Mathematics Extension 2 Topic Test Polynomials Time Allowed 1 Hour 30 Minutes Total Marks: 44
Mathematics Extension 2 Topic Test Polynomials Time Allowed 1 Hour 30 Minutes Total Marks: 44
POLYNOMIALS
Total marks: 44
Question 1 (4 marks)
Question 2 (4 marks)
The polynomial P(x) = x3 + 4x2 - 2 has roots α, β and γ. Find the value of α2 + β2 +
γ2 and hence find the value of α3 + β3 + γ3
Question 3 (5 marks)
The sum of three numbers is -3. The sum of the squares of the three numbers
is 29 and the product of these numbers is -6. Derive a polynomial equation
that contains these three numbers as its roots and hence determine the values
of these three numbers.
Question 4 (4 marks)
The equation x4 + 4x3 + 5x2 + 2x -20 = 0 has roots α, β, γ and δ over the complex
field.
Question 5 (2 marks)
If the equation x3 + 3px + q = 0 has double root, for p < 0 and q > 0, prove that
q2 + 4p3 = 0
Question 6 (3 marks)
Question 7 (3 marks)
π 3π
iv) hence find the exact values of cos 5 and cos 5 (3
marks)
Question 9 (5 marks)
Consider the polynomial P(x) = x3 – 3px2 + 4q, where p and q are positive real
constants
i) Show that the stationary points of y = P(x) are (0, 4q) and (2p, 4q -4p 3)
ii) Hence show that P(x) has one real root if q > p3
Question 10 (4 marks)