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Q1.Classify the following as linear, quadratic, and cubic polynomials:

(i) x2+4
(ii) 2x−3x2
(iii) 7y3−5y2+4
(iv) 3x+2
(v) 5x2−6x+8

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Sol:

(i) x2+4

  • Quadratic Polynomial (degree 2)

(ii) x−3x2

  • Quadratic Polynomial (degree 2)

(iii) 7y3−5y2+4

  • Cubic Polynomial (degree 3)

(iv) 3x+2

  • Linear Polynomial (degree 1)

(v) 5x2−6x+8

  • Quadratic Polynomial (degree 2)

Q2.Find the value of each of the following polynomials at the indicated value of variables:

(i) p(x)=x3−4x +2 at x=−1.

(ii) q(y)=4y2−3y+7 at y=0

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Sol:

(i) Find p(−1):

Substitute x=−1 into the polynomial p(x) = x3−4x+2:

p(−1) = (−1)3−4(−1)+2
p(−1) = −1+4+2
p(−1) = 5

(ii) Find q(0):

Substitute y=0 into the polynomial q(y) = 4y2−3y +7:

q(0) = 4(0)2−3(0) +7
q(0)=0−0+7
q(0)=7

Q3. What is the value of (x + y)3 – 3xy (x + y)?

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Sol:

∵ (x + y)3 = x3 + y3 + 3xy (x + y)
∴ [x3 + y3 + 3xy (x + y)] –  [3xy (x + y)] = x3 + y
⇒ (x + y)3 – 3xy(x + y) = x3 + y3
Thus, value of x+ y3 is (x + y)3 – 3xy (x + y)

Q4.Check whether -1 and 3 are zeros of the polynomial x2−2x−3.

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Sol:Let p(x)=x2−2x−3.

Now, check the values of the polynomial at x=−1 and x=3:

For x=−1:

p(−1)=(−1)2−2(−1)−3 =1+2−3 =0

So, −1 is a zero of the polynomial.

For x=3:

p(3)=32−2(3)−3 =9−6−3 =0

So, 3 is also a zero of the polynomial.

Conclusion: Both -1 and 3 are zeros of the polynomial x2−2x−3.

Q5. Write the degree of the polynomial 4x4 + 0x3 + 0x5 + 5x + 7?

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Sol:The degree of 4x4 + 0x3 + 0x5 + 5x + 7 is 4.

Q6. What is the zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2x + 5?

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Sol:∵ p(x) = 0 ⇒ 2x + 5 = 0

⇒ x = -5/2 

∴ zero of 2x + 5 is -5/2 

Q7. Which of the following is one of the zero of the polynomial 2x2 + 7x – 4 ?

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Sol:∵ 2x2 + 7x – 4 = 2x2 + 8x – x – 4
⇒ 2x (x + 4) – 1 (x + 4) = 0
⇒ (x + 4) (2x – 1) = 0
⇒ x = – 4, x = 1/2,
∴ One of the zero of 2x2 + 7x – 4 is 1/2.

Q8. Verify whether 1 and -1 are zeros of the polynomial x2+3x−4.

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Sol:Let p(x)=x2+3x−4.

For x=1:

p(1)=12+3(1)−4 =1+3−4 =0

So, x=1 is a zero of the polynomial.

For x=−1:

p(−1)=(−1)2+3(−1)−4=1−3−4=−6

So, x=−1 is not a zero of the polynomial.

Q9.Write the degrees of each of the following polynomials:

(i) 7x3 + 4x2 – 3x + 12

(ii) 12 – x + 2x3

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Sol:As we know, degree is the highest power in the polynomial

(i) Degree of the polynomial 7x3 + 4x2 – 3x + 12 is 3

(ii) Degree of the polynomial 12 – x + 2x3 is 3

Q10.State whether the following expression is polynomial or not. In case of a polynomial, write its degree.
x100 - 1

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Sol:Given expression is x^{100} - 1x100−1.

Since all the exponents of xx are whole numbers and the highest exponent of xx is 100, it is a polynomial of degree 100.

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Short Answer Type Questions

Q1.Simplify :(a + b + c)2 + (a − b + c)2

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Sol:(a + b + c)2 + (a − b + c)2

= (a+ b+ c+ 2ab+2bc+2ca) + (a+ (−b)+ c−2ab−2bc+2ca)
=
2a2 + 2 b2 + 2c+ 4ca

Q2.Factorise the following : 2x2-7x-15

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Sol:Previous Year Questions : Polynomials | Mathematics (Maths) Class 9

Q3. Factorize x2 – x – 12.

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Sol:

We have  x2 – x – 12
⇒ x– 4x + 3x – 12
⇒ x(x – 4) + 3(x – 4)
⇒ (x – 4)(x + 3)
Thus, x– x – 12 = (x – 4)(x + 3)

Q4.Write the following in the expanded form:

(i) (a + 2b + c)2

(ii) (2a − 3b − c)2

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Sol:

Using identities:

(x + y + z)2 = x+ y2 + z2 + 2xy + 2yz + 2xz

(i) (a + 2b + c)2

= a2 + (2b)2 + c2 + 2a(2b) + 2ac + 2(2b)c

= a2 + 4b2 + c+ 4ab + 2ac + 4bc

(ii) (2a − 3b − c)2

= [(2a) + (−3b) + (−c)]2

= (2a)+ (−3b)+ (−c)+ 2(2a)(−3b) + 2(−3b)(−c) + 2(2a)(−c)

= 4a2 + 9b2 + c2 − 12ab + 6bc − 4ca

Q5. State whether following expression is polynomial or not:Previous Year Questions : Polynomials | Mathematics (Maths) Class 9

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Sol:

A polynomial is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients, that involves only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.Previous Year Questions : Polynomials | Mathematics (Maths) Class 9is a polynomial.

