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Mhf4u Polynomial Functions Test

The document is a test for advanced functions focusing on polynomial functions, including multiple-choice questions, problem-solving, and explanations related to polynomial properties. It assesses knowledge, understanding, thinking, inquiry, communication, and application skills, with a total of 50 points available. Students are required to show their work clearly and adhere to spelling rules.

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Mhf4u Polynomial Functions Test

The document is a test for advanced functions focusing on polynomial functions, including multiple-choice questions, problem-solving, and explanations related to polynomial properties. It assesses knowledge, understanding, thinking, inquiry, communication, and application skills, with a total of 50 points available. Students are required to show their work clearly and adhere to spelling rules.

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MHF4U←TEST→POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS

Student’s name:

b Show your work CLEARLY.


o See the marks breakdown below:

KU/15 TI/10 CO/10 AP/15 Total/50 Percentage UPADATED mark

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KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING/15
• Worth 15 points

1. Which of these is not a polynomial function?


y =1−x
y = x + x1
√
y = x2
y = x2 .
√ √
4
2. The expression y = 5 x4 + 7 x8
is not a polynomial.

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is a polynomial of degree 4.
is a polynomial of degree 8.
is a polynomial of degree 2.
3. The end behaviour of the cubic y = −5x3 + x2 − 6x − 9 is from
quadrant 2 to quadrant 1.
quadrant 3 to quadrant 1.
quadrant 4 to quadrant 2.
quadrant 2 to quadrant 4.

4. The degree of the polynomial −8x4 + 3x2 − 8x + 16 − x5 is


A. −8.
B. −1.
C. 4.
D. 5.

5. If the polynomial x3 + 8 is divided by x + 2, the remainder will be


A. 16.
B. 8.
C. 0.
D. −16.
6. What is the value of the constant differences for the polynomial −2x3 + 3x2 + x − 1?
A. 3.
B. 12.
C. −2.
D. −12.
7. The remainder when 2x3 + 3x2 − 1 is divided by x + 1 is
A. 4.
B. 0.
C. −4.
D. −6.
8. The x-intercepts of the polynomial p(x) = −3(2x − 1)(3x + 1)(4x − 1) are located at
1 1 1
2, 3, 4
1 1 1
2, −3, 4
− 12 , 13 , 14
− 12 , 13 , − 14
9. Where does the quintic polynomial t(x) = 3(x − 1)5 cut the y-axis?
A. −1.
B. −3.
C. 243.
D. −243.

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10. If a polynomial f (x) is divided by ax + b, the remainder will be


f ( ab ).
f ( ab ).
f (− ab ).
f (− ab ).
11. The degree of the polynomial y = 1 is
A. 1.
B. 2.
C. 0.
D. undefined.
12. Given that f (x) = x3 − 3x2 + 3x − 9, the value of f (3) is
A. 0.
B. 3.
C. −3.
D. −9.
13. How many x-intercepts does the polynomial f (x) = x4 + 1 have?
A. 1.
B. 2.
C. 4.
D. none.
14. If the polynomial f (x) = x3 + bx2 + cx − 6 has x − 1 and x − 2 as factors, then the third factor is likely
to be
A. x − 3.
B. x + 3.
C. x + 2.
D. x + 1.
15. Which of the following statements is true?
the remainder theorem is a special case of the factor theorem.
the factor theorem is a special case of the remainder theorem.
the factor theorem and the remainder theorem are the same.
there is no relationship between the two theorems.

THINKING/INQUIRY/10
16. 1 mark Prove that 2x + 1 is not a factor of 4x3 + x − 1.

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17. 3 marks A family of quadratics have x-intercepts at the points x = −3 and x = 5. Find the equation
for a family member that cuts the y-axis at y = 8.

18. 2 marks Factorize the cubic x3 + 2x2 − x − 2 by inspection.

19. 4 marks Prove that the quartic function q(x) = x4 − 16 has only TWO real x-intercepts.

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COMMUNICATION/10

20. 2 marks Explain what you understand by the remainder theorem and the rational root theorem.

21. 2 marks Explain how the degree and leading coefficient of a polynomial affect its end behaviour.

22. 2 marks Is it always possible to solve every polynomial equation? If you answered “no”, give an
example of an insolvable polynomial equation. If you answered “yes”, justify your claim.

23. 2 marks Using the rational root theorem for the polynomial x3 − 2x2 + x − 12, what are the values of
x worth testing?

24. 2 marks Distinguish between solving a polynomial equation and solving a polynomial inequality.

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APPLICATION/15

25. 5 marks Given a cardboard that measures 40 cm by 30 cm, determine the dimensions of the square
corners that have to be removed, in order to create a box with an open top that has a volume of 2448
cm3 .

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26. 3 marks Solve cubic inequality x3 + 3x2 − x − 3 ≤ 0.

27. 3 marks The path of a dolphin swimming through an ocean can be modelled by the polynomial function

d(t) = t4 − 9t3 + 24t2 − 16t, (1)

where t is the time in seconds since the dolphin’s movements were observed and d(t) represents the
vertical distance, in metres, the dolphin travels; d(t) = 0 represents the surface of the water. Determine
the time(s) when the dolphin is at the water’s surface.

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28. Consider the transformed cubic


f (x) = (x − 1)3 − 125 (2)
(a) 2 marks Factorize f (x).

(b) 2 marks Hence, solve the associated cubic equation f (x) = 0.

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