Polynomials
Polynomials
Polynomials
1. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial ax2 + bx + c, find the value of
α2 + β2 [2]
2. If the sum of the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = (k2 – 14) x2 – 2x – 12
is 1 then find the value of k. [2]
3. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 3x2 – 75 and verify the
relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients. [3]
4. What must be added to the polynomial f(x) = x4 + 2x3 – 13x2 – 12x +
21 so that the resulting polynomial is exactly divisible by
x2 – 4x + 3? [3]
5. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial 6y2 – 7y + 2, find a quadratic
polynomial whose zeroes are 1/α and 1/β. [3]
6. Find all the zeroes of the polynomial 8x4 + 8x3 – 18x2 – 20x – 5, if it is
5 5
given that two of its zeroes are √2 and − √2 [4]