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Exercise – 2A

1. Find the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x2 + 7x + 12 and verify the relation between its zeroes
and coefficients.
Sol:
x2 + 7x + 12 = 0
⇒ x2 + 4x + 3x + 12 = 0
⇒ x(x+4) + 3(x+4) = 0
⇒ (x+4) (x+3) = 0
⇒ (x + 4) = 0 or (x + 3) = 0
⇒ x = −4 or x = −3
−7 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of zeroes = −4 + (−3) = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
1
12 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = (−4) (−3) = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡
1 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )

2. Find the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = x2 ˗ 2x ˗ 8 and verify the relation between its zeroes
and coefficients.
Sol:
x2 ˗ 2x ˗ 8 = 0
⇒ x2 ˗ 4x + 2x ˗ 8 = 0
⇒ x(x ˗ 4) + 2(x ˗ 4) = 0
⇒ (x ˗ 4) (x + 2) = 0
⇒ (x ˗ 4) = 0 or (x+2) = 0
⇒ x = 4 or x = −2
2 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of zeroes = 4 + (−2) = 2 = 1 =
(𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
−8 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = (4) (−2) = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
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3. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = x2 + 3x ˗ 10 and verify the relation
between its zeroes and coefficients.
Sol:
We have:
f(x) = x2 + 3x ˗ 10
= x2 + 5x ˗ 2x ˗ 10
= x(x + 5) ˗ 2(x + 5)
= (x ˗ 2) (x + 5)
∴ f(x) = 0 ⇒ (x ˗ 2) (x + 5) = 0
⇒ x ˗ 2 = 0 or x + 5 = 0
⇒ x = 2 or x = −5.
So, the zeroes of f(x) are 2 and −5.
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−3 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of zeroes = 2 + (−5) = −3 = =
1 (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
−10 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = 2 × (−5) = −10 = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
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4. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 4x2 ˗ 4x ˗ 3 and verify the relation between
its zeroes and coefficients.
Sol:
We have:
f(x) = 4x2 ˗ 4x ˗ 3
= 4x2 ˗ (6x ˗ 2x) ˗ 3
= 4x2 ˗ 6x + 2x ˗ 3
= 2x (2x ˗ 3) + 1(2x ˗ 3)
= (2x + 1) (2x ˗ 3)
∴ f(x) = 0 ⇒ (2x + 1) (2x ˗ 3)= 0
⇒ 2x + 1= 0 or 2x ˗ 3 = 0
−1 3
⇒x= or x = 2
2
−1 3
So, the zeroes of f(x) are and 2.
2
−1 3 −1+3 2 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of zeroes = ( 2 ) + ( ) = =2=1=
2 2 (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
−1 3 −3 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = ( 2 ) × (2) = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
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5. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 5x2 ˗ 4 ˗ 8x and verify the relationship
between the zeroes and coefficients of the given polynomial.
Sol:
We have:
f(x) = 5x2 ˗ 4 ˗ 8x
= 5x2 ˗ 8x ˗ 4
= 5x2 ˗ (10x ˗ 2x) ˗ 4
= 5x2 ˗ 10x + 2x ˗ 4
= 5x (x ˗ 2) + 2(x ˗ 2)
= (5x + 2) (x ˗ 2)
∴ f(x) = 0 ⇒ (5x + 2) (x ˗ 2) = 0
⇒ 5x + 2= 0 or x ˗ 2 = 0
−2
⇒x= or x = 2
5
−2
So, the zeroes of f(x) are and 2.
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−2 −2+10 8 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of zeroes = ( 5 ) + 2 = =5=
5 (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
−2 −4 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = ( 5 ) × 2 = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
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6. Find the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = 2√3𝑥 2 ˗ 5𝑥 + √3 and verify the relation between its
zeroes and coefficients.
Sol:
2√3𝑥 2 ˗ 5𝑥 + √3
⇒ 2√3𝑥 2 ˗ 2𝑥 ˗ 3𝑥 + √3
⇒ 2𝑥 (√3𝑥 ˗ 1) ˗ √3 (√3𝑥 ˗ 1) = 0
⇒ (√3𝑥 ˗ 1) or (2𝑥 − √3) = 0
⇒ (√3𝑥 ˗ 1) = 0 or (2𝑥 − √3) = 0
1 √3
⇒x= or x = 2
√3
1 √3 √3 √3
⇒x= × = or x =
√3 √3 3 2
√3 √3 5√3 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of zeroes = + = =
3 2 6 (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
√3 √3 √3 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = × = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡
3 2 6 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )

7. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 2x2 ˗ 11x + 15 and verify the relation between
the zeroes and the coefficients.
Sol:
f(x) = 2x2 ˗ 11x + 15
= 2x2 ˗ (6x + 5x) + 15
= 2x2 ˗ 6x ˗ 5x + 15
= 2x (x ˗ 3) ˗ 5 (x ˗ 3)
= (2x ˗ 5) (x ˗ 3)
∴ f(x) = 0 ⇒ (2x ˗ 5) (x ˗ 3) = 0
⇒ 2x ˗ 5= 0 or x ˗ 3 = 0
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⇒ x = 2 or x = 3
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So, the zeroes of f(x) are 2 and 3.
5 5+6 11 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of zeroes = 2 + 3 = = =
2 2 (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
5 −15 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = 2 × 3 = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
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8. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 4x2 ˗ 4x + 1 and verify the relation between the
zeroes and the coefficients.
Sol:
4x2 ˗ 4x + 1 = 0
⇒ (2x)2 ˗ 2(2x)(1) + (1)2 = 0
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⇒ (2x ˗ 1)2 = 0 [∵ a2 – 2ab + b2 = (a–b)2]

⇒ (2x ˗ 1)2 = 0
1 1
⇒ x = 2 or x = 2
1 1 1 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of zeroes = 2 + = 1 = =
2 1 (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
1 1 1 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = 2 × 2 = 4 = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )

9. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial (x2 ˗ 5) and verify the relation between the zeroes
and the coefficients.
Sol:
We have:
f(x) = x2 ˗ 5
It can be written as x2 + 0x ˗ 5.
2
= (𝑥 2 − (√5) )
= (x + √5) (x − √5)
∴ f(x) = 0 ⇒ (x + √5) (x − √5) = 0
⇒ x + √5 = 0 or x − √5 = 0
⇒ x = −√5 or x = √5
So, the zeroes of f(x) are −√5 and √5.
Here, the coefficient of x is 0 and the coefficient of 𝑥 2 is 1.
0 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of zeroes = −√5 + √5 = 1 = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
−5 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = −√5 × √5 = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡
1 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )

10. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial (8x2 ˗ 4) and verify the relation between the
zeroes and the coefficients.
Sol:
We have:
f(x) = 8x2 ˗ 4
It can be written as 8x2 + 0x ˗ 4
= 4 { (√2𝑥)2 ˗ (1)2}
= 4 (√2𝑥 + 1) (√2𝑥 ˗ 1)
∴ f(x) = 0 ⇒ (√2𝑥 + 1) (√2𝑥 ˗ 1) = 0
⇒ (√2𝑥 + 1) = 0 or √2𝑥 ˗ 1 = 0
−1 1
⇒x= or x =
√2 √2
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So, the zeroes of f(x) are and
√2 √2
Here the coefficient of x is 0 and the coefficient of x2 is √2
−1 1 −1+1 0 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of zeroes = + = = =
√2 √2 √2 √2 (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
−1 1 −1 × 4 −4 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = × = = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
√2 √2 2×4 8

11. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial (5y2 + 10y) and verify the relation between the
zeroes and the coefficients.
Sol:
We have,
f (u) = 5u2 + 10u
It can be written as 5u (u+2)
∴ f (u) = 0 ⇒ 5u = 0 or u + 2 = 0
⇒ u = 0 or u = −2
So, the zeroes of f (u) are −2 and 0.
−2 ×5 −10 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of the zeroes = −2 + 0 =−2 = = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑢2 )
1×5 5
0 × 5 −0 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = −2 × 0 = 0 = = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑢2 )
1×5 5

12. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial (3x2 ˗ x ˗ 4) and verify the relation between the
zeroes and the coefficients.
Sol:
3x2 ˗ x ˗ 4 = 0
⇒3x2 ˗ 4x + 3x ˗ 4 = 0
⇒x (3x ˗ 4) + 1 (3x ˗ 4) = 0
⇒(3x ˗ 4) (x + 1) = 0
⇒ (3x ˗ 4) or (x + 1) = 0
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⇒ x = 3 or x = ˗ 1
4 1 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of zeroes = 3 + (-1) = 3 = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
4 −4 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = 3 × (-1) = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
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13. Find the quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 2 and -6. Verify the relation between the
coefficients and the zeroes of the polynomial.
Sol:
Let 𝛼 = 2 and 𝛽 = -6
Sum of the zeroes, (𝛼 + 𝛽) = 2 + (-6) = -4
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Product of the zeroes, 𝛼𝛽 = 2 × (-6) = -12

∴ Required polynomial = x2 - (𝛼 + 𝛽)x + 𝛼𝛽 = x2 – (-4)x – 12
= x2 + 4x – 12
−4 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of the zeroes = -4 = =
1 (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
−12 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = -12 = 1 = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )

