WorksheetsPolynomial Theorem
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
A polynomial function with rational coefficients has the following zeros.
−1,1+3i
Determine all the additional zeros.
1−3i
−3i
1
No additional zeros
Explain why it makes sense that a third degree polynomial must have at least one rational zero.
Find all the rational zeros for the following polynomial: Mark all that apply.
f(x)=2x3−5x2+4x−1
−1
1
2
21
−21
Find all the real zeros of the function f(x) = 2x3 - 19x2 + 38x + 24 given that x-4 is a factor.
x = 4, -1/2, -6
x = 4, -3, 2
x = 4, -1/2, 6
x = 4, 1/2, -6
Is (x-4) a factor of (x3 +x2 -16x-16)?
YES
NO
If (x + 3) is a factor of p(x), then p(- 3) = (a) .
0
3
-3
None of these.
Is (x-3) a factor of
(x3 - 3x2 + 2x + 2)?
Yes
No
Is (x-4) a factor of (x3 +x2 -16x-16)?
YES
NO
If 𝒙2−𝟓 is divided by 𝒙−𝟐, then what is the remainder?
(a)
If 𝟐x2+𝟏𝟎 is divided by 𝒙−𝟏, then what is the remainder?
(a)
Use synthetic division to determine f(-3), if f(x)= (3x3 -5x2 -4x +1).
(a)
Find all the zeros, given that f(-3) = 0
f(x) = 2x3+5x2-6x-9
-3, 1, 3/2
-3, -1, 3/2
-3, 1, 2/3
-3,-1, 2/3
The largest exponent determines the degree of the polynomial.
True
False
According to the Rational Root Theorem, what are the all possible rational roots?
2x3 - 11x2 + 12x + 9 = 0
±1,±2
±1,±3,±9
±1,±3±9,±1/2,±3/2,±9/2
±1,±2,±1/3,±2/3,±1/9,±2/9
Which of the following is a COMPLETE list of all possible Rational Zeros?
f(x) = x3 + 2x2 - 6x + 8
±1, ±8
±1, ±2, ±4, ±8
±1, ±2, ±4
1, 2, 4, 8
Which of the following is a COMPLETE list of all possible Rational Zeros?
f(x) = 3x3 + 2x2 - 6x + 7
±1, ±7, ±1/3, ±7/3
±1, 7
±1, ±3, ±7, ±7/3
±1, ±3, ±7, ±1/3, ±7/3
Which of the following is a COMPLETE list of all possible Rational Zeros?
f(x) = 2x3 + 5x2 - 9x + 5
±1, ±5, ±1/2, ±5/2
±1, ±2, ±5, ±1/2, ±5/2
±1, ±5
±1, ±2, ±5, ±1/2, ±5/2, ±2/5
Is (x-2) a factor of f(x)=x3−8x2+14x−4?
Yes, (x-2) is a factor. There is a remainder.
No, (x-2) is not a factor. The remainder is zero.
Yes, (x-2) is a factor. The remainder is zero.
No, (x-2) is not a factor. There is a remainder.
What is the remainder R when the polynomial p(x) is divided by (x-5)?
p(x) = x3 - 5x2 + 2x - 10
0
2x-10
-2x-10
2x+10
p(x)=x4−2x3+kx−4 , where k is an unknown integer.
p(x) divided by (x-1) has a remainder of 0.
What is the value of k?
(a)
