Q1. The value of 1.

999… in the form of p/q, where p and q are integers and q≠0, is
(a) 1910
(b) 19991000
(c) 2
(d) 19
Solution:
(c) 2
Let x = 1.999… (i)
Multiply (i) by 10, we get
10x = 19.999… (ii)
On subtracting (i) from (ii), we get

⇒ 9x = 18
10x – x = (19.999…) – (1.999…)

∴x=2
Question 2.
√10 × √15 is equal to
(a) 6√5
(b) 5√6
(c) √25
(d) 10√5
Solution:
(b) 5√6
we have √10 × √15 = √2.√5 × √3.√5
= (√2.√3) × (√5.√5) = 5√6
Question 3.
The number obtained on rationalising the denominator of 17√−2 is

Solution:
(A)

Question 4.
Solution:

Question 5.

Solution:

Question 6.

Solution:
Question 7.
Which of the following is equal to x?

Solution:

Question 8.
Let x and y be rational and irrational numbers, respectively. Is x+y
necessarily an irrational number? Give an example in support of your
answer.
Solution:
Yes, (x + y) is necessarily an irrational number.
For example, let x = 2 and y = √3
Then, x + y = 2 +√3
Suppose x + y = 2+ √3 be a rational number.
Let us consider a = 2 + √3, which is rational.
On squaring both sides, we get

√3 is also a rational number.

The above contradicts the fact that √3 is an irrational number. Thus, our assumption
was wrong. Hence, x + y is an irrational number.

Question 9.
Insert a rational number and an irrational number between the following
(i) 2 and 3
(ii) 0 and 0.1
(iii) 1/3 and ½

Solution:
We know that, there are infinitely many rational and irrational values
between any two numbers.
(i) A rational number between 2 and 3 is 2.1.
To find an irrational number between 2 and 3. Find a number which is non-
terminating non-recurring lying between them.
Such number will be 2.040040004…………..
(ii) A rational number between 0 and 0.1 is 0.03.
An irrational number between 0 and 0.1 is 0.007000700007……….

(iii) A rational number between 1/3 and 1/2 is 5/12. An irrational number
between 1/3 and 1/2 i.e., between 0-3 and 0.5 is 0.4141141114………….

Question 10.
Express 0.6+ 0.7¯ + 0.47¯ in the form p/q , where p and q are integers and q≠0
Solution:

Question 11.
Simplify
Solution:

Question 12.
Solution:

Question 1.
Which one of the following is a polynomial?

Solution:
(C)

It is not a polynomial, because one of the exponents of x is – 2, which is not a

whole number.

It is not a polynomial, because exponent of x is 1/2 which is not a whole

number.

It is a polynomial, because each exponent of x is a whole number.

It is not a polynomial because it is a rational function.

Question 2.
√2 is a polynomial of degree
(a) 2
(b) 0
(c) 1
(d)½
Solution:
(b) √2 = -√2x°. Hence, √2 is a polynomial of degree 0, because exponent of x
is 0.

Question 3.
Degree of the polynomial 4x4 + 0x3 + 0x5 + 5x + 7 is
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 7
Solution:
(a) 4
4x4 + 0x3 + 0x5 + 5x + 7 = 4x4 + 5x + 7
As we know that the degree of a polynomial is equal to the highest power of
variable x.
Here, the highest power of x is 4. Therefore, the degree of the given polynomial is 4.

NCERT Exemplar Class 9 Maths

Chapter 2 Polynomials
April 10, 2019 by Bhagya

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Solutions Chapter 2 Polynomials.

NCERT Exemplar Class 9 Maths Solutions

Chapter 2 Polynomials
Exercise 2.1

Question 1.
Which one of the following is a polynomial?

Solution:
(C)

It is not a polynomial, because one of the exponents of x is – 2, which is not a

whole number.

It is not a polynomial, because exponent of x is 1/2 which is not a whole

number.

It is a polynomial, because each exponent of x is a whole number.

It is not a polynomial because it is a rational function.

Question 2.
√2 is a polynomial of degree
(a) 2
(b) 0
(c) 1
(d)½
Solution:
(b) √2 = -√2x°. Hence, √2 is a polynomial of degree 0, because exponent of x
is 0.

Question 3.
Degree of the polynomial 4x4 + 0x3 + 0x5 + 5x + 7 is
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 7
Solution:
(a) 4
4x4 + 0x3 + 0x5 + 5x + 7 = 4x4 + 5x + 7
As we know that the degree of a polynomial is equal to the highest power of
variable x.
Here, the highest power of x is 4. Therefore, the degree of the given
polynomial is 4.