2 −1
14. Find the quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 3 and . Verify the relation between the
4
coefficients and the zeroes of the polynomial.
Sol:
2 −1
Let 𝛼 = 3 and 𝛽 = 4
.
2 −1 8−3 5
Sum of the zeroes = (𝛼 + 𝛽) = 3 + ( 4 ) = 12
= 12
1
2 −1 −2 −1
Product of the zeroes, 𝛼𝛽 =3 × ( 4 ) = 12 = 6
6
5 −1
∴ Required polynomial = x2 - (𝛼 + 𝛽)x + 𝛼𝛽 = x2 – 12 x + ( 6 )
5 1
= x2 – 12 x – 6
5 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of the zeroes = 12 = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
−1 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
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15. Find the quadratic polynomial, sum of whose zeroes is 8 and their product is 12. Hence, find
the zeroes of the polynomial.
Sol:
Let 𝛼 and 𝛽 be the zeroes of the required polynomial f(x).
Then (𝛼 + 𝛽) = 8 and 𝛼𝛽 = 12
∴f(x) = x2 ˗ (𝛼 + 𝛽)x + 𝛼𝛽
⇒ f(x) = x2 ˗ 8x + 12
Hence, required polynomial f(x) = x2 ˗ 8x + 12
∴f(x) = 0 ⇒ x2 ˗ 8x + 12 = 0
⇒ x2 ˗ (6x + 2x) + 12 = 0
⇒ x2 ˗ 6x ˗ 2x + 12 = 0
⇒ x (x – 6) – 2 (x – 6) = 0
⇒ (x – 2) (x – 6) = 0
⇒ (x – 2) = 0 or (x – 6) = 0
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⇒ x = 2 or x = 6
So, the zeroes of f(x) are 2 and 6.

16. Find the quadratic polynomial, sum of whose zeroes is 0 and their product is -1. Hence, find
the zeroes of the polynomial.
Sol:
Let 𝛼 and 𝛽 be the zeroes of the required polynomial f(x).
Then (𝛼 + 𝛽) = 0 and 𝛼𝛽 = -1
∴f(x) = x2 ˗ (𝛼 + 𝛽)x + 𝛼𝛽
⇒ f(x) = x2 ˗ 0x + (-1)
⇒ f(x) = x2 ˗ 1
Hence, required polynomial f(x) = x2 ˗ 1.
∴f(x) = 0 ⇒ x2 ˗ 1 = 0
⇒ (x + 1) (x – 1) = 0
⇒ (x + 1) = 0 or (x – 1) = 0
⇒ x = -1 or x = 1
So, the zeroes of f(x) are -1 and 1.

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17. Find the quadratic polynomial, sum of whose zeroes is ( 2 ) and their product is 1. Hence,
find the zeroes of the polynomial.
Sol:
Let 𝛼 and 𝛽 be the zeroes of the required polynomial f(x).
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Then (𝛼 + 𝛽) = 2 and 𝛼𝛽 = 1
∴ f(x) = x2 - (𝛼 + 𝛽) x + 𝛼𝛽
5
⇒ f(x) = x2 - 2 x + 1

⇒ f(x) = 2x2 – 5x + 2
Hence, the required polynomial is f(x) = 2x2 – 5x + 2
∴ f(x) = 0 ⇒ 2x2 – 5x + 2 = 0
⇒ 2x2 – (4x + x) + 2 = 0
⇒ 2x2 – 4x – x + 2 = 0
⇒ 2x (x – 2) – 1 (x – 2) = 0
⇒ (2x – 1) (x – 2) = 0
⇒ (2x – 1) = 0 or (x – 2) = 0
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⇒ x = 2 or x = 2
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So, the zeros of f(x) are 2 and 2.

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18. Find the quadratic polynomial, sum of whose zeroes is √2 and their product is ( 3 ).
Sol:
We can find the quadratic equation if we know the sum of the roots and product of the roots
by using the formula
x2 – (Sum of the roots)x + Product of roots = 0
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⇒ x2 – √2x + 3 = 0

⇒ 3x2 –3√2x + 1 = 0

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19. If x  and x = -3 are the roots of the quadratic equation ax2  2ax  5x  10 then find the
3
value of a and b.
Sol:
Given: ax2 + 7x + b = 0
2
Since, x = 3 is the root of the above quadratic equation
Hence, it will satisfy the above equation.
Therefore, we will get
2 2 2
a (3) + 7 (3) + b = 0
4 14
⇒9a+ +b=0
3

⇒ 4a + 42 + 9b = 0
⇒ 4a + 9b = – 42 …(1)
Since, x = –3 is the root of the above quadratic equation
Hence, It will satisfy the above equation.
Therefore, we will get
a (–3)2 + 7 (–3) + b = 0
⇒ 9a – 21 + b = 0
⇒ 9a + b = 21 …..(2)
From (1) and (2), we get
a = 3, b = –6

20. If  x  a  is a factor of the polynomial 2x2 + 2ax + 5x + 10, find the value of a.
Sol:
Given: (x + a) is a factor of 2x2 + 2ax + 5x + 10
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So, we have
x+a=0
⇒ x = –a
Now, it will satisfy the above polynomial.
Therefore, we will get
2 (–a)2 + 2a(–a) + 5(–a) + 10 = 0
⇒ 2a2 –2a2 – 5a + 10 = 0
⇒ – 5a = – 10
⇒ a=2
2
21. One zero of the polynomial 3x3  16 x2  15x 18 is . Find the other zeros of the
3
polynomial.
Sol:
2
Given: x = 3 is one of the zero of 3x3 + 16x2 + 15x – 18
Now, we have
2
x=3
2
⇒x–3=0
2
Now, we divide 3x3 + 16x2 + 15x – 18 by x – 3 to find the quotient
3x2 + 18x + 27
2
x – 3 3x3 + 16x2 + 15x – 18
3x3 – 2x2
− +

18x2 + 15x
18x2 – 12x
– +
27x – 18
27x – 18
– +
X

So, the quotient is 3x2 + 18x + 27

Now,
3x2 + 18x + 27 = 0
⇒ 3x2 + 9x + 9x + 27 = 0
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⇒ (x + 3) (3x + 9) = 0
⇒ (x + 3) = 0 or (3x + 9) = 0
⇒ x = –3 or x = –3
Exercise – 2B

1. Verify that 3, -2, 1 are the zeros of the cubic polynomial p(x) = (x3 – 2x2 – 5x + 6) and verify
the relation between it zeros and coefficients.
Sol:
The given polynomial is p(x) = (x3 – 2x2 – 5x + 6)
∴ p(3) = (33 – 2 × 32 – 5 × 3 + 6) = (27 – 18 – 15 + 6) = 0
p(-2) = [ (– 23) – 2 × (– 2)2 – 5 × (– 2) + 6] = (–8 –8 + 10 + 6) = 0
p(1) = (13 – 2 × 12 – 5 × 1 + 6) = ( 1 – 2 – 5 + 6) = 0
∴ 3, –2 and 1are the zeroes of p(x),
Let 𝛼 = 3, 𝛽 = –2 and γ = 1. Then we have:
− (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
(𝛼 + 𝛽 + γ) = (3 – 2 + 1) = 2 = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 3 )
−5 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥
(𝛼𝛽 + 𝛽γ + γ𝛼) = (–6 –2 + 3) = =
𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 3
1
−6 −(𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚)
𝛼𝛽γ = { 3 × (-2) × 1} = = (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 3 )
1

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2. Verify that 5, -2 and 3 are the zeroes of the cubic polynomial p(x) = (3x3 – 10x2 – 27x + 10)
and verify the relation between its zeroes and coefficients.
Sol:
p(x) = (3x3 – 10x2 – 27x + 10)
p(5) = (3 × 53 – 10 × 52 – 27 × 5 + 10) = (375 – 250 – 135 + 10) = 0
p(–2) = [3 × (–23) – 10 × (–22) – 27 × (–2) + 10] = (–24 – 40 + 54 + 10) = 0
1 1 3 1 2 1 1 1
p( ) = {3 × ( ) – 10 × ( ) – 27 × + 10 } = (3 × – 10 × – 9 + 10)
3 3 3 3 27 9
1 10 1−10−9 0
= (9 − + 1) = ( ) = (9) = 0
9 9
1
∴ 5, –2 and 3 are the zeroes of p(x).
1
Let 𝛼 = 5, 𝛽 = –2 and γ = 3. Then we have:
1 10 − (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
(𝛼 + 𝛽 + γ) = (5 − 2 + 3) = =
3 (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 3 )
2 5 −27 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥
(𝛼𝛽 + 𝛽γ + γ𝛼) = (– 10 – + )= =
3 3 3 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 3
1 −10 −(𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚)
𝛼𝛽γ = {5 × (−2) × 3} = 3
= (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 3 )
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3. Find a cubic polynomial whose zeroes are 2, -3and 4.
Sol:
If the zeroes of the cubic polynomial are a, b and c then the cubic polynomial can be found as
x3 – (a + b + c)x2 + (ab + bc + ca)x – abc ……(1)
Let a = 2, b = –3 and c = 4
Substituting the values in 1, we get
x3 – (2 – 3 + 4)x2 + (– 6 – 12 + 8)x – (–24)
⇒ x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24

