the polynomials x3 + ax2 + 5 and x3 – 2x2 + a are divided by (x + 2) leave the same remainder, find the value of a.
Answer:Let p(x) = x3 + ax2 + 5 and q(x) = x3 – 2x2 + a
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by x + 2 is p(–2). Similarly, Remainder of q(x) when divided by x + 2 is q(–2)
⇒ p(–2) = (–2)3 +a(–2)2 + 5
⇒p(–2) = –8 + 4a + 5
⇒p(–2) = –3 + 4a
Similarly, q(–2) = (–2)3 – 2(–2)2 + a
⇒ q(–2) = –8 –8 + a
⇒ q(–2) = –16 + a
Since they both leave the same remainder, so p(–2) = q(–2)
⇒ –3 + 4a = –16 + a
⇒ –13 = 3a

∴ The value of a is –13/3
Question 11.Find the remainder when f (x) = x4 – 3x2 + 4 is divided by g(x)= x – 2 and verify the result by actual division.
Answer:As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
Therefore, remainder when f(x) is divided by g(x) is f(2)
f(2) = 24 – 3(2)2 + 4
⇒ f(2) = 16 – 12 + 4 = 8
∴ the remainder when x4 – 3x2 + 4 is divided by x – 2 is 8
Question 12.Find the remainder when p(x) = x3 – 6x2 + 14x – 3 is divided by g(x) = 1 – 2x and verify the result by long division.
Answer:Given: p(x) = x3 – 6x2 + 14x – 3 and g(x) = 1 – 2x
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
Therefore, remainder when p(x) is divided by g(x) is 



∴ the remainder when x3 – 6x2 + 14x – 3 is divided by 1 – 2x is 
Result Verification:

We can see that the remainder is
.
Hence, verified.
Question 13.When a polynomial 2x3 +3x2 + ax + b is divided by (x – 2) leaves remainder 2, and (x + 2) leaves remainder –2. Find a and b.
Answer:Let p(x) = 2x3 +3x2 + ax + b
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by x – 2 is p(2)
p(2) = 2(2)3 +3(2)2 + a(2) + b
⇒ p(2) = 16 + 12 + 2a + b
Also, it is given that p(2) = 2, on substituting value above, wev get,
2 = 28 + 2a + b
⇒ 2a + b = –26 ---------- (A)
Similarly,
Remainder of p(x) when divided by x + 2 is p(–2)
p(–2) = 2(–2)3 +3(–2)2 + a(–2) + b
⇒ p(–2) = –16 + 12 – 2a + b
Also, it is given that p(–2) = –2, on substituting value above, we get,
–2 = –4 – 2a + b
⇒ – 2a + b = 2 ---------- (B)
On solving the above two equ. (A) and (b), we get,
a = –7 and b = –12
∴ Value of a and b is –7 and –12 respectively.
Find the remainder when x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following Linear polynomials:
x + 1
Answer:
Let p(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by x+1 is p(–1)
p(–1) = (–1)3 + 3(–1)2 + 3(–1) +1
⇒ p(–1) = –1 + 3 – 3 + 1 = 0
∴ Remainder of x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 when divided by x+1 is 0
Question 2.
Find the remainder when x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following Linear polynomials:
Answer:
Let p(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by is p(1/2)
∴ Remainder of x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 when divided by is
Question 3.
Find the remainder when x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following Linear polynomials:
x
Answer:
Let p(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by x is p(0)
P(0) = (0)3+ 3(0)2+ 3(0) + 1
= 1
∴ Remainder of x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 when divided by x is 1
Question 4.
Find the remainder when x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following Linear polynomials:
x + π
Answer:
Let p(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by x + π is p(–π)
p(–π) = (–π)3+ 3(–π)2+ 3(–π) + 1
⇒ p(–π)= –π3 + 3π2 –3π + 1
∴ Remainder of x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 when divided by x+ π is –π3 + 3π2 –3π + 1
Question 5.
Find the remainder when x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 is divided by the following Linear polynomials:
5 + 2x
Answer:
Let p(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by 5 + 2x is
∴ Remainder of x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 when divided by 5 + 2x is
Question 6.
Find the remainder when x3 – px2 + 6x – p is divided by x – p.
Answer:
Let q(x) = x3 – px2 + 6x – p
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of q(x) when divided by x – p is q(p)
q(p) = (p)3– p(p)2+ 6(p) – p
⇒ q(p) = p3 – p3 + 6p – p
∴ Remainder of x3 – px2 + 6x – p when divided by x – p is 5p
Question 7.
Find the remainder when 2x2 – 3x + 5 is divided by 2x – 3. Does it exactly divide the polynomial? State reason.
Answer:
Let p(x) = 2x2 – 3x + 5
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by 2x – 3 is
= 5
⇒ Remainder of 2x2 – 3x + 5 when divided by 2x – 3 is 5.
As on dividing the given polynomial by 2x – 3, we get a non–zero remainder, therefore, 2x – 3 does not completely divide the polynomial.
∴ It is not a factor.
Question 8.
Find the remainder when 9x3 – 3x2 + x – 5 is divided by
Answer:
Let p(x) = 9x3 – 3x2 + x – 5
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by is
⇒ Remainder of 9x3 – 3x2 + x – 5 when divided by is –3
Question 9.
If the polynomials 2x3 + ax2 + 3x – 5 and x3 + x2 – 4x + a leave the same remainder when divided by x – 2, find the value of a.
Answer:
Let p(x) = 2x3 + ax2 + 3x – 5 and q(x) = x3 + x2 – 4x + a
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by x – 2 is p(2). Similarly, Remainder of q(x) when divided by x – 2 is q(2)
⇒ p(2) = 2(2)3 +a(2)2 + 3(2) – 5
⇒p(2) = 16 + 4a +6 – 5
⇒p(2) = 17 + 4a
Similarly, q(2) = (2)3 + (2)2 + –4(2) + a
⇒ q(2) = 8 + 4 –8 + a
⇒ q(2) = 4 + a
Since they both leave the same remainder, so p(2) = q(2)
⇒ 17 + 4a = 4 + a
⇒ 13 = 3a
∴ The value of a is –13/3
Question 10.
If the polynomials x3 + ax2 + 5 and x3 – 2x2 + a are divided by (x + 2) leave the same remainder, find the value of a.
Answer:
Let p(x) = x3 + ax2 + 5 and q(x) = x3 – 2x2 + a
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by x + 2 is p(–2). Similarly, Remainder of q(x) when divided by x + 2 is q(–2)
⇒ p(–2) = (–2)3 +a(–2)2 + 5
⇒p(–2) = –8 + 4a + 5
⇒p(–2) = –3 + 4a
Similarly, q(–2) = (–2)3 – 2(–2)2 + a
⇒ q(–2) = –8 –8 + a
⇒ q(–2) = –16 + a
Since they both leave the same remainder, so p(–2) = q(–2)
⇒ –3 + 4a = –16 + a
⇒ –13 = 3a
∴ The value of a is –13/3
Question 11.
Find the remainder when f (x) = x4 – 3x2 + 4 is divided by g(x)= x – 2 and verify the result by actual division.
Answer:
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
Therefore, remainder when f(x) is divided by g(x) is f(2)
f(2) = 24 – 3(2)2 + 4
⇒ f(2) = 16 – 12 + 4 = 8
∴ the remainder when x4 – 3x2 + 4 is divided by x – 2 is 8
Question 12.