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Long Answer Type Questions 

Q1. Check whether (x – 1) is a factor of the polynomial x3 – 27x2 + 8x + 18.

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Sol:

Here, p(x) = x– 27x2 + 8x + 18, (x – 1) will be a factor of p(x) only if (x – 1) divides p(x) leaving a remainder 0.
For  x – 1 = 0
⇒ x = 1
∴ p(1) = (1)3 – 27(1)2 + 8(1) + 18
⇒ 1 – 27 + 8 + 18
⇒ 27 – 27
⇒ 0
Since, p(1) = 0
∴ (x – 1) is a factor of p(x).
Thus, (x – 1) is a factor of x3 – 27x2 + 8x + 18.

Q2. (a) For what value of k, the polynomial x2 + (4 – k)x + 2 is divisible by x – 2?
(b) For what value of ‘m’ is x3 – 2mx2 + 16 is divisible by (x + 2)?

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Sol:

(a) Here p(x) = x+ 4x – kx + 2
If p(x) is exactly divisible by x – 2, then p(2) = 0
i.e. (2)2 + 4(2) – k(2) + 2 = 0
⇒ 4 + 8 – 2k + 2 = 0
⇒ 14 – 2k = 0
⇒ 2k = 14
⇒ k= 14/2 = 7
Thus, the required value of k is 7.

(b) Here, p(x) = x3 – 2mx2 + 16
∴ p(–2) = (–2)3 –2(–2)2m + 16
⇒ –8 –8m + 16
⇒ –8m + 8
Since, p(x) is divisible by x + 2
∴ p(–2) = 0
or –8m + 8 = 0
⇒ m = 1

Q3.If f(x) = 2x3 – 13x2 + 17x + 12, find

(i) f (2)
(ii) f (-3)
(iii) f(0)

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Sol:f(x) = 2x3 – 13x2 + 17x + 12

(i) f(2) = 2(2)3 – 13(2)2 + 17(2) + 12

= 2 x 8 – 13 x 4 + 17 x 2 + 12

= 16 – 52 + 34 + 12

= 62 – 52

= 10

(ii) f(-3) = 2(-3)3 – 13(-3)2 + 17 x (-3) + 12

= 2 x (-27) – 13 x 9 + 17 x (-3) + 12

= -54 – 117 -51 + 12

= -222 + 12

= -210

(iii) f(0) = 2 x (0)3 – 13(0)2 + 17 x 0 + 12

= 0-0 + 0+ 12

= 12

Q4. Simplify each of the following using identities :

(i) (x + 3)3 + (x – 3)3

(ii) (x/2 + y/3)– (x/2 – y/3)3

(iii) (x + 2/x)3 + (x – 2/x)3

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Sol:

[Using identities:

1. a3 + b3 = (a + b)(a2 + b2 – ab)

2. a3 – b3 = (a – b)(a2 + b2 + ab)

3. (a + b)(a-b) = a2 – b2

4. (a + b)= a2 + b2 + 2ab and

5. (a – b)= a2 + b2 – 2ab ]

(i) (x + 3)3 + (x – 3)3

Here a = (x + 3), b = (x – 3)Previous Year Questions : Polynomials | Mathematics (Maths) Class 9(ii) (x/2 + y/3)– (x/2 – y/3)3

Here a = (x/2 + y/3) and b = (x/2 – y/3)Previous Year Questions : Polynomials | Mathematics (Maths) Class 9

(iii) (x + 2/x)3 + (x – 2/x)3

Here a = (x + 2/x) and b = (x – 2/x)

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1. What are polynomials and how are they classified?
Ans.Polynomials are algebraic expressions that consist of variables and coefficients, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication. They are classified based on their degree (the highest power of the variable). For example, a polynomial of degree 2 is called a quadratic polynomial, degree 3 is a cubic polynomial, and so on.
2. What are the key properties of polynomials?
Ans.Key properties of polynomials include closure under addition, subtraction, and multiplication, as well as the existence of a degree that determines their classification. Polynomials are also defined over real or complex numbers, and they can have one or more variables.
3. How do you find the roots of a polynomial?
Ans.To find the roots of a polynomial, one can use various methods such as factoring, synthetic division, or the quadratic formula for quadratic polynomials. For higher-degree polynomials, numerical methods or graphing may be employed to approximate the roots.
4. What is the relationship between the coefficients and the roots of a polynomial?
Ans.The relationship between the coefficients and the roots of a polynomial is given by Vieta's formulas. These state that the sum and product of the roots of a polynomial can be expressed in terms of its coefficients. For example, for a quadratic polynomial ax^2 + bx + c, the sum of the roots is -b/a and the product is c/a.
5. Can you explain the Remainder Theorem and its application?
Ans.The Remainder Theorem states that if a polynomial f(x) is divided by (x - k), the remainder of that division is equal to f(k). This theorem is useful for evaluating polynomials at specific points and for finding roots, as it helps determine whether k is a root of the polynomial.
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