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4. Find a cubic polynomial whose zeroes are 2, 1 and –3.
Sol:
If the zeroes of the cubic polynomial are a, b and c then the cubic polynomial can be found as
x3 – (a + b + c)x2 + (ab + bc + ca)x – abc ……(1)
1
Let a = 2, b = 1 and c = –3
Substituting the values in (1), we get
1 1 3 −3
x3 – (2 + 1 − 3)x2 + (2 − 3 − 2)x – ( 2 )
−3 3
⇒ x3 – ( 2 )x2 – 4x +
2

⇒ 2x +3x – 8x + 3
3 2

5. Find a cubic polynomial with the sum of its zeroes, sum of the products of its zeroes taken
two at a time and the product of its zeroes as 5, -2 and -24 respectively.
Sol:
We know the sum, sum of the product of the zeroes taken two at a time and the product of
the zeroes of a cubic polynomial then the cubic polynomial can be found as
x3 – (sum of the zeroes)x2 + (sum of the product of the zeroes taking two at a time)x –
product of zeroes
Therefore, the required polynomial is
x3 – 5x2 – 2x + 24

6. If f(x) = x3  3x  5x  3 is divided by g(x) = x 2  2

Sol: x–3
x–2 x3 – 3x2 + 5x – 3
x3 – 2x
- +
– 3x2 + 7x – 3
– 3x2 +6
+ –
7x – 9
Quotient q(x) = x – 3
Remainder r(x) = 7x – 9
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7. If f(x) = x4 – 3x2 + 4x + 5 is divided by g(x)= x2 – x + 1

Sol: x2 + x – 3
x2 – x + 1 x4 + 0x3 – 3x2 + 4x + 5
x4 – x3 + x2
- + –
x – 4x + 4x + 5
3 2

x3 – x2 + x
– + –
– 3x + 3x + 5
2

– 3x2 + 3x – 3
+ – +
8

Quotient q(x) = x2 + x – 3
Remainder r(x) = 8

8. If f(x) = x4– 5x + 6 is divided by g(x) = 2 – x2 .

Sol:
We can write
f(x) as x4 + 0x3 + 0x2 – 5x + 6 and g(x) as – x2 + 2
– x2 – 2
– x2 + 2 x4 + 0x3 + 0x2 – 5x + 6
x4 –2 x2
- +
2x2 – 5x + 6
2x2 –4
– +
–5x + 10

Quotient q(x) = – x2 – 2
Remainder r(x) = –5x + 10
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9. By actual division, show that x2 – 3 is a factor of 2x4 + 3x3 – 2x2 – 9x – 12.
Sol:
Let f(x) = 2x4 + 3x3 – 2x2 – 9x – 12 and g(x) as x2 – 3
2x2 + 3x + 4

x2 – 3 2x4 + 3x3 – 2x2 – 9x – 12

2x4 – 6x2
- +
3x + 4x – 9x – 12
3 2

3x3 – 9x
– +
4x2 – 12
4x2 – 12
– +
x
2
Quotient q(x) = 2x + 3x + 4
Remainder r(x) = 0
Since, the remainder is 0.
Hence, x2 – 3 is a factor of 2x4 + 3x3 – 2x2 – 9x – 12

10. On dividing 3x3 + x2 + 2x + 5 is divided by a polynomial g(x), the quotient and remainder are
(3x – 5) and (9x + 10) respectively. Find g(x).
Sol:
By using division rule, we have
Dividend = Quotient × Divisor + Remainder
∴ 3x3 + x2 + 2x + 5 = (3x – 5)g(x) + 9x + 10
⇒3x3 + x2 + 2x + 5 – 9x – 10 = (3x – 5)g(x)
⇒3x3 + x2 – 7x – 5 = (3x – 5)g(x)
3𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 − 5
⇒ g(x) = 3𝑥 − 5
x2 + 2x + 1
3x – 5 3x + x2 – 7x – 5
3

3x3 – 5x2
– +
6x – 7x – 5
2

6x2 – 10x
– +
3x – 5
3x – 5
– +
X

∴g(x) = x2 + 2x + 1
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11. Verify division algorithm for the polynomial f(x)= (8 + 20x + x2 – 6x3) by g(x) =( 2 + 5x –
3x2).
Sol:
We can write f(x) as –6x3 + x2 + 20x + 8 and g(x) as –3x2 + 5x + 2
x2 + 2x + 1
–3x2 + 5x + 2 –6x3 + x2 + 20x + 8
–6x3 +10x2 + 4x
+ – –
– 9x +16x + 8
2

– 9x2 +15x + 6
+ – –
x+2

Quotient = 2x + 3
Remainder = x + 2
By using division rule, we have
Dividend = Quotient × Divisor + Remainder
∴ –6x3 + x2 + 20x + 8 = (–3x2 + 5x + 2) (2x + 3) + x + 2
⇒ –6x3 + x2 + 20x + 8 = –6x3 + 10x2 + 4x –9x2 + 15x + 6 + x + 2
⇒ –6x3 + x2 + 20x + 8 = –6x3 + x2 + 20x + 8

12. It is given that –1 is one of the zeroes of the polynomial x3 + 2x2 – 11x – 12. Find all the
zeroes of the given polynomial.
Sol:
Let f(x) = x3 + 2x2 – 11x – 12
Since – 1 is a zero of f(x), (x+1) is a factor of f(x).
On dividing f(x) by (x+1), we get

x+1 x3 + 2x2 – 11x – 12 x2 + x + 12

x3 + x2
– –
x2 – 11x – 12
x2 + x
– –
–12x – 12
–12x – 12
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f(x) = x3 + 2x2 – 11x – 12
= (x + 1) (x2 + x – 12)
= (x + 1) {x2 + 4x – 3x – 12}
= (x + 1) {x (x+4) – 3 (x+4)}
= (x + 1) (x – 3) (x + 4)
∴f(x) = 0 ⇒ (x + 1) (x – 3) (x + 4) = 0
⇒ (x + 1) = 0 or (x – 3) = 0 or (x + 4) = 0
⇒ x = – 1 or x = 3 or x = – 4
Thus, all the zeroes are – 1, 3 and – 4.

13. If 1 and –2 are two zeroes of the polynomial (x3 – 4x2 – 7x + 10), find its third zero.
Sol:
Let f(x) = x3 – 4x2 – 7x + 10
Since 1 and –2 are the zeroes of f(x), it follows that each one of (x–1) and
(x+2) is a factor of f(x).
Consequently, (x–1) (x+2) = (x2 + x – 2) is a factor of f(x).
On dividing f(x) by (x2 + x – 2), we get:

x2 + x – 2 x3 – 4x2 – 7x + 10 x–5
x3 + x2 – 2x
– – +
–5x – 5x + 10
2

–5x2 – 5x + 10
+ + –
X
f(x) = 0 ⇒ (x2 + x – 2) (x – 5) = 0
⇒ (x – 1) (x + 2) (x – 5) = 0
⇒ x = 1 or x = – 2 or x = 5
Hence, the third zero is 5.

14. If 3 and –3 are two zeroes of the polynomial (x4 + x3 – 11x2 – 9x + 18), find all the zeroes of
the given polynomial.
Sol:
Let x4 + x3 – 11x2 – 9x + 18
Since 3 and – 3 are the zeroes of f(x), it follows that each one of (x + 3) and (x – 3) is a factor
of f(x).
Consequently, (x – 3) (x + 3) = (x2 – 9) is a factor of f(x).
On dividing f(x) by (x2 – 9), we get:
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x2 – 9 x4 + x3 – 11x2 – 9x + 18 x2 + x – 2
x4 – 9x2
- +
x – 2x – 9x + 18
3 2

x3 – 9x
– +
–2x2 + 18
–2x2 + 18
+ –
x

f(x) = 0 ⇒ (x2 + x – 2) (x2 – 9) = 0

⇒ (x2 + 2x – x – 2) (x – 3) (x + 3)
⇒ (x – 1) (x + 2) (x – 3) (x + 3) = 0
⇒ x = 1 or x = -2 or x = 3 or x = -3
Hence, all the zeroes are 1, -2, 3 and -3.

15. If 2 and -2 are two zeroes of the polynomial (x4 + x3 – 34x2 – 4x + 120), find all the zeroes of
the given polynomial.
Sol:
Let f(x) = x4 + x3 – 34x2 – 4x + 120
Since 2 and -2 are the zeroes of f(x), it follows that each one of (x – 2) and (x + 2) is a factor
of f(x).
Consequently, (x – 2) (x + 2) = (x2 – 4) is a factor of f(x).
On dividing f(x) by (x2 – 4), we get:

x2 – 4 x4 + x3 – 34x2 – 4x + 120 x2 + x – 2
x4 – 4x2
- +
x – 30x2 – 4x + 120
3

x3 –4x
– +
–30x + 120
2

–30x2 + 120
+ –
x

f(x) = 0
⇒ (x2 + x – 30) (x2 – 4) = 0
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⇒ (x2 + 6x – 5x – 30) (x – 2) (x + 2)
⇒ [x(x + 6) – 5(x + 6)] (x – 2) (x + 2)
⇒ (x – 5) (x + 6) (x – 2) (x + 2) = 0
⇒ x = 5 or x = -6 or x = 2 or x = -2
Hence, all the zeroes are 2, -2, 5 and -6.