Question 4.
Degree of the zero polynomial is
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) Any natural number
(D) Not defined
Solution:
(D): In zero polynomial, the coefficient of any power of variable is zero i.e.,
0x², 0x5 etc.
Therefore, we can not exactly determine the highest power of variable,
hence cannot define the degree of zero polynomial.

Question 5.
If p (x) = x2 – 2√2x + 1, then p (2√2) is equal to
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 4√2
(d) 8 √2 +1
Solution:
(b) Given, p(x) = x2 – 2√2x + 1 …(i)
On putting x = 2√2 in Eq. (i), we get
P(2√2) = (2√2)2– (2√2)(2√2) + 1 = 8 – 8 + 1 = 1

Question 6.
The value of the polynomial 5x – 4x2 + 3, when x = – 1 is
(a)-6
(b) 6
(c) 2
(d) -2
Solution:
(a) Let p (x) = 5x – 4x2 + 3 …(i)
On putting x = -1 in Eq. (i), we get
p(-1) = 5(-1) -4(-1)2 + 3= -5 – 4 + 3 = -6

Question 7.
Zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2x + 5 is
(a) -2/5
(b) -5/2
(c) 2/5
(d) 5/2
Solution:
(b) Given, p(x) = 2x + 5

∴ 2x + 5 = 0
For zero of the polynomial, put p(x) = 0

⇒ -5/2
Hence, zero of the polynomial p(x) is -5/2.

Question 8.
One of the zeroes of the polynomial 2x2 + 7x – 4 is
(a) 2
(b) ½
(c) -1
(d) -2
Solution:
(b) Let p (x) = 2x2 + 7x – 4
= 2x2 + 8x – x – 4 [by splitting middle term]
= 2x(x+ 4)-1(x + 4)
= (2x-1)(x+ 4)

⇒ (2x -1) (x + 4) = 0
For zeroes of p(x), put p(x) = 0

⇒ 2x – 1 = 0 and x + 4 = 0
⇒ x = ½ and x = -4
Hence, one of the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) is ½.

Question 9.
If x51 + 51 is divided by x + 1, then the remainder is
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 49
(d) 50
Solution:
(d) Let p(x) = x51 + 51 . …(i)
When we divide p(x) by x+1, we get the remainder p(-1)
On putting x = -1 in Eq. (i), we get p(-1) = (-1) 51 + 51
= -1 + 51 = 50
Hence, the remainder is 50.

Question 10.
If x + 1 is a factor of the polynomial 2x2 + kx, then the value of k is
(a) -3
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d)-2
Solution:
(c) Let p(x) = 2x2 + kx
Since, (x + 1) is a factor of p(x), then
p(-1)=0

⇒2–k=0
2(-1)2 + k(-1) = 0

⇒k=2
Hence, the value of k is 2.

Question 11.
x + 1 is a factor of the polynomial
(a) x3 + x2 – x + 1
(b) x3 + x2 + x + 1
(c) x4 + x3 + x2 + 1
(d) x4 + 3x3 + 3x2 + x + 1
Solution:
(b) Let assume (x + 1) is a factor of x3 + x2 + x + 1.
So, x = -1 is zero of x3 + x2 + x + 1

⇒ -1 + 1 – 1 + 1 = 0
(-1)3 + (-1)2 + (-1) + 1 = 0

⇒ 0 = 0 Hence, our assumption is true

Question 16.
The factorization of 4x2 + 8x+ 3 is
(a) (x + 1) (x + 3)
(b) (2x + 1) (2x + 3)
(c) (2x + 2) (2x + 5)
(d) (2x – 1) (2x – 3)
Solution:
(b) Now, 4x2 + 8x + 3= 4x2 + 6x + 2x + 3 [by splitting middle term]
= 2x(2x + 3) + 1 (2x + 3)
= (2x + 3) (2x + 1)

Question 12.
Which of the following is a factor of (x+ y) 3 – (x3 + y3)?
(a) x2 + y2 + 2 xy
(b) x2 + y2 – xy
(c) xy2
(d) 3xy
Solution:
(d) Now, (x+ y)3 – (x3 + y3) = (x + y) – (x + y)(x2– xy + y2)
[using identity, a3 + b3 = (a + b)(a2 – ab + b2)] = (x + y)[(x + y)2 -(x2 – xy +
y2)]
= (x+ y)(x2+ y2+ 2xy – x2+ xy – y2)
[using identity, (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2 ab)]
= (x + y) (3xy)
Hence, one of the factor of given polynomial is 3xy.

