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Assignment 3 - Polynomials

The document contains a series of polynomial-related questions and assignments, focusing on finding remainders, factors, and solutions for various polynomial functions. It includes tasks such as using the factor theorem, determining constants, and complete factorization. Each question is structured to guide the student through specific polynomial concepts and calculations.

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Assignment 3 - Polynomials

The document contains a series of polynomial-related questions and assignments, focusing on finding remainders, factors, and solutions for various polynomial functions. It includes tasks such as using the factor theorem, determining constants, and complete factorization. Each question is structured to guide the student through specific polynomial concepts and calculations.

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Topic - Polynomials

Assignment
Question 1
f(𝑥) = 3𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 − 58𝑥 + 40

(a) Find the remainder when f(𝑥) is divided by (𝑥 − 3). [2]

Given that (𝑥 − 5) is a factor of f(𝑥).

(b) Find all the solutions of f(𝑥) = 0. [5]


Topic - Polynomials

Question 2
f(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 + 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 − 6

where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are constants.


When f(𝑥) is divided by (2𝑥 − 1) the remainder is −5.
When f(𝑥) is divided by (𝑥 + 2) there is no remainder.

(a) Find the value of 𝑎 and the value of 𝑏. [6]

(b) Factorise f(𝑥) completely. [3]


Topic - Polynomials

Question 3
f(𝑥) = (3𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 − 𝑘) − 8

where 𝑘 is a constant.

(a) Write down the value of f(𝑘). [1]

When f(𝑥) is divied by (𝑥 − 2) the remainder is 4.

(b) Find the value of 𝑘. [2]

(c) Factorise f(𝑥) completely. [3]


Topic - Polynomials

Question 4
f(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 + 5𝑥 3 + 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏,

where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are constants.

The remainder when f(𝑥) is divided by (𝑥 − 2) is equal to the remainder when f(𝑥) is divded by
(𝑥 + 1)

(a) Find the value of 𝑎. [5]

Given that (𝑥 + 3) is a factor of f(𝑥).

(b) Find the value of 𝑏. [3]


Topic - Polynomials

Question 5
f(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 − 39𝑥 + 20

(a) Use the factor theorem to show that (𝑥 + 4) is a factor of f(𝑥). [2]

(b) Factorise f(𝑥) completeley. [4]


Topic - Polynomials

Question 6
Find the remainder when

f(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 8

is divided by

(a) (i) 𝑥 − 3,

(ii) 𝑥 + 2. [3]

(b) Hence, or otherwise, find all the solution to the equation [4]

𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 8 = 0.
Topic - Polynomials

Question 7
f(𝑥) = 3𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 + 12.

(a) Find the remainder when f(𝑥) is divided by (𝑥 − 2). [2]

Given that (𝑥 + 2) is a factor of f(𝑥),

(b) factorise f(𝑥) completely. [4]


Topic - Polynomials

Question 8
f(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 6.

(a) Use the factor theorem to show that (𝑥 + 2) is a factor of f(𝑥). [2]

(b) Factorise f(𝑥) completely. [4]

(c) Write down all the solutions to the equation 𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 6 = 0. [1]


Topic - Polynomials

Question 9
f(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 29𝑥 − 60.

(a) Find the remainder when f(𝑥) is divided by (𝑥 − 2). [2]

(b) Use the factor theorem to show that (𝑥 + 3) is a factor of f(𝑥). [2]

(c) Factorise f(𝑥) completely. [4]


Topic - Polynomials

Question 10
f(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏,

where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are constants.


It is given that (𝑥 − 2) is a factor of f(𝑥).
When f(𝑥) divided by (𝑥 + 1), the remainder is 6.
Find the value of 𝑎 and the value of 𝑏. [7]
Topic - Polynomials

Question 11
f(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 𝑐,

where 𝑐 is a constant.

Given that f(1) = 0,

(a) find the value of 𝑐, [2]

(b) factorise f(𝑥) completely, [4]

(c) find the remainder when f(𝑥) is divided by (2𝑥 − 3). [2]

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