16. Find all the zeroes of (x4 + x3 – 23x2 – 3x + 60), if it is given that two of its zeroes are √3 and
–√3.
Sol:
Let f(x) = x4 + x3 – 23x2 – 3x + 60
Since √3 and –√3 are the zeroes of f(x), it follows that each one of (x – √3) and (x + √3) is a
factor of f(x).
Consequently, (x – √3) (x + √3) = (x2 – 3) is a factor of f(x).
On dividing f(x) by (x2 – 3), we get:

x2 – 3 x4 + x3 – 23x2 – 3x + 60 x2 + x – 20
x4 – 3x2
- +
x – 20x – 3x + 60
3 2

x3 –3x
– +
–20x + 60
2

–20x2 + 60
+ –
x

f(x) = 0
⇒ (x2 + x – 20) (x2 – 3) = 0
⇒ (x2 + 5x – 4x – 20) (x2 – 3)
⇒ [x(x + 5) – 4(x + 5)] (x2 – 3)
⇒ (x – 4) (x + 5) (x – √3) (x + √3) = 0
⇒ x = 4 or x = -5 or x = √3 or x = -√3
Hence, all the zeroes are √3, -√3, 4 and -5.
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17. Find all the zeroes of (2x4 – 3x3 – 5x2 + 9x – 3), it is being given that two of its zeroes are √3
and –√3.
Sol:
The given polynomial is f(x) = 2x4 – 3x3 – 5x2 + 9x – 3
Since √3 and –√3 are the zeroes of f(x), it follows that each one of (x – √3) and (x + √3) is a
factor of f(x).
Consequently, (x – √3) (x + √3) = (x2 – 3) is a factor of f(x).
On dividing f(x) by (x2 – 3), we get:

x2 – 3 2x4 – 3x3 – 5x2 + 9x – 3 2x2 – 3x + 1

2x4 – 6x2
- +
–3x + x + 9x – 3
3 2

–3x3 + 9x
+ –
x –3
2

x2 – 3
– +
x

f(x) = 0
⇒ 2x4 – 3x3 – 5x2 + 9x – 3 = 0
⇒ (x2 – 3) (2x2– 3x + 1) = 0
⇒ (x2 – 3) (2x2– 2x – x + 1) = 0
⇒ (x – √3) (x + √3) (2x – 1) (x – 1) = 0
1
⇒ x = √3 or x = -√3 or x = or x = 1
2
1
Hence, all the zeroes are √3, -√3, 2 and 1.

18. Obtain all other zeroes of (x4 + 4x3 – 2x2 – 20x – 15) if two of its zeroes are √5 and –√5.
Sol:
The given polynomial is f(x) = x4 + 4x3 – 2x2 – 20x – 15.
Since (x – √5) and (x + √5) are the zeroes of f(x) it follows that each one of (x – √5) and (x
+ √5) is a factor of f(x).
Consequently, (x – √5) (x + √5) = (x2 – 5) is a factor of f(x).
On dividing f(x) by (x2 – 5), we get:
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x2 – 5 x4 + 4x3 – 2x2 – 20x – 15 2x2 – 3x + 1

x4 – 5x2
- +
4x + 3x – 20x – 15
3 2

4x3 – 20x
– +
3x – 15
2

3x2 – 15
– +
x

f(x) = 0
⇒ x4 + 4x3 – 7x2 – 20x – 15 = 0
⇒ (x2 – 5) (x2 + 4x + 3) = 0
⇒ (x – √5) (x + √5) (x + 1) (x + 3) = 0
⇒ x = √5 or x = -√5 or x = -1 or x = -3
Hence, all the zeroes are √5, -√5, -1 and -3.

19. Find all the zeroes of polynomial (2x4 – 11x3 + 7x2 + 13x – 7), it being given that two of its
zeroes are (3 + √2) and (3 – √2).
Sol:
The given polynomial is f(x) = 2x4 – 11x3 + 7x2 + 13x – 7.
Since (3 + √2) and (3 – √2) are the zeroes of f(x) it follows that each one of (x + 3 + √2) and
(x + 3 – √2) is a factor of f(x).
Consequently, [(x – ( 3 + √2)] [(x – (3 – √2)] = [(x – 3) - √2 ] [(x – 3) + √2 ]
= [(x – 3)2 – 2 ] = x2 – 6x + 7, which is a factor of f(x).

On dividing f(x) by (x2 – 6x + 7), we get:

x2 – 6x + 7 2x4 – 11x3 + 7x2 + 13x – 7 2x2 + x – 1

2x4 – 12x3 + 14x2
– + –
x – 7x + 13x – 7
3 2

x3 – 6x2 + 7x
– + –
–x + 6x – 7
2

–x2 + 6x – 7
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+ – +
x

f(x) = 0
⇒ 2x4 – 11x3 + 7x2 + 13x – 7 = 0
⇒ (x2 – 6x + 7) (2x2 + x – 7) = 0
⇒ (x + 3 + √2) (x + 3 – √2) (2x – 1) (x + 1) = 0
1
⇒ x = –3 – √2 or x = –3 + √2 or x = or x = -1
2
1
Hence, all the zeroes are (–3 – √2), (–3 + √2), 2 and -1.

Exercise – 2C

 
1. If one zero of the polynomial x2  4 x  1 Is 2  3 , write the other zero.
Sol:
Let the other zeroes of x2 – 4x + 1 be a.
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial.
−(𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
We have, sum of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2
−(−4)
∴2 + √3 + a = 1

⇒ a = 2 – √3
Hence, the other zeroes of x2 – 4x + 1 is 2 – √3.

2. Find the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + x – p(p + 1)

Sol:
f(x) = x2 + x – p (p + 1)
By adding and subtracting px, we get
f(x) = x2 + px + x – px – p(p + 1)
= x2 + (p + 1) x – px –p (p + 1)
= x[x + (p + 1)] –p [x + (p + 1)]
= [x + (p + 1)] (x – p)
f(x) = 0
⇒ [x + (p + 1)] (x – p) = 0
⇒ [x + (p + 1)] = 0 or (x – p) = 0
⇒ x = – (p + 1) or x = p
So, the zeroes of f(x) are – (p + 1) and p.
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3. Find the zeroes of the polynomial x2 – 3x – m(m + 3)
Sol:
f(x) = x2 – 3x – m (m + 3)
By adding and subtracting mx, we get
f(x) = x2 – mx – 3x + mx – m (m + 3)
= x[x – (m + 3)] + m[x – (m + 3)]
= [x – (m + 3)] (x + m)

f(x) = 0 ⇒ [x – (m + 3)] (x + m) = 0
⇒ [x – (m + 3)] = 0 or (x + m) = 0
⇒ x = m + 3 or x = –m
So, the zeroes of f(x) are –m and +3.

4. Find  ,  are the zeros of polynomial     6 and   4 then write the polynomial.
Sol:
If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial are 𝛼 and 𝛽 then the quadratic polynomial can be
found as x2 – (𝛼 + 𝛽)x + 𝛼𝛽 …..(1)
Substituting the values in (1), we get
x2 – 6x + 4

5. If one zero of the quadratic polynomial kx2 + 3x + k is 2, then find the value of k.
Sol:
Given: x = 2 is one zero of the quadratic polynomial kx2 + 3x + k
Therefore, it will satisfy the above polynomial.
Now, we have
k(2)2 + 3(2) + k = 0
⇒ 4k + 6 + k = 0
⇒ 5k + 6 = 0
6
⇒k=–5

6. If 3 is a zero of the polynomial 2x2 + x + k, find the value of k.

Sol:
Given: x = 3 is one zero of the polynomial 2x2 + x + k
Therefore, it will satisfy the above polynomial.
Now, we have
2(3)2 + 3 + k = 0
⇒ 21 + k = 0
⇒ k = – 21
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7. If -4 is a zero of the polynomial x2 – x – (2k + 2) is –4, then find the value of k.

Sol:
Given: x = –4 is one zero of the polynomial x2 – x – (2k + 2)
Therefore, it will satisfy the above polynomial.
Now, we have
(–4)2 – (–4) – (2k + 2) = 0
⇒ 16 + 4 – 2k – 2 = 0
⇒ 2k = – 18
⇒k=9

8. If 1is a zero of the quadratic polynomial ax2 – 3(a – 1)x – 1is 1, then find the value of a.
Sol:
Given: x = 1 is one zero of the polynomial ax2 – 3(a – 1) x – 1
Therefore, it will satisfy the above polynomial.
Now, we have
a(1)2 – (a – 1)1 – 1 = 0
⇒ a – 3a + 3 – 1 = 0
⇒ –2a = – 2
⇒a=1

9. If -2 is a zero of the polynomial 3x2 + 4x + 2k then find the value of k.

Sol:
Given: x = –2 is one zero of the polynomial 3x2 + 4x + 2k
Therefore, it will satisfy the above polynomial.
Now, we have
3(–2)2 + 4(–2)1 + 2k = 0
⇒ 12 – 8 + 2k = 0
⇒k=–2

10. Write the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x2 – x – 6.

Sol:
f(x) = x2 – x – 6
= x2 – 3x + 2x – 6
= x(x – 3) + 2(x – 3)
= (x – 3) (x + 2)
f(x) = 0 ⇒ (x – 3) (x + 2) = 0
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⇒ (x – 3) = 0 or (x + 2) = 0
⇒ x = 3 or x = –2
So, the zeroes of f(x) are 3 and –2.