Find the remainder when p(x) = x3 – 6x2 + 14x – 3 is divided by g(x) = 1 – 2x and verify the result by long division.
Answer:
Given: p(x) = x3 – 6x2 + 14x – 3 and g(x) = 1 – 2x
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
Therefore, remainder when p(x) is divided by g(x) is
∴ the remainder when x3 – 6x2 + 14x – 3 is divided by 1 – 2x is
Result Verification:
We can see that the remainder is .
Hence, verified.
Question 13.
When a polynomial 2x3 +3x2 + ax + b is divided by (x – 2) leaves remainder 2, and (x + 2) leaves remainder –2. Find a and b.
Answer:
Let p(x) = 2x3 +3x2 + ax + b
As we know by Remainder Theorem,
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x – a) then, the remainder is p(a)
⇒ Remainder of p(x) when divided by x – 2 is p(2)
p(2) = 2(2)3 +3(2)2 + a(2) + b
⇒ p(2) = 16 + 12 + 2a + b
Also, it is given that p(2) = 2, on substituting value above, wev get,
2 = 28 + 2a + b
⇒ 2a + b = –26 ---------- (A)
Similarly,
Remainder of p(x) when divided by x + 2 is p(–2)
p(–2) = 2(–2)3 +3(–2)2 + a(–2) + b
⇒ p(–2) = –16 + 12 – 2a + b
Also, it is given that p(–2) = –2, on substituting value above, we get,
–2 = –4 – 2a + b
⇒ – 2a + b = 2 ---------- (B)
On solving the above two equ. (A) and (b), we get,
a = –7 and b = –12
∴ Value of a and b is –7 and –12 respectively.
Exercise 2.4
Question 1.Determine which of the following polynomials has (x + 1) as a factor.
x3 – x2 – x + 1
Answer:Let f(x) = x3 – x2 – x + 1
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x+1) to be a factor, we will find f(–1)
⇒ f(–1) = (–1)3 – (–1)2 – (–1) + 1
⇒ f(–1) = –1 –1 +1 +1
⇒ f(–1) = 0
As, f(–1) is equal to zero, therefore (x+1) is a factor x3 – x2 – x + 1
Question 2.Determine which of the following polynomials has (x + 1) as a factor.
x4 – x3 + x2 – x + 1
Answer:Let f(x) = x4 – x3 + x2 – x + 1
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x+1) to be a factor, we will find f(–1)
⇒ f(–1) = (–1)4 – (–1)3 + (–1)2 – (–1) + 1
⇒ f(–1) = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1
⇒ f(–1) = 5
As, f(–1) is not equal to zero, therefore (x+1) is not a factor x4 – x3 + x2 – x + 1
Question 3.Determine which of the following polynomials has (x + 1) as a factor.
x4 + 2x3 + 2x2 + x + 1
Answer:Let f(x) = x4 + 2x3 + 2x2 + x + 1
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x+1) to be a factor, we will find f(–1)
⇒ f(–1) = (–1)4 + 2(–1)3 + 2(–1)2 + (–1) + 1
⇒ f(–1) = 1 – 2 + 2 – 1 + 1
⇒ f(–1) = 1
As, f(–1) is not equal to zero, therefore (x+1) is not a factor x4 + 2x3 + 2x2 + x + 1
Question 4.Determine which of the following polynomials has (x + 1) as a factor.
x3 – x2 –(3 – √3 ) x + √3
Answer:Let f(x) = x3 – x2 – (3 –√3 ) x + √3
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x+1) to be a factor, we will find f(–1)
⇒ f(–1) = (–1)3 – (–1)2 – (3 –√3)(–1) + √3
⇒ f(–1) = –1 – 1 + 3 – √3 + √3
⇒ f(–1) = 1
As, f(–1) is not equal to zero, therefore (x+1) is not a factor x3 – x2 –(3 –√3) x + √3
Question 5.Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether g(x) is factor of f(x) in the following cases:
f(x) = 5x3 + x2 – 5x – 1, g(x) = x + 1
Answer:By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x+1) to be a factor, we will find f(–1)
⇒ f(–1) = 5 (–1)3 + (–1)2 – 5(–1) – 1
⇒ f(–1) = –5 + 1 + 5 – 1
⇒ f(–1) = 0
As, f(–1) is equal to zero, therefore, g(x) = (x+1) is a factor f(x)
Question 6.Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether g(x) is factor of f(x) in the following cases:
f(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1, g(x) = x + 1
Answer:By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x+1) to be a factor, we will find f(–1)
⇒ f(–1) = (–1)3 + 3(–1)2 + 3(–1) + 1
⇒ f(–1) = – 1 + 3 – 3 + 1
⇒ f(–1) = 0
As, f(–1) is equal to zero, therefore, g(x) = (x+1) is a factor f(x)
Question 7.Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether g(x) is factor of f(x) in the following cases:
f(x) = x3 – 4x2 + x + 6, g(x) = x – 2
Answer:By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x – 2) to be a factor, we will find f(2)
⇒ f(2) = (2)3 – 4(2)2 + (2) + 6
⇒ f(–1) = 8 – 16 + 2 + 6
⇒ f(–1) = 0
As, f(–1) is equal to zero, therefore, g(x) = (x – 2) is a factor of f(x)
Question 8.Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether g(x) is factor of f(x) in the following cases:
f(x) = 3x3 + x2 – 20x + 12, g(x) = 3x–2
Answer:By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (3x – 2) to be a factor, we will find f(2/3)



As, f(–1) is equal to zero, therefore, g(x) = (3x – 2) is a factor of f(x)
Question 9.Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether g(x) is factor of f(x) in the following cases:
f(x) = 4x3 + 20x2 + 33x + 18, g(x) = 2x + 3
Answer:By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (2x + 3) to be a factor, we will find f(–3/2)



As, f(–3/2) is equal to zero, therefore, g(x) = (3x – 2) is a factor of f(x)
Question 10.Show that (x – 2), (x + 3) and (x – 4) are factors of x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24.
Answer:Let f(x) = x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x– a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x – 2) to be a factor, we will find f(2)
⇒ f(2) = (2)3 – 3(2)2 – 10(2) + 24
⇒ f(2) = 8 – 12 – 20 + 24
⇒ f(2) = 0
So, (x–2) is a factor.
For checking (x + 3) to be a factor, we will find f(–3)
⇒ f(–3) = (–3)3 – 3(–3)2 – 10(–3) + 24
⇒ f(–3) = –27 – 27 + 30 + 24
⇒ f(–3) = 0
So, (x+3) is a factor.
For checking (x – 4) to be a factor, we will find f(4)
⇒ f(4) = (4)3 – 3(4)2 – 10(4) + 24
⇒ f(4) = 64 – 48 – 40 + 24
⇒ f(4) = 0
So, (x–4) is a factor.
∴ (x – 2), (x + 3) and (x – 4) are factors of x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24
Question 11.Show that (x + 4), (x – 3) and (x – 7) are factors of x3 – 6x2 – 19x + 84.
Answer:Let f(x) = x3 – 6x2 – 19x + 84
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x– a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x + 4) to be a factor, we will find f(–4)
⇒ f(–4) = (–4)3 – 6(–4)2 – 19(–4) + 84
⇒ f(–4) = –64 – 96 + 76 + 84
⇒ f(–4) = 0
So, (x+4) is a factor.
