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The document contains a worksheet on factorization with a total of 20 marks and includes various questions related to the factor theorem and polynomial division. It provides step-by-step solutions to determine factors, remainders, and values of variables in given polynomials. Each question is answered with calculations and explanations demonstrating the application of the factor theorem and remainder theorem.

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FACTORIZATION Worksheet - Solution

The document contains a worksheet on factorization with a total of 20 marks and includes various questions related to the factor theorem and polynomial division. It provides step-by-step solutions to determine factors, remainders, and values of variables in given polynomials. Each question is answered with calculations and explanations demonstrating the application of the factor theorem and remainder theorem.

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EDUCATION SPRINT

WORKSHEET Total Marks : 20


Time : 30 Minute
FACTORIZATION

Que : 1 (A) Answer The Following Questions in Brief. [20]

1. Use the factor theorem to determine that x - 1 is a factor of x6 - x5 + x4 - x3 + x2 -


x + 1.
Ans. : Let f(x) = x6 - x5 + x4 - x3 + x2 - x + 1 to check whether x - 1 is a factor of x6 - x5
+ x4 - x3 + x2 - x + 1 we find f(1).
Put x = 1 in equation (i) we get
f(1) = (1)6 - (1)5 + (1)4 - (1)3 + (1)2 - (1) + 1
=1-1+1-1+1-1+1
=4-3
= 1.
Since, f(1) ≠ 0, So by factor theorem (x - 1) is not a factor of f(x).
2. Use the factor theorem to factorise completely x3 + x2 - 4x - 4.
Ans. : x3 + x2 - 4x - 4
Let x + 1 = 0
∴ x = -1
On substituting value of x in the expression
∴ f(-1) = (-1)3 + (-1)2 - 4(-1) -4 = 0
Clearly x + 1 is a factor of
f(x) = x3 + x2 - 4x - 4
∴ f(x) = (x + 1) (x2 - 4) ...(By actual division)
= (x + 1) (x - 2) (x + 2)
3. Find the remainder when the polynomial f(x) = 2x4 - 6x3 + 2x2 - x + 2 is divided by
x + 2.
Ans. : If x + 2 = 0
x = -2
f(x) = 2x4 - 6x3 + 2x2 - x + 2, ...[By remainder theorem]
f(-2) = 2(-2)4 - 6(-2)3 + 2(-2)2 - (-2) + 2
= 2(16) -6(-8) + 2(4) + 2 + 2
= 32 + 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 = 92
Hence, required remainder = 92.
4. In the following two polynomials. Find the value of ‘a’ if x + a is a factor of each
of the two:
x4 - a2x2 + 3x - a.

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Ans. : Let p(x) = x4 - a2x2 + 3x - a
Put x = -a in equation (i) we get
P(-a) = (-a)4 - a2 (-a)2 + 3(-a) -a
= a4 - a2 x a2 - 3a - a = -4a
But p(-a) = 0
⇒ -4a = 0
0
⇒ a =
−4

⇒ a = 0.
5. In the following two polynomials, find the value of ‘a’ if x – a is a factor of each of
the two:
x6 - ax5 + x4 - ax3 + 3a + 2
Ans. : Let p(x) = x6 - ax5 + x4 - ax3 + 3a + 2 ...(i)
Put x = a in equation (i) we get
p(a) = (a)6 - a(a)5 + (a)4 - a(a)3 + 3(a) + 2
= a6 - a6 + a4 - a4 + 3a + 2 = 0
∴ 3a = -2
−2
∴ a =
3
.

6. If p(x) = 4x3 - 3x2 + 2x - 4 find the remainderwhen p(x) is divided by:


x-4
Ans. : p(x) = 4x3 - 3x2 + 2x - 4 ...(i)
Put x = 4 in equation (i), we get
p(4) = 4(4)3 - 3(4)2 + 2(4) - 4
= 4 x 64 -3 x 16 + 8 - 4
= 256 - 48 + 8 - 4
= 264 - 52
= 212
Hence, the remainder is 212.
7. If p(x) = 4x3 - 3x2 + 2x - 4 find the remainderwhen p(x) is divided by:
x+2
Ans. : p(x) = 4x3 - 3x2 + 2x - 4 ...(i)
By the remainder theorem the required remainder = p(2).
Put x = -2 in equation (i), we get
p(-2) = 4(-2)3 -3(-2)2 + 2(-2)-4
= 4 x (-8) -3 x 4 -4 -4
= -32 -12 -4 -4
= -52
Hence, the remainder is -52.
8. In the following problems use the factor theorem to find if g(x) is a factor of
p(x):

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p(x) = x3 - 3x2 + 4x - 4 and g(x) = x - 2
Ans. : p(x) = x3 - 3x2 + 4x - 4 and g(x) = x - 2
To check whether x - 2 is a factor of p(x) now put x = 2 in equation (i), we get
p(2) = (2)3 - 3(2)2 + 4(2) -4
=8-3x4+8-4
= 8 - 12 + 8 - 4
= 16 - 16 = 0
Since, p(2) = 0, so by factor theorem (x - 2) is a factor of p(x).
9. In the following problems use the factor theorem to find if g(x) is a factor of
p(x):
p(x) = 2x3 + 4x + 6 and g(x) = x + 1
Ans. : p(x) = 2x3 + 4x + 6 and g(x) = x + 1
Now put x = -1 in equation (i), we get
p(-1) = 2(-1)3 + 4(-1) + 6
=2x-1-4+6
= -2 - 4 + 6
= -6 + 6 = 0
Since, p(-1) = 0, so by factor theorem (x = 1) is a factor of p(x).
10. In the following problems use the factor theorem to find if g(x) is a factor of
p(x):
p(x) = x3 + x2 + 3x + 175 and g(x) = x + 5.
Ans. : p(x) = x3 + x2 + 3x + 175 and g(x) = x + 5 ...(i)
To check whether (x + 5) is a factor of p(x), we have to find p(-5), put x = -5 in
equation (i), we get
p(-5) = (-5)3 + (-5)2 + 3(-5) + 175
= -125 + 25 - 15 + 175
= -140 + 200 = 60
Since, p(-5) ≠ 0, so by factor theorem (x + 5) is not a factor of p(x).
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