11. If the sum of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial kx2-3x + 5 is 1 write the value of k..
Sol:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial.
We have
− (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥)
Sum of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2
−(−3)
⇒1= 𝑘

⇒k=3

12. If the product of the zero of the polynomial (x2 -4x + k) is 3. Find the value of k.
Sol:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of he quadratic polynomial.
We have
𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2
𝑘
⇒3=1

⇒k=3

13. If (x + a) is a factor of (2x2 + 2ax + 5x + 10), then find the value of a.

Sol:
Given: (x + a) is a factor of 2x2 + 2ax + 5x + 10
We have
x+a=0
⇒ x = –a
Since, (x + a) is a factor of 2x2 + 2ax + 5x + 10
Hence, It will satisfy the above polynomial
∴ 2(–a)2 + 2a(–a) + 5(–a) + 10 = 0
⇒ –5a + 10 = 0
⇒a=2

14. If (a-b) , a and (a + b) are zeros of the polynomial 2x3-6x2+5x-7 write the value of a.
Sol:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial.
We have
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− (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
Sum of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 3
−(−6)
⇒a–b+a+a+b= 2

⇒ 3a = 3
⇒a=1

15. If x3+ x2-ax + b is divisible by (x2-x),write the value of a and b.

Sol:
Equating x2 – x to 0 to find the zeroes, we will get
x(x – 1) = 0
⇒ x = 0 or x – 1 = 0
⇒ x = 0 or x = 1
Since, x3 + x2 – ax + b is divisible by x2 – x.
Hence, the zeroes of x2 – x will satisfy x3 + x2 – ax + b
∴ (0)3 + 02 – a(0) + b = 0
⇒b=0
And
(1)3 + 12 – a(1) + 0 = 0 [∵b = 0]
⇒a=2

16. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 be the zeroes of the polynomial 2x2 - 7x + k write the value of (𝛼 + 𝛽+ 𝛼 𝛽.
Sol:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of he quadratic polynomial.
We have
− (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥) 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Sum of zeroes = and Product of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2
𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2
−7 5
∴𝛼+𝛽= and 𝛼𝛽 =
2 2
−7 5
Now, 𝛼 + 𝛽 + 𝛼𝛽 = 2 + 2 = –1

17. State Division Algorithm for Polynomials.

Sol:
“If f(x) and g(x) are two polynomials such that degree of f(x) is greater than degree of g(x)
where g(x) ≠ 0, there exists unique polynomials q(x) and r(x) such that
f(x) = g(x) × q(x) + r(x),
where r(x) = 0 or degree of r(x) ˂ degree of g(x).
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18. Find the sum of the zeros and the product of zeros of a quadratic polynomial, are − 2 and \
-3 respectively. Write the polynomial.
Sol:
We can find the quadratic polynomial if we know the sum of the roots and product of the
roots by using the formula
x2 – (sum of the zeroes)x + product of zeroes
1
⇒ x2 – (− 2)x + (–3)
1
⇒ x2 + 2 x – 3
1
Hence, the required polynomial is x2 + 2 x – 3.

19. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 6x2 – 3.

Sol:
To find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial we will equate f(x) to 0
∴f(x) = 0
⇒ 6x2 – 3 = 0
⇒ 3(2x2 – 1) = 0
⇒ 2x2 – 1 = 0
⇒2x2 = 1
1
⇒x2 = 2
1
⇒x = ±
√2
1 1
Hence, the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 6x2 – 3 are ,– .
√2 √2

20. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 4√3x2 + 5x – 2√3.
Sol:
To find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial we will equate f(x) to 0
∴f(x) = 0
⇒ 4√3x2 + 5x – 2√3 = 0
⇒ 4√3x2 + 8x – 3x – 2√3 = 0
⇒ 4x (√3x + 2) – √3(√3x + 2) = 0
⇒ (√3x + 2) = 0 or (4x – √3) = 0
2 √3
⇒x=– or x =
√3 4
2 √3
Hence, the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(x) = 4√3x2 + 5x – 2√3 are – or
√3 4
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21. If 𝛼, 𝛽 are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = x2 – 5x + k such that 𝛼 - 𝛽 = 1, find the value
of k = ?
Sol:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial.
We have
− (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥) 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Sum of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2
and Product of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2
−(−5) 𝑘
∴𝛼+𝛽= and 𝛼𝛽 = 1
1
𝑘
⇒ 𝛼 + 𝛽 = 5 and 𝛼𝛽 = 1

Solving 𝛼 - 𝛽 = 1 and 𝛼 + 𝛽 = 5, we will get

𝛼 = 3 and 𝛽 = 2
𝑘
Substituting these values in 𝛼𝛽 = 1, we will get
k=6

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22. If  and  are the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = 6 x2  x  2 find the value of   
  
Sol:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial.
We have
− (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥) 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Sum of zeroes = and Product of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2
𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2
−1 1
∴𝛼+𝛽= and 𝛼𝛽 = –
6 3
𝛼 𝛽 𝛼 2 + 𝛽2
Now, 𝛽 + 𝛼 = 𝛼𝛽
𝛼2 + 𝛽 2 + 2𝛼𝛽−2𝛼𝛽
= 𝛼𝛽
( 𝛼+ 𝛽)2 −2𝛼𝛽
= 𝛼𝛽
−1 2 1
( ) −2 (− )
6 3
= 1
−
3
1 2
+
= 36 1 3
−
3
25
= − 12

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23. If 𝛼, 𝛽 are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = 5x2 -7x + 1, then 𝛼 + 𝛽 = ?
Sol:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of he quadratic polynomial.
We have
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− (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥) 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Sum of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥2
and Product of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2
−(−7) 1
∴𝛼+𝛽= and 𝛼𝛽 =
5 5
7 1
⇒𝛼+𝛽= and 𝛼𝛽 =
5 5
1 1 α+β
Now, 𝛼 + 𝛽 = αβ
7
5
= 1
5
=7

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24. If 𝛼, 𝛽 are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = x2 + x – 2, then    .
  
Sol:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial.
We have
− (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥) 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Sum of zeroes = and Product of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2
𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥2
−1 −2
∴𝛼+𝛽= and 𝛼𝛽 =
1 1

⇒ 𝛼 + 𝛽 = −1 and 𝛼𝛽 = −2
1 1 2 𝛽− 𝛼 2
Now, (𝛼 − 𝛽) = ( )
𝛼𝛽
(𝛼+ 𝛽)2 −4𝛼𝛽
= [ ∵ (𝛽 – 𝛼)2 = (𝛼 + 𝛽)2 − 4𝛼𝛽]
(𝛼𝛽)2
(−1)2 −4(−2)
= [∵ 𝛼 + 𝛽 = −1 and 𝛼𝛽 = −2]
(−2)2
(−1)2 −4(−2)
= 4
9
=4
1 1 2 9
∵ (𝛼 − 𝛽) = 4
1 1 3
⇒𝛼− =±2
𝛽

25. If the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = x3 – 3x2 + x + 1 are (a – b), a and (a + b), find the
values of a and b.
Sol:
By using the relationship between the zeroes of he quadratic polynomial.
− (𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 2 )
We have, Sum of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 3
−(−3)
∴a–b+a+a+b= 1

⇒ 3a = 3
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⇒a=1
−(𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚)
Now, Product of zeroes = 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 3
−1
∴ (a – b) (a) (a + b) = 1

⇒ (1 – b) (1) (1 + b) = –1 [∵a =1]

⇒ 1 – b2 = –1
⇒ b2 = 2
⇒ b = ±√2
Exercise – MCQ

1. Which of the following is a polynomial?

(a) x2 – 5x + 6√𝑥 + 3 (b) 𝑥 3⁄2 – x + 𝑥 1⁄2 + 1
1
(c) √𝑥 + (d) None of these
√𝑥
Sol:
(d) none of these
A polynomial in x of degree n is an expression of the form p(x) = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + ……+
anxn, where an ≠ 0.

2. Which of the following is not a polynomial?

(a) √3x2 - 2√3x + 5 (b) 9x2 – 4x + √2
3 1 3
(c) 2 x3 + 6x2 - x–8 (d) x + 𝑥
√2
Sol:
3
(d) x + 𝑥 is not a polynomial.
It is because in the second term, the degree of x is –1 and an expression with a negative
degree is not a polynomial.