For checking (x – 3) to be a factor, we will find f(3)
⇒ f(3) = (3)3 – 6(3)2 – 19(3) + 84
⇒ f(3) = 27 – 54 – 57 + 84
⇒ f(3) = 0
So, (x–3) is a factor.
For checking (x – 7) to be a factor, we will find f(7)
⇒ f(7) = (7)3 – 6(7)2 – 19(7) + 84
⇒ f(7) = 343 – 294 – 133 + 84
⇒ f(7) = 0
So, (x–7) is a factor.
∴ (x + 4), (x – 3) and (x – 7) are factors of x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24
Question 12.If both (x – 2) and
are factors of px2 + 5x + r, show that p = r.
Answer:Let f(x) = px2 + 5x + r
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x– a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0 and vice versa.
So, if (x – 2) is a factor of f(x)
⇒ f(2) = 0
⇒ p(2)2 + 5(2) + r = 0
⇒ 4p + r = –10 -------- (A)
Also as
is also a factor,



⇒ p + 4r = –10 ----- (B)
Subtract B from A to get,
4p + r - (p + 4r)= –10 - (-10)
4p + r - p - 4r = -10 + 10
3p - 3r = 0
3p = 3r
p = r
Question 13.If (x2 – 1) is a factor of ax4 + bx3 + cx2 + dx + e, show that a + c + e = b + d = 0
Answer:Let f(x) = ax4 + bx3 + cx2 + dx + e
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x– a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0 and vice versa.
Also we can write, (x2 – 1) = (x + 1)(x – 1)
Since (x2 – 1) is a factor of f(x), this means (x + 1) and (x – 1) both are factors of f(x).
So, if (x – 1) is a factor of f(x)
⇒ f(1) = 0
⇒ a(1)4 + b(1)3 + c(1)2 + d(1) + e = 0
⇒ a + b + c + d + e = 0 ----- (A)
Also as (x + 1) is also a factor,
⇒ f(–1) = 0
⇒ a(–1)4 + b(–1)3 + c(–1)2 + d(–1) + e = 0
⇒ a – b + c – d + e = 0
⇒ a + c + e = b + d ---- (B)
On solving equations (A) and (B), we get,
a + c + e = b + d = 0
Question 14.Factorize
x3 – 2x2 – x + 2
Answer:Let p(x) = x3 – 2x2 – x + 2
By trial, we find that p(1) = 0, so by Factor theorem,
(x – 1) is the factor of p(x)
When we divide p(x) by (x – 1), we get x2 – x – 2.
Now, (x2 – x – 2) is a quadratic and can be solved by splitting the middle terms.
We have x2 – x – 2 = x2 – 2x + x – 2
⇒ x (x – 2) + 1 (x – 2)
⇒ (x + 1)(x – 2)
So, x3 – 2x2 – x + 2 = (x – 1)(x + 1)(x – 2)
Question 15.Factorize
x3 – 3x2 – 9x – 5
Answer:Let p(x) = x3 – 3x2 – 9x – 5
By trial, we find that p(–1) = 0, so by Factor theorem,
(x + 1) is the factor of p(x)
When we divide p(x) by (x + 1), we get x2 – 4x – 5.
Now, (x2 – 4x – 5) is a quadratic and can be solved by splitting the middle terms.
We have x2 – 4x – 5 = x2 – 5x + x – 5
⇒ x (x – 5) + 1 (x – 5)
⇒ (x + 1)(x – 5)
So, x3 – 3x2 – 9x – 5= (x + 1)(x + 1)(x – 5)
Question 16.Factorize
x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20
Answer:Let p(x) = x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20
By trial, we find that p(–1) = 0, so by Factor theorem,
(x + 1) is the factor of p(x)
When we divide p(x) by (x + 1), we get x2 + 12x + 20.
Now, (x2 + 12x + 20) is a quadratic and can be solved by splitting the middle terms.
We have x2 + 12x + 20= x2 + 10x + 2x + 20
⇒ x (x + 10) + 2 (x + 10)
⇒ (x + 2)(x + 10)
So, x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20 = (x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 10)
Question 17.Factorize
y3 + y2 – y – 1
Answer:Let p(y) = y3 + y2 – y – 1
On taking y2 common from first two terms in p(y), we get,
p (y) = y2(y + 1) –1(y + 1)
Now, taking (y + 1) common, we get,
⇒ p(y) = (y2 – 1)(y + 1)
As we know the identity, (y2 – 1) = (y + 1)(y – 1)
⇒ p(y) = (y – 1)(y + 1)(y + 1)
Question 18.If ax2 + bx + c and bx2 + ax + c have a common factor x + 1 then show that c = 0 and a = b.
Answer:Let f(x) = ax2 + bx + c and p(x) = bx2 + ax + c
As (x + 1) is the common factor of f(x) and p(x) both, and as by Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x– a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0 and vice versa.
⇒ f(–1) = p (–1) = 0
⇒ a(–1)2 + b(–1) + c = b(–1)2 + a(–1) + c
⇒ a – b + c = b – a + c
⇒ 2a = 2b
⇒ a = b ------ (A)
Also, we discussed that,
f(–1) = 0
⇒ a(–1)2 + b(–1) + c = 0
⇒ a – b + c = 0
From equation (A), we see that a = b,
⇒ c = 0 -------- (B)
∴ Equations (A) and (B) show us the required result.
Question 19.If x2 – x – 6 and x2 + 3x – 18 have a common factor (x – a) then find the value of a.
Answer:Let f(x) = x2 – x – 6 and p(x) = x2 + 3x – 18
As (x – a) is the common factor of f(x) and p(x) both, and as by Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x– a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0 and vice versa.
⇒ f(a) = p (a)
⇒ (a)2 – (a) – 6 = (a)2 + 3(a) – 18
⇒ 4a = 12
⇒ a = 3
∴ The value of a is 3.
Question 20.If (y – 3) is a factor of y3 – 2y2 – 9y + 18 then find the other two factors.
Answer:Let f(x) = y3 – 2y2 – 9y + 18
Taking y2 common from the first two terms of f(x) and 9 from the last two terms of f(x), we get,
⇒ f(x) = y2(y – 2) –9(y – 2)
Now, taking (y – 2) common from above,
⇒ f(x) = (y2 – 9)(y – 2) -------- (A)
We know the identity as,
a2 – b2 = (a – b)(a + b)
So, using above identity on equation (A), we get,
⇒ f(x) = (y + 3)(y – 3)(y – 2)
∴ the other two factors of y3 – 2y2 – 9y + 18 besides (y – 3) are (y + 3) and (y – 2).
Determine which of the following polynomials has (x + 1) as a factor.
x3 – x2 – x + 1
Answer:
Let f(x) = x3 – x2 – x + 1
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x+1) to be a factor, we will find f(–1)
⇒ f(–1) = (–1)3 – (–1)2 – (–1) + 1
⇒ f(–1) = –1 –1 +1 +1
⇒ f(–1) = 0
As, f(–1) is equal to zero, therefore (x+1) is a factor x3 – x2 – x + 1
Question 2.
