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This document contains a mock exam on polynomials with 24 multiple choice and open response questions. The exam covers key topics related to polynomials including their characteristics, factoring polynomials, dividing polynomials, and solving polynomial equations and inequalities. It is designed to test students' understanding of concepts and skills for polynomials of degrees 1 through 4.

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Mock A

This document contains a mock exam on polynomials with 24 multiple choice and open response questions. The exam covers key topics related to polynomials including their characteristics, factoring polynomials, dividing polynomials, and solving polynomial equations and inequalities. It is designed to test students' understanding of concepts and skills for polynomials of degrees 1 through 4.

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12 Math Mock Exam A Polynomials Name:

Mul ple Choice


Iden fy the choice that best completes the statement or answers the ques on.

____ 1. Which of the following statements about a polynomial func on is false?


a. A polynomial func on of degree n has at most n turning points.
b. A polynomial func on of degree n may have up to n dis nct zeros.
c. A polynomial func on of odd degree may have at least one zero.
d. A polynomial func on of even degree may have no zeros.

____ 2. If the leading coefficient of an odd-degree polynomial func on is posi ve, then the func on extends from the third
quadrant to the first quadrant; that is, as
a. , and as ,
b. , and as ,
c. , and as ,
d. , and as ,

____ 3. The degree of a polynomial provides informa on about all of the following except:
a. the shape of the graph c. the turning points of the graph
b. the end behaviours of the graph d. the zeros of the graph

____ 4. If any of the factors of a polynomial func on are linear, then which of the following is not true?
a. The graph has a linear shape near this x-intercept.
b. The x-intercept is a point where the curve passes through the x-axis.
c. The zeros of the func on are loca ons on the graph where y = 0.
d. The x-axis is tangent to the curve at these points.

____ 5. What is the equa on of the graph shown below?


y
10

–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–2

–4

–6

–8

–10

a. c.
b. d.

____ 6. Which equa on is a quar c func on with zeros at –4, –1, 2, 3?


a. c.
b. d.

____ 7. Calculate using long division.


a. remainder 20 c.
b. remainder 24 d.

____ 8. What is the dividend if the divisor is , the quo ent is , and the remainder is 7?
a. c.
b. d.

____ 9. Which one of the following func ons is divisible by x – 3?


a. c.
b. d.

____ 10. Which of the following words or phrases would indicate that an inequality should be used to model a situa on rather
than an equa on.
a. ‘is equal’ c. ‘product of’
b. ‘at least’ d. ‘divided by’
12 Math Mock Exam A Polynomials Name:

Open Response
11. Describe the end behaviour of without graphing it

12. Write the equa on of the func on shown below.


y
25

20

15

10

–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–5

–10

–15

–20

–25

13. Determine the remainder, r, to make the mul plica on statement shown below true.

14. Factor .

15. Factor the func on .

16. Determine when the func on is less than 7.


12 Math Mock Exam A Polynomials Name:

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding


OBJ: 3.2 - Characteristics of Polynomial Functions
2. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: 3.2 - Characteristics of Polynomial Functions
3. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: 3.2 - Characteristics of Polynomial Functions
4. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: 3.3 - Characteristics of Polynomial Functions in Factored Form
5. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: 3.3 - Characteristics of Polynomial Functions in Factored Form
6. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: 3.3 - Characteristics of Polynomial Functions in Factored Form
7. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: 3.5 - Dividing Polynomials
8. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: 3.5 - Dividing Polynomials
9. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: 3.6 - Factoring Polynomials
10. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Thinking OBJ: 4.2 - Solving Linear Inequalities

SHORT ANSWER

11. ANS:
the y-axis

PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding


OBJ: 3.2 - Characteristics of Polynomial Functions
12. ANS:
the degree and the leading coefficient

PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding


OBJ: 3.2 - Characteristics of Polynomial Functions
13. ANS:
Since the function is an even degree and the lead coefficient is negative, the end behaviour of the function is
as , .

PTS: 1 REF: Communication


OBJ: 3.2 - Characteristics of Polynomial Functions
14. ANS:
In both cases, the x-axis is tangent to the curve, but for a squared linear factor the x-intercept is a turning point
for the function. For a cubed linear factor, the graph passes through the x-axis.

PTS: 1 REF: Communication


OBJ: 3.3 - Characteristics of Polynomial Functions in Factored Form
15. ANS:

PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding


OBJ: 3.3 - Characteristics of Polynomial Functions in Factored Form
16. ANS:
Yes, it is a factor because, when divided, there is no remainder.

PTS: 1 REF: Communication OBJ: 3.5 - Dividing Polynomials


17. ANS:
r = –6

PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding OBJ: 3.5 - Dividing Polynomials


18. ANS:
remainder –17

PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding OBJ: 3.5 - Dividing Polynomials


12 Math Mock Exam A Polynomials Name:

19. ANS:
195

PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding OBJ: 3.6 - Factoring Polynomials


20. ANS:
–88

PTS: 1 REF: Thinking OBJ: 3.6 - Factoring Polynomials


21. ANS:

PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding


OBJ: 3.7 - Factoring a Sum or Difference of Cubes
22. ANS:

PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding


OBJ: 3.7 - Factoring a Sum or Difference of Cubes
23. ANS:

PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding OBJ: 4.1 - Solving Polynomial Equations
24. ANS:
The function is less than 7 for and .

PTS: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding


OBJ: 4.3 - Solving Polynomial Inequalities

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