3. The Zeroes of the polynomial x2 – 2x – 3 are

(a) -3, 1 (b) -3, -1 (c) 3, -1 (d) 3, 1
Sol:
(c) 3, –1
Let f(x) = x2 – 2x – 3= 0
= x2 – 3x + x – 3= 0
= x(x – 3) + 1(x – 3) = 0
= (x – 3) (x + 1) = 0
⇒ x = 3 or x = –1
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4. The zeroes of the polynomial x2 - √2x – 12 are

(a) √2, -√2 (b) 3√2, -2√2 (c) -3√2, 2√2 (d) 3√2, 2√2
Sol:
(b) 3√2, –2√2
Let f(x) = x2 – √2x – 12 = 0
⇒ x2 – 3√2x +2√2x – 12 = 0
⇒ x(x – 3√2) + 2√2(x – 3√2) = 0
⇒ (x – 3√2) (x + 2√2) = 0
⇒ x = 3√2 or x = –2√2

5. The zeroes of the polynomial 4x2 + 5√2x – 3 are

√2 −3 √2
(a) -3√2, √2 (b) -3√2, 2
(c) , (d) none of these
√2 4
Sol:
3 √2
(c) – ,
√2 4
Let f(x) = 4x2 + 5√2x – 3 = 0
⇒ 4x2 + 6√2x – √2x – 3 = 0
⇒ 2√2x(√2x + 3) –1 (√2x + 3) = 0
⇒ (√2x + 3) (2√2x – 1) = 0
3 1
⇒x=– or x = 2√2
√2
3 1 √2 √2
⇒x=– or x = 2√2 × =
√2 √2 4

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−3 4 −4 3
(a) -3, 4 (b) ,3 (c) ,2 (d) none of these
2 3
Sol:
−3 4
(b) ,3
2
1
Let f(x) = x2 + 6 x – 2 = 0

⇒ 6x2 + x – 12 = 0
⇒ 6x2 + 9x – 8x – 12 = 0
⇒ 3x (2x + 3) –4 (2x + 3) = 0
⇒ (2x + 3) (3x – 4) = 0
−3 4
∴x = or x =
2 3
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7. The zeros of the polynomial 7x2 - x - 3 are
3
2 −1 2 −1 −2 1
(a) 3, 7
(a) 7, 3
(c) 3
,7 (d) none of these
Sol:
2 −1
(a) 3,
7
11 2
Let f(x) = 7x2 – x–3=0
3

⇒21x2 – 11x – 2 = 0
⇒21x2 – 14x + 3x – 2 = 0
⇒7x (3x – 2) + 1(3x – 2) = 0
⇒ (3x – 2) (7x + 1) = 0
2 −1
⇒ x = 3 or x = 7

8. The sum and product of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial are 3 and -10 respectively.
The quadratic polynomial is
(a) x2 – 3x + 10 (b) x2 + 3x – 10 (c) x2 – 3x – 10 (d) x2 + 3x + 10
Sol:
(c) x2 – 3x – 10
Given: Sum of zeroes, 𝛼 + 𝛽 = 3
Also, product of zeroes, 𝛼𝛽 = –10
∴ Required polynomial = x2 – (𝛼 + 𝛽) + 𝛼𝛽 = x2 – 3x – 10

9. A quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 5 and -3, is

(a) x2 + 2x - 15 (b) x2 - 2x + 15 (c) x2 – 2x – 15 (d) none of these
Sol:
(c) x2 – 2x – 15
Here, the zeroes are 5 and –3.
Let 𝛼 = 5 and 𝛽 = –3
So, sum of the zeroes, 𝛼 + 𝛽 = 5 + (–3) = 2
Also, product of the zeroes, 𝛼𝛽 = 5 × (–3) = –15
The polynomial will be x2 – (𝛼 + 𝛽) x + 𝛼𝛽
∴ The required polynomial is x2 – 2x – 15.

3 −1
10. A quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 5 and , is
2
1 3
(a) 10x2 + x + 3 (b) 10x2 + x – 3 (c) 10x2 – x + 3 (d) x2 - 10x - 10
Sol:
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(d) x2 - 10x - 10
3 −1
Here, the zeroes are 5 and 2
3 −1
Let 𝛼 = 5 and 𝛽 = 2
3 −1 1
So, sum of the zeroes, 𝛼 + 𝛽 = + ( 2 ) = 10
5
3 −1 −3
Also, product of the zeroes, 𝛼𝛽 = 5 × ( ) =
2 10
The polynomial will be x – (𝛼 + 𝛽) x + 𝛼𝛽.
2

1 3
∴ The required polynomial is x2 - 10x - 10.

11. The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 88x + 125 are

(a) both positive (b) both negative
(c) one positive and one negative (d) both equal
Sol:
(b) both negative
Let 𝛼 and 𝛽 be the zeroes of x2 + 88x + 125.
Then 𝛼 + 𝛽 = –88 and 𝛼 × 𝛽 = 125
This can only happen when both the zeroes are negative.

12. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeros of x2 + 5x + 8, then the value of (𝛼 + 𝛽) is

(a) 5 (b) -5 (c) 8 (d) -8
Sol:
(b) –5
Given: 𝛼 and 𝛽 be the zeroes of x2 + 5x + 8.
If 𝛼 + 𝛽 is the sum of the roots and 𝛼𝛽 is the product, then the required polynomial will be
x2 – (𝛼 + 𝛽) x + 𝛼𝛽.
∴ 𝛼 + 𝛽 = –5

13. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of 2x2 + 5x - 9, then the value of 𝛼𝛽 is

−5 5 −9 9
(a) (b) 2 (c) (d) 2
2 2
Sol:
−9
(c) 2
Given: 𝛼 and 𝛽 be the zeroes of 2x2 + 5x – 9.
If 𝛼 + 𝛽 are the zeroes, then x2 – (𝛼 + 𝛽) x + 𝛼𝛽 is the required polynomial.
5 9
The polynomial will be x2 – 2x – 2.
−9
∴ 𝛼𝛽 = 2
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14. If one zero of the quadratic polynomial kx2 + 3x + k is 2, then the value of k is
5 −5 6 −6
(a) 6 (b) 6
(c) 5 (d) 5
Sol:
−6
(d) 5
Since 2 is a zero of kx2 + 3x + k, we have:
k× (2)2 + 3(2) + k = 0
⇒ 4k + k + 6 = 0
⇒ 5k = -6
−6
⇒k= 5

15. If one zero of the quadratic polynomial (k – 1)x2 – kx + 1 is -4, then the value of k is
−5 5 −4 4
(a) (b) 4 (c) (d) 3
4 3
Sol:
5
(b) 4
Since –4 is a zero of (k – 1) x2 + kx + 1, we have:
(k – 1) × (-4) 2 + k × (-4) + 1 = 0
⇒ 16k – 16 – 4k + 1 = 0
⇒ 12k – 15 = 0
5
15
⇒k= 12
4
5
⇒k=4

16. If -2 and 3 are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + (a + 1)x + b, then
(a) a = -2, b = 6 (b) a = 2, b = -6
(c) a = -2, b = -6 (d) a = 2, b = 6
Sol:
(c) a = –2, b = –6
Given: –2 and 3 are the zeroes of x2 + (a + 1) x + b.
Now, (–2)2 + (a + 1) × (–2) + b = 0 ⇒ 4 – 2a – 2 + b = 0
⇒ b – 2a = –2 ….(1)
Also, 32 + (a + 1) × 3 + b = 0 ⇒ 9 + 3a + 3 + b = 0
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On subtracting (1) from (2), we get a = –2
∴ b = –2 – 4 = –6 [From (1)]

17. If one zero of 3x2 – 8x + k be the reciprocal of the other, then k = ?

1 −1
(a) 3 (b) -3 (c) 3 (d) 3
Sol:
(a) k = 3
1
Let 𝛼 and 𝛼 be the zeroes of 3x2 – 8x + k.
𝑘
Then the product of zeroes =
3
1 𝑘
⇒𝛼×𝛼=3
𝑘
⇒1=3

⇒k = 3

18. If the sum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial kx2 + 2x + 3k is equal to the product of
its zeroes, then k = ?
1 −1 2 −2
(a) 3 (b) (c) 3 (d)
3 3
Sol:
−2
(d) 3
Let 𝛼 and 𝛽 be the zeroes of kx2 + 2x + 3k.
−2
Then 𝛼 + 𝛽 = and 𝛼𝛽 = 3
𝑘

⇒ 𝛼 + 𝛽 = 𝛼𝛽
−2
⇒ =3
𝑘
−2
⇒k= 3

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19. If 𝛼, 𝛽 are the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + 6x + 2, then (𝛼 + 𝛽) = ?
(a) 3 (b) -3 (c) 12 (d) -12
Sol:
(b) –3
Since 𝛼 and 𝛽 be the zeroes of x2 + 6x + 2, we have:
𝛼 + 𝛽 = –6 and 𝛼𝛽 = 2
1 1 𝛼+ 𝛽 −6
∴ (𝛼 + 𝛽 ) = ( )= = –3
𝛼𝛽 2