Determine which of the following polynomials has (x + 1) as a factor.
x4 – x3 + x2 – x + 1
Answer:
Let f(x) = x4 – x3 + x2 – x + 1
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x+1) to be a factor, we will find f(–1)
⇒ f(–1) = (–1)4 – (–1)3 + (–1)2 – (–1) + 1
⇒ f(–1) = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1
⇒ f(–1) = 5
As, f(–1) is not equal to zero, therefore (x+1) is not a factor x4 – x3 + x2 – x + 1
Question 3.
Determine which of the following polynomials has (x + 1) as a factor.
x4 + 2x3 + 2x2 + x + 1
Answer:
Let f(x) = x4 + 2x3 + 2x2 + x + 1
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x+1) to be a factor, we will find f(–1)
⇒ f(–1) = (–1)4 + 2(–1)3 + 2(–1)2 + (–1) + 1
⇒ f(–1) = 1 – 2 + 2 – 1 + 1
⇒ f(–1) = 1
As, f(–1) is not equal to zero, therefore (x+1) is not a factor x4 + 2x3 + 2x2 + x + 1
Question 4.
Determine which of the following polynomials has (x + 1) as a factor.
x3 – x2 –(3 – √3 ) x + √3
Answer:
Let f(x) = x3 – x2 – (3 –√3 ) x + √3
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x+1) to be a factor, we will find f(–1)
⇒ f(–1) = (–1)3 – (–1)2 – (3 –√3)(–1) + √3
⇒ f(–1) = –1 – 1 + 3 – √3 + √3
⇒ f(–1) = 1
As, f(–1) is not equal to zero, therefore (x+1) is not a factor x3 – x2 –(3 –√3) x + √3
Question 5.
Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether g(x) is factor of f(x) in the following cases:
f(x) = 5x3 + x2 – 5x – 1, g(x) = x + 1
Answer:
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x+1) to be a factor, we will find f(–1)
⇒ f(–1) = 5 (–1)3 + (–1)2 – 5(–1) – 1
⇒ f(–1) = –5 + 1 + 5 – 1
⇒ f(–1) = 0
As, f(–1) is equal to zero, therefore, g(x) = (x+1) is a factor f(x)
Question 6.
Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether g(x) is factor of f(x) in the following cases:
f(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1, g(x) = x + 1
Answer:
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x+1) to be a factor, we will find f(–1)
⇒ f(–1) = (–1)3 + 3(–1)2 + 3(–1) + 1
⇒ f(–1) = – 1 + 3 – 3 + 1
⇒ f(–1) = 0
As, f(–1) is equal to zero, therefore, g(x) = (x+1) is a factor f(x)
Question 7.
Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether g(x) is factor of f(x) in the following cases:
f(x) = x3 – 4x2 + x + 6, g(x) = x – 2
Answer:
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x – 2) to be a factor, we will find f(2)
⇒ f(2) = (2)3 – 4(2)2 + (2) + 6
⇒ f(–1) = 8 – 16 + 2 + 6
⇒ f(–1) = 0
As, f(–1) is equal to zero, therefore, g(x) = (x – 2) is a factor of f(x)
Question 8.
Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether g(x) is factor of f(x) in the following cases:
f(x) = 3x3 + x2 – 20x + 12, g(x) = 3x–2
Answer:
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (3x – 2) to be a factor, we will find f(2/3)
As, f(–1) is equal to zero, therefore, g(x) = (3x – 2) is a factor of f(x)
Question 9.
Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether g(x) is factor of f(x) in the following cases:
f(x) = 4x3 + 20x2 + 33x + 18, g(x) = 2x + 3
Answer:
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x – a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (2x + 3) to be a factor, we will find f(–3/2)
As, f(–3/2) is equal to zero, therefore, g(x) = (3x – 2) is a factor of f(x)
Question 10.
Show that (x – 2), (x + 3) and (x – 4) are factors of x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24.
Answer:
Let f(x) = x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x– a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x – 2) to be a factor, we will find f(2)
⇒ f(2) = (2)3 – 3(2)2 – 10(2) + 24
⇒ f(2) = 8 – 12 – 20 + 24
⇒ f(2) = 0
So, (x–2) is a factor.
For checking (x + 3) to be a factor, we will find f(–3)
⇒ f(–3) = (–3)3 – 3(–3)2 – 10(–3) + 24
⇒ f(–3) = –27 – 27 + 30 + 24
⇒ f(–3) = 0
So, (x+3) is a factor.
For checking (x – 4) to be a factor, we will find f(4)
⇒ f(4) = (4)3 – 3(4)2 – 10(4) + 24
⇒ f(4) = 64 – 48 – 40 + 24
⇒ f(4) = 0
So, (x–4) is a factor.
∴ (x – 2), (x + 3) and (x – 4) are factors of x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24
Question 11.
Show that (x + 4), (x – 3) and (x – 7) are factors of x3 – 6x2 – 19x + 84.
Answer:
Let f(x) = x3 – 6x2 – 19x + 84
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x– a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0
For checking (x + 4) to be a factor, we will find f(–4)
⇒ f(–4) = (–4)3 – 6(–4)2 – 19(–4) + 84
⇒ f(–4) = –64 – 96 + 76 + 84
⇒ f(–4) = 0
So, (x+4) is a factor.
For checking (x – 3) to be a factor, we will find f(3)
⇒ f(3) = (3)3 – 6(3)2 – 19(3) + 84
⇒ f(3) = 27 – 54 – 57 + 84
⇒ f(3) = 0
So, (x–3) is a factor.
For checking (x – 7) to be a factor, we will find f(7)
⇒ f(7) = (7)3 – 6(7)2 – 19(7) + 84
⇒ f(7) = 343 – 294 – 133 + 84
⇒ f(7) = 0
So, (x–7) is a factor.
∴ (x + 4), (x – 3) and (x – 7) are factors of x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24
Question 12.
If both (x – 2) and are factors of px2 + 5x + r, show that p = r.
Answer:
Let f(x) = px2 + 5x + r
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x– a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0 and vice versa.
So, if (x – 2) is a factor of f(x)
⇒ f(2) = 0
⇒ p(2)2 + 5(2) + r = 0
⇒ 4p + r = –10 -------- (A)
Also as is also a factor,
⇒ p + 4r = –10 ----- (B)
Subtract B from A to get,4p + r - (p + 4r)= –10 - (-10)
4p + r - p - 4r = -10 + 10
3p - 3r = 0
3p = 3r
p = r
Question 13.
If (x2 – 1) is a factor of ax4 + bx3 + cx2 + dx + e, show that a + c + e = b + d = 0
Answer:
Let f(x) = ax4 + bx3 + cx2 + dx + e
By Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x– a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0 and vice versa.
Also we can write, (x2 – 1) = (x + 1)(x – 1)
Since (x2 – 1) is a factor of f(x), this means (x + 1) and (x – 1) both are factors of f(x).
So, if (x – 1) is a factor of f(x)
⇒ f(1) = 0
⇒ a(1)4 + b(1)3 + c(1)2 + d(1) + e = 0
⇒ a + b + c + d + e = 0 ----- (A)
Also as (x + 1) is also a factor,
⇒ f(–1) = 0
⇒ a(–1)4 + b(–1)3 + c(–1)2 + d(–1) + e = 0
⇒ a – b + c – d + e = 0
⇒ a + c + e = b + d ---- (B)
On solving equations (A) and (B), we get,
a + c + e = b + d = 0
Question 14.
