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Polynomials are algebraic expressions with multiple terms consisting of variables and constants. Understanding polynomial operations and theorems like the

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Polynomials are algebraic expressions with multiple terms consisting of variables and constants. Understanding polynomial operations and theorems like the

Polynomials MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Q1. If x = 2 is a zero of the polynomial p(x) = x^2 - 2x + k, then k is:

  1. 0 ✓ (correct)
  2. 2
  3. 4
  4. -2

Q2. The degree of the polynomial 4x^3 - 5x^2 + 2x - 1 is:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3 ✓ (correct)
  4. 4

Q3. If the sum of zeros of the polynomial x^2 - 5x + 6 is s, then s is:

  1. 3
  2. 5 ✓ (correct)
  3. -5
  4. 6

Q4. The product of zeros of the polynomial 2x^2 - 8x + 6 is:

  1. 3 ✓ (correct)
  2. -3
  3. 4
  4. -4

Q5. When p(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 + x - 1 is divided by (x - 1), the remainder is:

  1. 0
  2. -1
  3. -3 ✓ (correct)
  4. -2

Q6. Which of the following is a factor of x^3 - 8?

  1. x + 2
  2. x - 2
  3. x^2 + 2x + 4
  4. All of the above ✓ (correct)

Q7. The number of zeros of a cubic polynomial is at most:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3 ✓ (correct)
  4. 4

Q8. If (x - 1) is a factor of x^3 + ax^2 - 2x - 1, then a is:

  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 2 ✓ (correct)
  4. -1

Q9. The zeros of the polynomial (x - 3)(x + 2)(x - 1) are:

  1. 3, -2, 1 ✓ (correct)
  2. -3, 2, -1
  3. 3, 2, 1
  4. -3, -2, -1

Q10. If the polynomial x^2 - px + q has zeros a and b, then:

  1. a + b = p, ab = q ✓ (correct)
  2. a + b = -p, ab = -q
  3. a + b = p, ab = -q
  4. a + b = q, ab = p

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the remainder theorem and how is it used?

The remainder theorem states that when a polynomial p(x) is divided by (x - a), the remainder is p(a).

How do you determine if a number is a zero of a polynomial?

A number is a zero of a polynomial if substituting it for the variable makes the polynomial equal to zero.

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