20. If 𝛼, 𝛽, γ be the zeroes of the polynomial x3 – 6x2 – x + 30, then (𝛼𝛽 + 𝛽γ + γ𝛼) = ?
(a) -1 (b) 1 (c) -5 (d) 30
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Sol:
(a) -1
It is given that 𝛼, 𝛽 and γ are the zeroes of x3 – 6x2 – x + 30.
𝑐𝑜−𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 −1
∴ (𝛼𝛽 + 𝛽γ + γ𝛼) = 𝑐𝑜−𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 3 = 1
=–1

21. If 𝛼, 𝛽, γ be the zeroes of the polynomial 2x3 + x2 – 13x + 6, then 𝛼𝛽γ = ?

−1 −13
(a) -3 (b) 3 (c) (d)
2 2
Sol:
(a) –3
Since, 𝛼, 𝛽 and γ are the zeroes of 2x3 + x2 – 13x + 6, we have:
−(𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚) −6
𝛼𝛽γ = 𝑐𝑜−𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 3 = =–3
2

22. If 𝛼, 𝛽, γ be the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) such that (𝛼 + 𝛽 + γ) = 3, (𝛼𝛽 + 𝛽γ + γ𝛼)
= –10 and 𝛼𝛽γ = –24, then p(x) = ?
(a) x3 + 3x2 – 10x + 24 (b) x3 + 3x2 + 10x – 24
(c) x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24 (d) none of these
Sol:
(c) x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24
Given: 𝛼, 𝛽 and γ are the zeroes of polynomial p(x).
Also, (𝛼 + 𝛽 + γ) = 3, (𝛼𝛽 + 𝛽γ + γ𝛼) = –10 and 𝛼𝛽γ = –24
∴ p(x) = x3 – (𝛼 + 𝛽 + γ) x2 + (𝛼𝛽 + 𝛽γ + γ𝛼) x – 𝛼𝛽γ
= x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24

23. If two of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ax3 + bx2 + cx + d are 0, then the third zero is
−𝑏 𝑏 𝑐 −𝑑
(a) (b) 𝑎 (c) 𝑎 (d)
𝑎 𝑎
Sol:
−𝑏
(a)
𝑎
Let 𝛼, 0 and 0 be the zeroes of ax3 + bx2 + cx + d = 0
−𝑏
Then the sum of zeroes = 𝑎
−𝑏
⇒𝛼+0+0= 𝑎
−𝑏
⇒ 𝛼= 𝑎
−𝑏
Hence, the third zero is .
𝑎
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24. If one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ax3 + bx2 + cx + d is 0, then the product of the
other two zeroes is
−𝑐 𝑐 −𝑏
(a) (b) 𝑎 (b) 0 (b)
𝑎 𝑎
Sol:
𝑐
(b) 𝑎
Let 𝛼, 𝛽 and 0 be the zeroes of ax3 + bx2 + cx + d.
Then, sum of the products of zeroes taking two at a time is given by
𝑐
(𝛼𝛽 + 𝛽 × 0 + 𝛼 × 0) = 𝑎
𝑐
⇒ 𝛼𝛽=
𝑎
𝑐
∴ The product of the other two zeroes is 𝑎.

25. If one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial x3 + ax2 + bx + c is -1, then the product of the
other two zeroes is
(a) a – b – 1 (b) b – a – 1 (c) 1 – a + b (d) 1 + a – b
Sol:
(c) 1 – a + b
Since –1 is a zero of x3 + ax2 + bx + c, we have:
(–1)3 + a × (–1)2 + b × (–1) + c = 0
⇒a–b+c+1=0
⇒c=1–a+b
Also, product of all zeroes is given by
𝛼𝛽 × (–1) = –c
⇒ 𝛼𝛽 = c
⇒ 𝛼𝛽 = 1 – a + b

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26. If 𝛼, 𝛽 be the zeroes of the polynomial 2x2 + 5x + k such that (𝛼 + 𝛽)2 – 𝛼𝛽 = , then k = ?
4
(a) 3 (b) -3 (c) -2 (d) 2
Sol:
(d) 2
Since 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of 2x2 + 5x + k, we have:
−5 𝑘
𝛼+𝛽= and 𝛼𝛽 = 2
2
21
Also, it is given that 𝛼2 + 𝛽2 + 𝛼𝛽 = .
4
21
⇒ (𝛼 + 𝛽)2 – 𝛼𝛽 =
4
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−5 2 𝑘 21
⇒(2) - =
2 4
25 𝑘 21
⇒ - =
4 2 4
𝑘 25 21 4
⇒ = - = =1
2 4 4 4

⇒ k=2

27. On dividing a polynomial p(x) by a non-zero polynomial q(x), let g(x) be the quotient and
r(x) be the remainder, then p(x) = q(x). g(x) + r(x), where
(a) r(x) = 0 always
(b) deg r(x) ˂ deg g(x) always
(c) either r(x) = 0 or deg r(x) ˂ deg g(x)
(d) r(x) = g(x)
Sol:
(c) either r(x) = 0 or deg r(x) ˂ deg g(x)
By division algorithm on polynomials, either r(x) = 0 or deg r(x) ˂ deg g(x).

28. Which of the following is a true statement?

(a) x2 + 5x – 3 is a linear polynomial.
(b) x2 + 4x – 1 is a binomial
(c) x + 1 is a monomial
(d) 5x2 is a monomial
Sol:
(d) 5x2 is a monomial.
5x2 consists of one term only. So, it is a monomial.

Exercise – Formative Assesment

1. The zeroes of the polynomial P(x) = x2 – 2x – 3 are

(a) -3, 1 (b) -3, -1 (c) 3, -1 (d) 3, 1
Sol:
(c) 3, -1
Here, p(x) = x2 – 2x – 3
Let x2 – 2x – 3 = 0
⇒ x2 – (3 – 1)x – 3 = 0
⇒ x2 – 3x + x – 3 = 0
⇒ x(x – 3) + 1(x – 3) = 0
⇒ (x – 3) (x + 1) = 0
⇒ x = 3, –1
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2. If 𝛂, 𝛃, γ be the zeroes of the polynomial x3 – 6x2 – x + 3, then the values of (𝛂𝛃 + 𝛃γ +
γ𝛂) = ?
(a) -1 (b) 1 (c) -5 (d) 3
Sol:
(a) -1
Here, p(x) = x3 – 6x2 – x + 3
Comparing the given polynomial with x3 – (𝛂 + 𝛃 + γ) x2 + (𝛂𝛃 + 𝛃γ + γ𝛂) x – 𝛂𝛃γ, we
get:(𝛂𝛃 + 𝛃γ + γ𝛂) = -1

3. If  ,  are the zeros of kx2 – 2x + 3k is equal      then k = ?

𝟏 −𝟏 𝟐 −𝟐
(a) 𝟑 (b) 𝟑
(c) 𝟑 (d) 𝟑
Sol:
𝟐
(c) 𝟑
Here, p(x) = x2 – 2x + 3k
Comparing the given polynomial with ax2 + bx + c, we get:
a = 1, b = – 2 and c = 3k
It is given that 𝛂 and 𝛃 are the roots of the polynomial.
−𝒃
∴𝛂+𝛃= 𝒂
−𝟐
⇒𝛂+𝛃=–(𝟏)
⇒𝛂+𝛃=2 ….(i)
𝒄
Also, 𝛂𝛃 = 𝒂
𝟑𝒌
⇒ 𝛂𝛃 = 𝟏
⇒ 𝛂𝛃 = 3k ….(ii)
Now, 𝛂 + 𝛃 = 𝛂𝛃
⇒ 2 = 3k [Using (i) and (ii)]
𝟐
⇒k=𝟑

4. It is given that the difference between the zeroes of 4x2 – 8kx + 9 is 4 and k > 0. Then, k =
?
𝟏 𝟑 𝟓 𝟕
(a) 𝟐 (b) 𝟐 (c) 𝟐 (d) 𝟐
Sol:
𝟓
(c) 𝟐
Let the zeroes of the polynomial be 𝛂 and 𝛂 + 4
Here, p(x) = 4x2 – 8kx + 9
Comparing the given polynomial with ax2 + bx + c, we get:
a = 4, b = -8k and c = 9
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−𝒃
Now, sum of the roots = 𝒂
−(−𝟖)
⇒𝛂+𝛂+4= 𝟒
⇒ 2𝛂 + 4 = 2k
⇒𝛂+2=k
⇒ 𝛂 = (k – 2) ….(i)
𝒄
Also, product of the roots, 𝛂𝛃 = 𝒂
𝟗
⇒ 𝛂 (𝛂 + 4) = 𝟒
𝟗
⇒ (k – 2) (k – 2 + 4) = 𝟒
𝟗
⇒ (k – 2) (k + 2) = 𝟒
𝟗
⇒k –4=𝟒
2

⇒ 4k2 – 16 = 9
⇒ 4k2 = 25
𝟐𝟓
⇒ k2 = 𝟒
𝟓
⇒ k= 𝟐 (∵ k >0)

5. Find the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + 2x – 195.

Sol:
Here, p(x) = x2 + 2x – 195
Let p(x) = 0
⇒ x2 + (15 – 13)x – 195 = 0
⇒ x2 + 15x – 13x – 195 = 0
⇒ x (x + 15) – 13(x + 15) = 0
⇒ (x + 15) (x – 13) = 0
⇒ x = –15, 13
Hence, the zeroes are –15 and 13.