Factorize
x3 – 2x2 – x + 2
Answer:
Let p(x) = x3 – 2x2 – x + 2
By trial, we find that p(1) = 0, so by Factor theorem,
(x – 1) is the factor of p(x)
When we divide p(x) by (x – 1), we get x2 – x – 2.
Now, (x2 – x – 2) is a quadratic and can be solved by splitting the middle terms.
We have x2 – x – 2 = x2 – 2x + x – 2
⇒ x (x – 2) + 1 (x – 2)
⇒ (x + 1)(x – 2)
So, x3 – 2x2 – x + 2 = (x – 1)(x + 1)(x – 2)
Question 15.
Factorize
x3 – 3x2 – 9x – 5
Answer:
Let p(x) = x3 – 3x2 – 9x – 5
By trial, we find that p(–1) = 0, so by Factor theorem,
(x + 1) is the factor of p(x)
When we divide p(x) by (x + 1), we get x2 – 4x – 5.
Now, (x2 – 4x – 5) is a quadratic and can be solved by splitting the middle terms.
We have x2 – 4x – 5 = x2 – 5x + x – 5
⇒ x (x – 5) + 1 (x – 5)
⇒ (x + 1)(x – 5)
So, x3 – 3x2 – 9x – 5= (x + 1)(x + 1)(x – 5)
Question 16.
Factorize
x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20
Answer:
Let p(x) = x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20
By trial, we find that p(–1) = 0, so by Factor theorem,
(x + 1) is the factor of p(x)
When we divide p(x) by (x + 1), we get x2 + 12x + 20.
Now, (x2 + 12x + 20) is a quadratic and can be solved by splitting the middle terms.
We have x2 + 12x + 20= x2 + 10x + 2x + 20
⇒ x (x + 10) + 2 (x + 10)
⇒ (x + 2)(x + 10)
So, x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20 = (x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 10)
Question 17.
Factorize
y3 + y2 – y – 1
Answer:
Let p(y) = y3 + y2 – y – 1
On taking y2 common from first two terms in p(y), we get,
p (y) = y2(y + 1) –1(y + 1)
Now, taking (y + 1) common, we get,
⇒ p(y) = (y2 – 1)(y + 1)
As we know the identity, (y2 – 1) = (y + 1)(y – 1)
⇒ p(y) = (y – 1)(y + 1)(y + 1)
Question 18.
If ax2 + bx + c and bx2 + ax + c have a common factor x + 1 then show that c = 0 and a = b.
Answer:
Let f(x) = ax2 + bx + c and p(x) = bx2 + ax + c
As (x + 1) is the common factor of f(x) and p(x) both, and as by Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x– a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0 and vice versa.
⇒ f(–1) = p (–1) = 0
⇒ a(–1)2 + b(–1) + c = b(–1)2 + a(–1) + c
⇒ a – b + c = b – a + c
⇒ 2a = 2b
⇒ a = b ------ (A)
Also, we discussed that,
f(–1) = 0
⇒ a(–1)2 + b(–1) + c = 0
⇒ a – b + c = 0
From equation (A), we see that a = b,
⇒ c = 0 -------- (B)
∴ Equations (A) and (B) show us the required result.
Question 19.
If x2 – x – 6 and x2 + 3x – 18 have a common factor (x – a) then find the value of a.
Answer:
Let f(x) = x2 – x – 6 and p(x) = x2 + 3x – 18
As (x – a) is the common factor of f(x) and p(x) both, and as by Factor Theorem, we know that,
If p(x) is a polynomial and a is any real number, then g(x) = (x– a) is a factor of p(x), if p(a) = 0 and vice versa.
⇒ f(a) = p (a)
⇒ (a)2 – (a) – 6 = (a)2 + 3(a) – 18
⇒ 4a = 12
⇒ a = 3
∴ The value of a is 3.
Question 20.
If (y – 3) is a factor of y3 – 2y2 – 9y + 18 then find the other two factors.
Answer:
Let f(x) = y3 – 2y2 – 9y + 18
Taking y2 common from the first two terms of f(x) and 9 from the last two terms of f(x), we get,
⇒ f(x) = y2(y – 2) –9(y – 2)
Now, taking (y – 2) common from above,
⇒ f(x) = (y2 – 9)(y – 2) -------- (A)
We know the identity as,
a2 – b2 = (a – b)(a + b)
So, using above identity on equation (A), we get,
⇒ f(x) = (y + 3)(y – 3)(y – 2)
∴ the other two factors of y3 – 2y2 – 9y + 18 besides (y – 3) are (y + 3) and (y – 2).
Exercise 2.5
Question 1.Use suitable identities to find the following products
(x + 5) (x + 2)
Answer:using the identity (x + a) × (x + b) = x2 + (a + b)x + ab
here a = 5 and b = 2
⇒ (x + 5) (x + 2) = x2 + (5 + 2)x + 5 × 2
Therefore (x + 5) (x + 2) = x2 + 7x + 10
Question 2.Use suitable identities to find the following products
(x - 5) (x - 5)
Answer:(x - 5) (x - 5) = (x – 5)2
Using identity (a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab + b2
Here a = x and b = 5
⇒ (x - 5) (x - 5) = x2 – 2 × x × 5 + 52
⇒ (x - 5) (x - 5) = x2 – 10x + 25
Therefore (x - 5) (x - 5) = x2 – 10x + 25
Question 3.Use suitable identities to find the following products
(3x + 2)(3x - 2)
Answer:using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = 3x and b = 2
⇒ (3x + 2)(3x - 2) = (3x)2 – 22
Therefore (3x + 2)(3x - 2) = 9x2 – 4
Question 4.Use suitable identities to find the following products

Answer:using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = x2 and b = 
⇒
= (x2)2 - 
Therefore
= x4 - 
Question 5.Use suitable identities to find the following products
(1 + x) (1 + x)
Answer:(1 + x) (1 + x) = (1 + x)2
Using identity (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
Here a = 1 and b = x
⇒ (1 + x) (1 + x) = 12 + 2(1)(x) + x2
Therefore (1 + x) (1 + x) = 1 + 2x + x2
Question 6.Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.
101 × 99
Answer:101 can be written as (100 + 1) and
99 can be written as (100 - 1)
⇒ 101 × 99 = (100 + 1) × (100 - 1)
using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = 100 and b = 1
⇒ 101 × 99 = 1002 – 12
⇒ 101 × 99 = 10000 – 1
⇒ 101 × 99 = 9999
Question 7.Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.
999 × 999
Answer:999 can be written as (1000 – 1)
⇒ 999 × 999 = (1000 – 1) × (1000 – 1)
⇒ 999 × 999 = (1000 – 1)2
Using identity (a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab + b2
Here a = 1000 and b = 1
⇒ 999 × 999 = 10002 – 2(1000)(1) + 12
⇒ 999 × 999 = 1000000 – 2000 + 1
⇒ 999 × 999 = 998000 + 1
⇒ 999 × 999 = 998001
Question 8.Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.

Answer:⇒ 50
=
and 49
= 
⇒ 50
=
and 49
= 
⇒ 50
=
and 49
= 
⇒
=
× 
⇒
= 
Consider 101 × 99
101 can be written as (100 + 1) and
99 can be written as (100 - 1)
⇒ 101 × 99 = (100 + 1) × (100 - 1)
using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = 100 and b = 1
⇒ 101 × 99 = 1002 – 12
⇒ 101 × 99 = 10000 – 1
⇒ 101 × 99 = 9999
Therefore
= 
Question 9.Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.
