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Unit 3: Polynomial Review

18 questions

12th - 12th Grade

Mathematics

Unit 3: Polynomial Review is a Grade 12 mathematics worksheet that revisits essential polynomial skills through 18 selected-response items: 17 multiple-choice questions and one multiple-select question. Students factor quadratic expressions and differences of squares, factor by grouping, multiply and simplify polynomial expressions, perform polynomial and synthetic division, identify remainders and quotients, and determine possible solution counts and end behavior from polynomial functions. This review worksheet helps teachers check whether students can select and apply the correct polynomial procedure, manage signs and exponents, and connect algebraic expressions with graphical behavior. The varied question set is suitable for unit review, independent practice, homework, or a quick formative assessment before a polynomial test. It is a free printable worksheet with a complete answer key, giving teachers a ready-to-use way to identify which polynomial operations need additional instruction.

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Unit 3: Polynomial Review

Total questions: 18

Name
Class
Date
1.
Factor completely.
k2 -2k - 24
a)
(k+4)(k-6)
b)
(k+4)(k+6)
c)
(k+6)(k-1)
d)
(k-4)(k+6)
2.
Factor completely:
 3x² + 5x - 12
a)
(3x + 4)(x-3)
b)
(3x - 4)(x + 3)
c)
(3x + 3)(x -4)
d)
(3x - 3)(x + 4)
3.
x2 - 16
a)
Prime
b)
( x - 4) ( x + 4) 
c)
( x - 8) ( x + 8) 
d)
( x - 4) ( x - 4) 
4.
For synthetic division, what would be the number in the left hand box?
a)
0
b)
1
c)
2
d)
3
5.

What is the proper way to write the answer for the following problem?

a)

2x3-x2-25x+12

b)

2x4-x3-25x2-12x+0

c)

2x3-x2-25x-12

d)

2x4-x3-25x2-12x-0

6.
(2x3 + 7x2 - 6x - 8) ÷ (x + 4)
a)
2x2 - x - 2
b)
2x3 - x2 - 2x
c)
2x2 + 15x + 54 + 208/x+4
d)
2x3 + 15x2 + 54x + 208
7.

What is the remainder of (4x3 - 3x2 - 4x +2) ÷ (x - 3)?

a)

-71

b)

71

c)

145

8.

Find the quotient:

(2x3 + 5x2 + 9) ÷ (x + 3)

a)

2x2 - x + 3

b)

2x3 - x2 + 3x

c)

2x2 + 11x + 33 + 108/x+3

d)

2x2 - 5x + 12

9.
The polynomial
f(x) = 5x4 + 2x3 + 2x − 7 can have, at most, how many solutions?
a)
5
b)
4
c)
3
d)
2
10.
a)
2
b)
1
c)
4
d)
None
11.
(5x+2)(x2-3x+6)
a)
5x3 - 17x2 +24x +12
b)
5x3 + 17x2 - 24x +12
c)
5x3 - 13x2 + 24x +12
d)
5x3 +13x2 - 24x - 12
12.
Simplify each expression.
(6b3 + 6 - b4) - (8b3 - 6b4 + 2)
a)
4b4 - 2b3 + 7
b)
5b4 - 2b3 + 4
c)
b4 - 2b3 + 7
d)
5b4 - 2b3 + 7
13.

Which of these describes end behavior for the polynomial y = 3x4 + 2x3 - 7? Put graph in DESMOS

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

14.

Which of these describes end behavior for the polynomial y = 3x5 + 2x3 - 7? Put Graph in Desmos

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

15.
Factor by grouping
x3 - 4x2 -4x + 16
a)
(x+4)(x+2)
b)
(x-4)(x2 -4) 
c)
(x+4)(x2 -4)
d)
(x-4)(x-2)
16.

Factor using Factoring by Grouping:

2n4 + 7n3 - 4n - 14

a)

(n - 2)(n - 2)(n - 2)(2n + 7)

b)

(n - 2)3(2n + 7)

c)

(n3 - 2)(2n + 7)

d)

(n + 1)(n - 1)(2n + 7)

17.
Factor by using GCF:
8n3 + 2n2
a)
2n2(4n-1)
b)
2n2(4n + 1)
c)
n2(8n+2)
d)
3n(4n+1)
18.

Find the zeros. g(x)=3x3−15x2−72xg\left(x\right)=3x^3-15x^2-72x   (select all that apply)

Put into Desmos. Where does it cross the x-axis?

a)

x=−3x=-3  

b)

x=8x=8  

c)

x=−7x=-7  

d)

x=0x=0  

e)

x=3x=3  

Answer Key

Unit 3: Polynomial Review

Total questions: 18

1.
a) (k+4)(k-6)
2.
b) (3x - 4)(x + 3)
3.
b) ( x - 4) ( x + 4) 
4.
c) 2
5.
c)

2x3-x2-25x-12

6.
a) 2x2 - x - 2
7.
b)

71

8.
a)

2x2 - x + 3

9.
b) 4
10.
a) 2
11.
c) 5x3 - 13x2 + 24x +12
12.
b) 5b4 - 2b3 + 4
13.
a)

a

14.
b)

b

15.
b) (x-4)(x2 -4) 
16.
c)

(n3 - 2)(2n + 7)

17.
b) 2n2(4n + 1)
18.
a)

x=−3x=-3  

, d)

x=0x=0  

, b)

x=8x=8  

FAQs

What does the Unit 3: Polynomial Review worksheet cover?

This Grade 12 worksheet reviews polynomial factoring, including factoring completely, differences of squares, and factoring by grouping, along with multiplication, simplification, synthetic and long division, remainders, possible solution counts, and end behavior. Its 18 items use 17 multiple-choice questions and one multiple-select question, requiring students to choose correct algebraic results and interpret polynomial behavior.

How can I use this worksheet to teach polynomial review?

Use the worksheet after modeling each procedure as a mixed-practice check rather than introducing every skill at once. Have students explain why a factored form works, identify missing or zero terms before synthetic division, and connect the even- and odd-degree end-behavior items to graphs; then use the answer key to discuss the reasoning behind selected distractors.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this polynomial worksheet?

Watch for sign errors when factoring trinomials, distributing a negative through a polynomial subtraction, and multiplying the binomial by every term. Students may also omit a missing term in synthetic division, report the entire division expression instead of the quotient, confuse the remainder with the quotient, or match end behavior incorrectly for even- versus odd-degree polynomials.

How do I assign and grade this polynomial review worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for the factoring, operations, division, and end-behavior items. For printable submissions, you can scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to grade it efficiently.

How can I differentiate this polynomial review worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to give the polynomial expressions, answer choices, and multi-step division items more visual space. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those file-level options support access to the algebra practice.

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