Question 13.
The coefficient of x in the expansion of (x + 3) 3 is
(a) 1
(b) 9
(c) 18
(d) 27
Solution:
(d) Now, (x + 3)3 = x3 + 33 + 3x (3)(x + 3)
[using identity, (a + b)3 = a3 + b3 + 3ab (a + b)]
= x3 + 27 + 9x (x + 3)
= x3 + 27 + 9x2 + 27x Hence, the coefficient of x in (x + 3) 3 is 27.

Question 14.

(a) 1
(b) -1
(c) 0
(d) 1/2
Solution:

Question 15.

Solution:

Question 16.
If a + b + c =0, then a3 + b3 + c3 is equal to
(a) 0
(b) abc
(c) 3abc
(d) 2abc
Solution:
(d) Now, a3 + b3 + c3 = (a + b + c) (a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – be – ca) + 3abc
[using identity, a3 + b3 + c3 – 3 abc = (a + b + c)(a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – be – ca)]
= 0 + 3abc [∴ a + b + c = 0, given]
a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc

Question 17.
Which of the following expressions are polynomials? Justify your answer:
Solution:
(i) Polynomial
Because 8 = 8x°, then exponent of the variable x is 0, which is a whole
number.

(ii) Polynomial
Each exponent of the variable x is a whole number.

(iii) Not polynomial

Because exponent of the variable x is 1/2, which is not a whole number.

(iv) Polynomial
Because each exponent of the variable x is a whole number.

(v) Not polynomial

Because one of the exponents of the variable x is -1, which is not a whole
number.

(vi) Not polynomial

Because given expression is a rational expression, thus, not a polynomial.

(vii) Polynomial
Because each exponent of the variable a is a whole number.

(viii) Not polynomial

Question 18.
Find the value of the polynomial 3x3 – 4x2 + 7x – 5, when x = 3 and also
when x = -3.
Solution:
Let p(x) =3x3 – 4x2 + 7x – 5
At x= 3, p(3) = 3(3)3 – 4(3)2 + 7(3) – 5
∴ P( 3) = 61
= 81 – 36 + 21 – 5

At x = -3, p(-3)= 3(-3)3 – 4(-3)2 + 7(-3) – 5

∴ p(-3) = -143
= -81 – 36 – 21 – 5 = -143

Hence, the value of the given polynomial at x = 3 and x = -3 are 61 and -

143, respectively.

Question 19.
Find the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = (x – 2) 2 – (x + 2)2.
Solution:
Given, polynomial is p(x) = (x – 2)2 – (x + 2)2

∴ (x – 2)2 – (x + 2)2 = 0
For zeroes of polynomial, put p(x) = 0

⇒ (x – 2 + x + 2)(x – 2 – x – 2) = 0

⇒ (2x)(-4) = 0
[using identity, a2 – b2 = (a – b)(a + b)]

⇒ -8x = 0
⇒x=0
Therefore zero of the polynomial is p(x) is 0.

Question 20.
By actual division, find the quotient and the remainder when the first
polynomial is divided by the second polynomial x 4 + 1 and x – 1.
Solution:
Using long division method

Hence, quotient = x³ + x² + x + 1 and remainder = 2

Question 21.
By remainder theorem, find the remainder when p(x) is divided by g(x)
(i) p(x) = x3 – 2x2 – 4x – 1, g(x) = x + 1
(ii) p(x) = x3 – 3x2 + 4x + 50, g(x) = x – 3
Solution:
(i) We have, p(x) = x³ – 2x² – 4x – 1 and g(x) = x + 1
Here, zero of g(x) is -1.
When we divide p(x) by g(x) using remainder theorem, we get the remainder
p(-1)
∴ p(-1) = (-1)³ – 2(-1)² – 4(-1) -1
= -1 – 2 + 4 – 1 = 0
Therefore, remainder is 0.

(ii) We have, p(x) = x³ – 3x² + 4x + 50 and g(x) = x – 3

Here, zero of g(x) is 3.
When we divide p(x) by g(x) using remainder theorem, we get the remainder

∴ p(3) = (3)³ – 3(3)² + 4(3) + 50

p(3)

= 27 – 27 + 12 + 50 = 62
Therefore, remainder is 62.