501 × 501
Answer:501 can be written as (500 + 1)
⇒ 501 × 501 = (500 + 1) × (500 + 1)
⇒ 501 × 501 = (500 + 1)2
⇒ 501 × 501 = (500 + 1) × (500 + 1)
⇒ 501 × 501 = (500 + 1)2
Using identity (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
Here a = 500 and b = 1
⇒ 501 × 501 = 5002 + 2(500)(1) + 12
⇒ 501 × 501 = 250000 + 1000 + 1
⇒ 501 × 501 = 251001
Question 10.Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.
30.5 × 29.5
Answer:30.5 =
and 29.5 = 
⇒ 30.5 × 29.5 =
× 
⇒ 30.5 × 29.5 =
× 
⇒ 30.5 × 29.5 =
…(i)
Consider 61 × 59
61 = (60 + 1)
59 = (60 – 1)
⇒ 61 × 59 = (60 + 1)(60 – 1)
using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = 60 and b = 1
⇒ 61 × 59 = 602 – 12
⇒ 61 × 59 = 3600 – 1
⇒ 61 × 59 = 3599
From (i)
⇒ 30.5 × 29.5 = 
Therefore 30.5 × 29.5 = 899.75
Question 11.Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
16x2 + 24xy + 9y2
Answer:16x2 can be written as (4x)2
24xy can be written as 2(4x)(3y)
9y2 can be written as (3y)2
⇒ 16x2 + 24xy + 9y2 = (4x)2 + 2(4x)(3y) + (3y)2
Using identity (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
Here a = 4x and b = 3y
⇒ 16x2 + 24xy + 9y2 = (4x + 3y)2
Therefore 16x2 + 24xy + 9y2 = (4x + 3y) (4x + 3y)
Question 12.Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
4y2 - 4y + 1
Answer:4y2 can be written as (2y)2
4y can be written as 2(1)(2y)
1 can be written as 12
⇒ 4y2 - 4y + 1 = (2y)2 - 2(1)(2y) + 12
Using identity (a - b)2 = a2 - 2ab + b2
Here a = 2y and b = 1
⇒ 4y2 - 4y + 1 = (2y - 1)2
Therefore 4y2 - 4y + 1 = (2y - 1) (2y - 1)
Question 13.Factorise the following using appropriate identities.

Answer:4x2 can be written as (2x)2
can be written as 
⇒ 4x2 -
= (2x)2 - 
using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = 2x and b = 
Therefore 4x2 -
= (2x +
) (2x -
)
Question 14.Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
18a2 – 50
Answer:Take out common factor 2
⇒ 18a2 – 50 = 2 (9a2 - 25)
Now
9a2 can be written as (3a)2
25 can be written as 52
⇒ 18a2 – 50 = 2 ((3a)2 – 52)
using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = 3a and b = 5
therefore 18a2 – 50 = 2 (3a + 5) (3a – 5)
Question 15.Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
x2 + 5x + 6
Answer:Given is quadratic equation which can be factorised by splitting the middle term as shown
⇒ x2 + 5x + 6 = x2 + 3x + 2x + 6
= x (x + 3) + 2 (x + 3)
= (x + 3) (x + 2)
Therefore x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 3) (x + 2)
Question 16.Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
3p2 - 24p + 36
Answer:Take out common factor 3
⇒ 3p2 - 24p + 36 = 3 (p2 – 8p + 12)
Now splitting the middle term of quadratic p2 – 8p + 12 to factorise it
⇒ 3p2 - 24p + 36 = 3 (p2 – 6p – 2p + 12)
= 3 [p (p – 6) – 2 (p – 6)]
= 3 (p – 2) (p – 6)
Question 17.Expand each of the following, using suitable identities
(x + 2y + 4z)2
Answer:Using (a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca
Here a = x, b = 2y and c = 4z
⇒ (x + 2y + 4z)2 = x2 + (2y)2 + (4z)2 + 2(x)(2y) + 2(2y)(4z) + 2(4z)(x)
Therefore
(x + 2y + 4z)2 = x2 + 4y2 + 16z2 + 4xy + 16yz + 8xz
Question 18.Expand each of the following, using suitable identities
(2a - 3b)3
Answer:Using identity (x – y)3 = x3 - y3 – 3x2y + 3xy2
Here x = 2a and y = 3b
⇒ (2a - 3b)3 = (2a)3 – (3b)3 – 3(2a)2(3b) + 3(2a)(3b)2
= 8a3 – 27b3 – 18a2b + 18ab2
Therefore (2a - 3b)3 = 8a3 – 27b3 – 18a2b + 18ab2
Question 19.Expand each of the following, using suitable identities
(-2a + 5b - 3c)2
Answer:(-2a + 5b - 3c)2 = [(-2a) + (5b) + (-3c)]2
Using (x + y + z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx
Here x = -2a, y = 5b and z = -3c
⇒ (-2a + 5b - 3c)2 = (-2a)2 + (5b)2 + (-3c)2 + 2(-2a)(5b) + 2(5b)(-3c) + 2(-3c)(-2a)
⇒ (-2a + 5b - 3c)2 = 4a2 + 25b2 + 9c2 + (-20ab) + (-30bc) + 12ac
⇒ (-2a + 5b - 3c)2 = 4a2 + 25b2 + 9c2 - 20ab - 30bc + 12ac
Therefore
(-2a + 5b - 3c)2 = 4a2 + 25b2 + 9c2 - 20ab - 30bc + 12ac
Question 20.Expand each of the following, using suitable identities

Answer:
= [
+
+ 1]2
Using (x + y + z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx
Here x =
, y =
and z = 1
⇒
=
+
+ 12 + 2
+ 2
(1) + 2(1)
⇒
=
+
+ 1 +
+ (-b) + 
⇒
=
+
+ 1 -
– b + 
Therefore
=
+
+ 1 -
– b + 
Question 21.Expand each of the following, using suitable identities
(p + 1)3
Answer:Using identity (x + y)3 = x3 + y3 + 3x2y + 3xy2
Here x = p and y = 1
⇒ (p + 1)3 = p3 + 13 + 3(p)2(1) + 3(p)(1)2
= p3 + 13 + 3p2 + 3p
Therefore (p + 1)3 = p3 + 13 + 3p2 + 3p
Question 22.Expand each of the following, using suitable identities

Answer:Using identity (a – b)3 = a3 - b3 – 3a2b + 3ab2
Here a = x and b =
y
⇒
= x3 -
– 3(x)2(
) + 3(x)
⇒
= x3 -
– 2x2y +
xy2
Therefore
= x3 -
– 2x2y +
xy2
Question 23.Factorise
25x2 + 16y2 + 4z2 - 40xy + 16yz - 20xz
Answer:25x2 + 16y2 + 4z2 - 40xy + 16yz - 20xz
25x2 + 16y2 + 4z2 - 40xy + 16yz - 20xz = 25x2 + 16y2 + 4z2 + (-40xy) + 16yz + (-20xz)
25x2 can be written as (-5x)2
16y2 can be written as (4y)2
4z2 can be written as (2z)2
-40xy can be written as 2(-5x)(4y)
16yz can be written as 2(4y)(2z)
-20xz can be written as 2(-5x)(2z)
⇒ 25x2 + 16y2 + 4z2 - 40xy + 16yz - 20xz = (-5x)2 + (4y)2 +
(2z)2 + 2(-5x)(4y) + 2(4y)(2z) + 2(-5x)(2z) …(i)
Using (a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca
Comparing (-5x)2 + (4y)2 + (2z)2 + 2(-5x)(4y) + 2(4y)(2z) + 2(-5x)(2z) with a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca we get
a = -5x, b = 4y and c = 2z
therefore
(-5x)2 + (4y)2 + (2z)2 + 2(-5x)(4y) + 2(4y)(2z) + 2(-5x)(2z) = (- 5x + 4y + 2z)2
From (i)
25x2 + 16y2 + 4z2 - 40xy + 16yz - 20xz = (- 5x + 4y + 2z)2
Question 24.Factorise
9a2 + 4b2 + 16c2 + 12ab - 16bc - 24ca
Answer:9a2 + 4b2 + 16c2 + 12ab - 16bc - 24ca
9a2 + 4b2 + 16c2 + 12ab - 16bc - 24ca = 9a2 + 4b2 + 16c2 + 12ab + (-16bc) + (-24ca)
9a2 can be written as (3a)2
4b2 can be written as (2b)2
16c2 can be written as (-4c)2
12ab can be written as 2(3a)(2b)
-16bc can be written as 2(2b)(-4c)
-24ca can be written as 2(-4c)(3a)
⇒ 9a2 + 4b2 + 16c2 + 12ab - 16bc - 24ca = (3a)2 + (2b)2 + (-4c)2 + 2(3a)(2b) + 2(2b)(-4c) + 2(-4c)(3a) …(i)
Using (x + y + z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx
Comparing (3a)2 + (2b)2 + (-4c)2 + 2(3a)(2b) + 2(2b)(-4c) + 2(-4c)(3a) with x2 + y2 + z2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx we get
x = 3a, y = 2b and z = -4c
therefore
(3a)2 + (2b)2 + (-4c)2 + 2(3a)(2b) + 2(2b)(-4c) + 2(-4c)(3a) = (3a + 2b + (-4c))2
From (i)
9a2 + 4b2 + 16c2 + 12ab - 16bc - 24ca = (3a + 2b – 4c)2
Use suitable identities to find the following products
(x + 5) (x + 2)
Answer:
using the identity (x + a) × (x + b) = x2 + (a + b)x + ab
here a = 5 and b = 2
⇒ (x + 5) (x + 2) = x2 + (5 + 2)x + 5 × 2
Therefore (x + 5) (x + 2) = x2 + 7x + 10
Question 2.
Use suitable identities to find the following products
(x - 5) (x - 5)
Answer:
(x - 5) (x - 5) = (x – 5)2
Using identity (a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab + b2
Here a = x and b = 5
⇒ (x - 5) (x - 5) = x2 – 2 × x × 5 + 52
⇒ (x - 5) (x - 5) = x2 – 10x + 25
Therefore (x - 5) (x - 5) = x2 – 10x + 25
Question 3.
Use suitable identities to find the following products
(3x + 2)(3x - 2)
Answer:
using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = 3x and b = 2
⇒ (3x + 2)(3x - 2) = (3x)2 – 22
Therefore (3x + 2)(3x - 2) = 9x2 – 4
Question 4.
Use suitable identities to find the following products
Answer:
using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = x2 and b =
⇒ = (x2)2 -
Therefore = x4 -
Question 5.
Use suitable identities to find the following products
(1 + x) (1 + x)
Answer:
(1 + x) (1 + x) = (1 + x)2
Using identity (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
Here a = 1 and b = x
⇒ (1 + x) (1 + x) = 12 + 2(1)(x) + x2
Therefore (1 + x) (1 + x) = 1 + 2x + x2
Question 6.
Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.
101 × 99
Answer:
101 can be written as (100 + 1) and
99 can be written as (100 - 1)
⇒ 101 × 99 = (100 + 1) × (100 - 1)
using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = 100 and b = 1
⇒ 101 × 99 = 1002 – 12
⇒ 101 × 99 = 10000 – 1
⇒ 101 × 99 = 9999
Question 7.
Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.
999 × 999
Answer:
999 can be written as (1000 – 1)
⇒ 999 × 999 = (1000 – 1) × (1000 – 1)
⇒ 999 × 999 = (1000 – 1)2
Using identity (a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab + b2
Here a = 1000 and b = 1
⇒ 999 × 999 = 10002 – 2(1000)(1) + 12
⇒ 999 × 999 = 1000000 – 2000 + 1
⇒ 999 × 999 = 998000 + 1
⇒ 999 × 999 = 998001
Question 8.
Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.
Answer:
⇒ 50 =
and 49
=
⇒ 50 =
and 49
=
⇒ 50 =
and 49
=
⇒ =
×
⇒ =
Consider 101 × 99
101 can be written as (100 + 1) and
99 can be written as (100 - 1)
⇒ 101 × 99 = (100 + 1) × (100 - 1)
using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = 100 and b = 1
⇒ 101 × 99 = 1002 – 12
⇒ 101 × 99 = 10000 – 1
⇒ 101 × 99 = 9999
Therefore =
Question 9.
Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.
501 × 501
Answer:
501 can be written as (500 + 1)
⇒ 501 × 501 = (500 + 1) × (500 + 1)
⇒ 501 × 501 = (500 + 1)2
⇒ 501 × 501 = (500 + 1) × (500 + 1)
⇒ 501 × 501 = (500 + 1)2
Using identity (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
Here a = 500 and b = 1
⇒ 501 × 501 = 5002 + 2(500)(1) + 12
⇒ 501 × 501 = 250000 + 1000 + 1
⇒ 501 × 501 = 251001
Question 10.
Evaluate the following products without actual multiplication.
30.5 × 29.5
Answer:
30.5 = and 29.5 =
⇒ 30.5 × 29.5 = ×
⇒ 30.5 × 29.5 = ×
⇒ 30.5 × 29.5 = …(i)
Consider 61 × 59
61 = (60 + 1)
59 = (60 – 1)
⇒ 61 × 59 = (60 + 1)(60 – 1)
using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = 60 and b = 1
⇒ 61 × 59 = 602 – 12
⇒ 61 × 59 = 3600 – 1
⇒ 61 × 59 = 3599
From (i)
⇒ 30.5 × 29.5 =
Therefore 30.5 × 29.5 = 899.75
Question 11.
Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
16x2 + 24xy + 9y2
Answer:
16x2 can be written as (4x)2
24xy can be written as 2(4x)(3y)
9y2 can be written as (3y)2
⇒ 16x2 + 24xy + 9y2 = (4x)2 + 2(4x)(3y) + (3y)2
Using identity (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
Here a = 4x and b = 3y
⇒ 16x2 + 24xy + 9y2 = (4x + 3y)2
Therefore 16x2 + 24xy + 9y2 = (4x + 3y) (4x + 3y)
Question 12.
Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
4y2 - 4y + 1
Answer:
4y2 can be written as (2y)2
4y can be written as 2(1)(2y)
1 can be written as 12
⇒ 4y2 - 4y + 1 = (2y)2 - 2(1)(2y) + 12
Using identity (a - b)2 = a2 - 2ab + b2
Here a = 2y and b = 1
⇒ 4y2 - 4y + 1 = (2y - 1)2
Therefore 4y2 - 4y + 1 = (2y - 1) (2y - 1)
Question 13.
Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
Answer:
4x2 can be written as (2x)2
can be written as
⇒ 4x2 - = (2x)2 -
using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = 2x and b =
Therefore 4x2 - = (2x +
) (2x -
)
Question 14.
Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
18a2 – 50
Answer:
Take out common factor 2
⇒ 18a2 – 50 = 2 (9a2 - 25)
Now
9a2 can be written as (3a)2
25 can be written as 52
⇒ 18a2 – 50 = 2 ((3a)2 – 52)
using the identity (a + b) × (a – b) = a2 – b2
here a = 3a and b = 5
therefore 18a2 – 50 = 2 (3a + 5) (3a – 5)
Question 15.
Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
x2 + 5x + 6
Answer:
Given is quadratic equation which can be factorised by splitting the middle term as shown
⇒ x2 + 5x + 6 = x2 + 3x + 2x + 6
= x (x + 3) + 2 (x + 3)
= (x + 3) (x + 2)
Therefore x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 3) (x + 2)
Question 16.
Factorise the following using appropriate identities.
3p2 - 24p + 36
Answer:
Take out common factor 3
⇒ 3p2 - 24p + 36 = 3 (p2 – 8p + 12)
Now splitting the middle term of quadratic p2 – 8p + 12 to factorise it
⇒ 3p2 - 24p + 36 = 3 (p2 – 6p – 2p + 12)
= 3 [p (p – 6) – 2 (p – 6)]
= 3 (p – 2) (p – 6)
Question 17.
Expand each of the following, using suitable identities
(x + 2y + 4z)2
Answer:
Using (a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca
Here a = x, b = 2y and c = 4z
⇒ (x + 2y + 4z)2 = x2 + (2y)2 + (4z)2 + 2(x)(2y) + 2(2y)(4z) + 2(4z)(x)
Therefore
(x + 2y + 4z)2 = x2 + 4y2 + 16z2 + 4xy + 16yz + 8xz
Question 18.
Expand each of the following, using suitable identities
(2a - 3b)3
Answer:
Using identity (x – y)3 = x3 - y3 – 3x2y + 3xy2
Here x = 2a and y = 3b
⇒ (2a - 3b)3 = (2a)3 – (3b)3 – 3(2a)2(3b) + 3(2a)(3b)2
= 8a3 – 27b3 – 18a2b + 18ab2
Therefore (2a - 3b)3 = 8a3 – 27b3 – 18a2b + 18ab2
Question 19.
Expand each of the following, using suitable identities
(-2a + 5b - 3c)2
Answer:
(-2a + 5b - 3c)2 = [(-2a) + (5b) + (-3c)]2
Using (x + y + z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx
Here x = -2a, y = 5b and z = -3c
⇒ (-2a + 5b - 3c)2 = (-2a)2 + (5b)2 + (-3c)2 + 2(-2a)(5b) + 2(5b)(-3c) + 2(-3c)(-2a)
⇒ (-2a + 5b - 3c)2 = 4a2 + 25b2 + 9c2 + (-20ab) + (-30bc) + 12ac
⇒ (-2a + 5b - 3c)2 = 4a2 + 25b2 + 9c2 - 20ab - 30bc + 12ac
Therefore
(-2a + 5b - 3c)2 = 4a2 + 25b2 + 9c2 - 20ab - 30bc + 12ac
Question 20.
Expand each of the following, using suitable identities
Answer:
= [
+
+ 1]2
Using (x + y + z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx
Here x = , y =
and z = 1
⇒ =
+
+ 12 + 2
+ 2
(1) + 2(1)
⇒ =
+
+ 1 +
+ (-b) +
⇒ =
+
+ 1 -
– b +
Therefore =
+
+ 1 -
– b +
Question 21.
Expand each of the following, using suitable identities
(p + 1)3
Answer:
Using identity (x + y)3 = x3 + y3 + 3x2y + 3xy2
Here x = p and y = 1
⇒ (p + 1)3 = p3 + 13 + 3(p)2(1) + 3(p)(1)2
= p3 + 13 + 3p2 + 3p
Therefore (p + 1)3 = p3 + 13 + 3p2 + 3p
Question 22.
Expand each of the following, using suitable identities
Answer:
Using identity (a – b)3 = a3 - b3 – 3a2b + 3ab2
Here a = x and b = y
⇒ = x3 -
– 3(x)2(
) + 3(x)
⇒ = x3 -
– 2x2y +
xy2
Therefore = x3 -
– 2x2y +
xy2
Question 23.
Factorise
25x2 + 16y2 + 4z2 - 40xy + 16yz - 20xz
Answer:
25x2 + 16y2 + 4z2 - 40xy + 16yz - 20xz
25x2 + 16y2 + 4z2 - 40xy + 16yz - 20xz = 25x2 + 16y2 + 4z2 + (-40xy) + 16yz + (-20xz)
25x2 can be written as (-5x)2
16y2 can be written as (4y)2
4z2 can be written as (2z)2
-40xy can be written as 2(-5x)(4y)
16yz can be written as 2(4y)(2z)
-20xz can be written as 2(-5x)(2z)
⇒ 25x2 + 16y2 + 4z2 - 40xy + 16yz - 20xz = (-5x)2 + (4y)2 +
(2z)2 + 2(-5x)(4y) + 2(4y)(2z) + 2(-5x)(2z) …(i)
Using (a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca
Comparing (-5x)2 + (4y)2 + (2z)2 + 2(-5x)(4y) + 2(4y)(2z) + 2(-5x)(2z) with a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca we get
a = -5x, b = 4y and c = 2z
therefore
(-5x)2 + (4y)2 + (2z)2 + 2(-5x)(4y) + 2(4y)(2z) + 2(-5x)(2z) = (- 5x + 4y + 2z)2
From (i)
25x2 + 16y2 + 4z2 - 40xy + 16yz - 20xz = (- 5x + 4y + 2z)2
Question 24.
Factorise
9a2 + 4b2 + 16c2 + 12ab - 16bc - 24ca
Answer:
9a2 + 4b2 + 16c2 + 12ab - 16bc - 24ca
9a2 + 4b2 + 16c2 + 12ab - 16bc - 24ca = 9a2 + 4b2 + 16c2 + 12ab + (-16bc) + (-24ca)
9a2 can be written as (3a)2
4b2 can be written as (2b)2
16c2 can be written as (-4c)2
12ab can be written as 2(3a)(2b)
-16bc can be written as 2(2b)(-4c)
-24ca can be written as 2(-4c)(3a)
⇒ 9a2 + 4b2 + 16c2 + 12ab - 16bc - 24ca = (3a)2 + (2b)2 + (-4c)2 + 2(3a)(2b) + 2(2b)(-4c) + 2(-4c)(3a) …(i)
Using (x + y + z)2 = x2 + y2 + z2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx
Comparing (3a)2 + (2b)2 + (-4c)2 + 2(3a)(2b) + 2(2b)(-4c) + 2(-4c)(3a) with x2 + y2 + z2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2zx we get
x = 3a, y = 2b and z = -4c
therefore
(3a)2 + (2b)2 + (-4c)2 + 2(3a)(2b) + 2(2b)(-4c) + 2(-4c)(3a) = (3a + 2b + (-4c))2
From (i)
9a2 + 4b2 + 16c2 + 12ab - 16bc - 24ca = (3a + 2b – 4c)2