6. If one zero of the polynomial (a2 + 9) x2 – 13x + 6a is the reciprocal of the other, find the
value of a.
Sol:
(a + 9)x2 – 13x + 6a = 0
Here, A = (a2 + 9), B = 13 and C = 6a
𝟏
Let 𝛂 and 𝜶 be the two zeroes.
𝑪
Then, product of the zeroes = 𝑨
𝟏 𝟔𝒂
⇒ 𝛂. 𝜶 = 𝒂𝟐 +𝟗
𝟔𝒂
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⇒ a2 + 9 = 6a
⇒ a2 – 6a + 9 = 0
⇒ a2 – 2 × a × 3 + 32 = 0
⇒ (a – 3)2 = 0
⇒a–3=0
⇒a=3

7. Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 2 and -5.

Sol:
It is given that the two roots of the polynomial are 2 and -5.
Let 𝛂 = 2 and 𝛃 = -5
Now, the sum of the zeroes, 𝛂 + 𝛃 = 2 + (-5) = -3
Product of the zeroes, 𝛂𝛃 = 2 × (-5) = -15
∴ Required polynomial = x2 – (𝛂 + 𝛃)x + 𝛂𝛃
= x2 – (-3)x + 10
= x2 + 3x – 10

8. If the zeroes of the polynomial x3 – 3x2 + x + 1 are (a – b), a and (a + b), find the values of
a and b.
Sol:
The given polynomial = x3 – 3x2 + x + 1 and its roots are (a – b), a and (a + b).
Comparing the given polynomial with Ax3 + Bx2 + Cx + D, we have:
A = 1, B = -3, C = 1 and D = 1
−𝑩
Now, (a – b) + a + (a + b) = 𝑨
−𝟑
⇒3a=– 𝟏
⇒a=1
−𝑫
Also, (a – b) × a × (a + b) = 𝑨
−𝟏
⇒ a (a – b ) =
2 2
𝟏
⇒ 1 (12 – b2) = -1
⇒ 1– b2 = -1
⇒ b2 = 2
⇒ b = ±√2
∴ a = 1 and b = ±√2

9. Verify that 2 is a zero of the polynomial x3 + 4x2 – 3x – 18.

Sol:
Let p(x) = x3 + 4x2 – 3x – 18
Now, p(2) = 23 + 4 × 22 – 3 × 2 – 18 = 0
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∴ 2 is a zero of p(x).

10. Find the quadratic polynomial, the sum of whose zeroes is -5 and their product is 6.
Sol:
Given:
Sum of the zeroes = -5
Product of the zeroes = 6
∴ Required polynomial = x2 – (sum of the zeroes) x + product of the zeroes
= x2 – (-5) x + 6
= x2 + 5x + 6

11. Find a cubic polynomial whose zeroes are 3, 5 and -2.

Sol:
Let 𝛂, 𝛃 and γ are the zeroes of the required polynomial.
Then we have:
𝛂 + 𝛃 + γ = 3 + 5 + (-2) = 6
𝛂𝛃 + 𝛃γ + γ𝛂 = 3 × 5 + 5 × (-2) + (-2) × 3 = -1
and 𝛂𝛃γ = 3 × 5 × -2 = -30
Now, p(x) = x3 – x2 (𝛂 + 𝛃 + γ) + x (𝛂𝛃 + 𝛃γ + γ𝛂) – 𝛂𝛃γ
= x3 – x2 × 6 + x × (-1) – (-30)
= x3 – 6x2 – x + 30
So, the required polynomial is p(x) = x3 – 6x2 – x + 30.

12. Using remainder theorem, find the remainder when p(x) = x3 + 3x2 – 5x + 4 is divided by
(x – 2).
Sol:
Given: p(x) = x3 + 3x2 – 5x + 4
Now, p(2) = 23 + 3(22) – 5(2) + 4
= 8 + 12 – 10 + 4
= 14

13. Show that (x + 2) is a factor of f(x) = x3 + 4x2 + x – 6.

Sol:
Given: f(x) = x3 + 4x2 + x – 6
Now, f(-2) = (-2)3 + 4(-2)2 + (-2) - 6
= -8 + 16 – 2 – 6
=0
∴ (x + 2) is a factor of f(x) = x3 + 4x2 + x – 6.
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14. If 𝛂, 𝛃, γ are the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 6x3 + 3x2 – 5x + 1, find the value of
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
(𝜶 + 𝜷
+ 𝜸).
Sol:
Given: p(x) = 6x3 + 3x2 – 5x + 1
= 6x3 – (–3) x2 + (–5) x – 1
Comparing the polynomial with x3 – x2 (𝛂 + 𝛃 + γ) + x (𝛂𝛃 + 𝛃γ + γ𝛂) – 𝛂𝛃γ, we get:
𝛂𝛃 + 𝛃γ + γ𝛂 = –5
and 𝛂𝛃γ = – 1
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
∴ (𝜶 + 𝜷 𝜸
+ )
𝛃𝛄 + 𝛂𝛄 + 𝛂𝛃
=( )
𝛂𝛃𝛄
−𝟓
= (−𝟏)
=5

15. If 𝛂, 𝛃 are the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = x2 – 5x + k such that 𝛂 – 𝛃 = 1, find the
value of k.
Sol:
Given: x2 – 5x + k
The co-efficients are a = 1, b = -5 and c = k.
−𝒃
∴𝛂+𝛃= 𝒂
(−𝟓)
⇒𝛂+𝛃=– 𝟏
⇒𝛂+𝛃=5 ….(1)
Also, 𝛂 – 𝛃 = 1 …..(2)
From (1) and (2), we get:
2𝛂 = 6
⇒𝛂=3
Putting the value of 𝛂 in (1), we get 𝛃 = 2.
𝒄
Now, 𝛂𝛃 = 𝒂
𝒌
⇒3 × 2 = 𝟏
∴k=6

16. Show that the polynomial f(x) = x2 + 4x + 6 has no zero.

Sol:
Let t = x2
So, f(t) = t2 + 4t + 6
Now, to find the zeroes, we will equate f(t) = 0
⇒ t2 + 4t + 6 = 0
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−𝟒 ± √𝟏𝟔−𝟐𝟒
Now, t = 𝟐
−𝟒 ± √−𝟖
= 𝟐
= -2 ± √−2
i.e., x2= -2 ± √−2
⇒ x = √−2 ± √−2, which is not a real number.
The zeroes of a polynomial should be real numbers.
∴The given f(x) has no zeroes.

17. If one zero of the polynomial p(x) = x3 – 6x2 + 11x – 6 is 3, find the other two zeroes.
Sol:
p(x) = x3 – 6x2 + 11x – 6 and its factor, x + 3
Let us divide p(x) by (x – 3).
Here, x3 – 6x2 + 11x – 6 = (x – 3) (x2 – 3x + 2)
= (x – 3) [(x2 – (2 + 1) x + 2]
= (x – 3) (x2 – 2x – x + 2)
= (x – 3) [x (x – 2) – 1(x – 2)]
= (x – 3) (x – 1) (x – 2)
∴The other two zeroes are 1 and 2.

18. If two zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 2x4 – 3x3 – 3x2 + 6x – 2 are √2 and – √2, find its
other two zeroes.
Sol:
Given: p(x) = 2x4 – 3x3 – 3x2 + 6x – 2 and the two zeroes, √2 and – √2
So, the polynomial is (x + √2) (x – √2) = x2 – 2.
Let us divide p(x) by (x2 – 2)
Here, 2x4 – 3x3 – 3x2 + 6x – 2 = (x2 – 2) (2x2 – 3x + 1)
= (x2 – 2) [(2x2 – (2 + 1) x + 1]
= (x2 – 2) (2x2 – 2x – x + 1)
= (x2 – 2) [(2x (x – 1) –1(x – 1)]
= (x2 – 2) (2x – 1) (x – 1)
𝟏
The other two zeroes are 𝟐 and 1.
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19. Find the quotient when p(x) = 3x4 + 5x3 – 7x2 + 2x + 2 is divided by (x2 + 3x + 1).
Sol:
Given: p(x) = 3x4 + 5x3 – 7x2 + 2x + 2
Dividing p(x) by (x2 + 3x + 1), we have:

x2 + 3x + 1 3x4 + 5x3 – 7x2 + 2x + 2 3x2 – 4x + 2

3x4 + 9x3 + 3x2
– – –
–4x – 10x + 2x + 2
3 2

–4x3 – 12x2 – 4x
+ + +
2
2x + 6x + 2
2x2 + 6x + 2
– – –
x

∴The quotient is 3x2 – 4x + 2

20. Use remainder theorem to find the value of k, it being given that when x3 + 2x2 + kx + 3 is
divided by (x – 3), then the remainder is 21.
Sol:
Let p(x) = x3 + 2x2 + kx + 3
Now, p(3) = (3)3 + 2(3)2 + 3k + 3
= 27 + 18 + 3k + 3
= 48 + 3k
It is given that the reminder is 21
∴ 3k + 48 = 21
⇒3k = –27
⇒k = –9