SECTION-A

1. The zeroes of x2–2x –8 are:

(a) (2,-4)

(b) (4,-2)

(c) (-2,-2)

(d) (-4,-4)

Answer: (b) (4,-2)

Explanation: x2–2x –8 = x2–4x + 2x –8

= x(x–4)+2(x–4)

= (x-4)(x+2)

Therefore, x = 4, -2.

2. What is the quadratic polynomial whose sum and the product of zeroes is √2, ⅓
respectively?

(a) 3x2-3√2x+1

(b) 3x2+3√2x+1

(c) 3x2+3√2x-1

(d) None of the above

Answer: (a) 3x2-3√2x+1

Explanation: Sum of zeroes = α + β =√2

Product of zeroes = α β = 1/3

∴ If α and β are zeroes of any quadratic polynomial, then the polynomial is;

x2–(α+β)x +αβ

= x2 –(√2)x + (1/3)

= 3x2-3√2x+1
3. If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax2+bx+c, c≠0 are equal, then

(a) c and b have opposite signs

(b) c and a have opposite signs

(c) c and b have same signs

(d) c and a have same signs

Answer: (d) c and a have same signs

Explanation:

For equal roots, discriminant will be equal to zero.

b2 -4ac = 0

b2 = 4ac

ac = b2/4

ac>0 (as square of any number cannot be negative)

4. The degree of the polynomial, x4 – x2 +2 is

(a) 2

(b) 4

(c) 1

(d) 0

Answer: (b) 4

Explanation: Degree is the highest power of the variable in any polynomial.

5. If one of the zeroes of cubic polynomial is x3+ax2+bx+c is -1, then product of other two
zeroes is:

(a) b-a-1

(b) b-a+1

(c) a-b+1
(d) a-b-1

Answer: (b) b-a+1

Explanation: Since one zero is -1, hence;

P(x) = x3+ax2+bx+c

P(-1) = (-1)3+a(-1)2+b(-1)+c

0 = -1+a-b+c

c=1-a+b

Product of zeroes, αβγ = -constant term/coefficient of x3

(-1)βγ = -c/1

c=βγ

βγ = b-a+1

6. If p(x) is a polynomial of degree one and p(a) = 0, then a is said to be:

(a) Zero of p(x)

(b) Value of p(x)

(c) Constant of p(x)

(d) None of the above

Answer: (a) Zero of p(x)

Explanation: Let p(x) = mx+n

Put x = a

p(a)=ma+n=0

So, a is zero of p(x).

7. Zeroes of a polynomial can be expressed graphically. Number of zeroes of polynomial is

equal to number of points where the graph of polynomial is:

(a) Intersects x-axis

(b) Intersects y-axis

(c) Intersects y-axis or x-axis

(d) None of the above

Answer: (a) Intersects x-axis

8. A polynomial of degree n has:

(a) Only one zero

(b) At least n zeroes

(c) More than n zeroes

(d) At most n zeroes

Answer: (d) At most n zeroes

Explanation: Maximum number of zeroes of a polynomial = Degree of the polynomial

9. The number of polynomials having zeroes as -2 and 5 is:

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) More than 3

Answer: (d) More than 3

Explanation: The polynomials x2-3x-10, 2x2-6x-20, (1/2)x2-(3/2)x-5, 3x2-9x-30, have zeroes

as -2 and 5.

10. Zeroes of p(x) = x2-27 are:

(a) ±9√3

(b) ±3√3

(c) ±7√3

(d) None of the above

Answer: (b) ±3√3

Explanation: x2-27 = 0

x2=27

x=√27

x=±3√3

11. Given that two of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ax3 + bx2 + cx + d are 0, the third
zero is

(a) -b/a

(b) b/a

(c) c/a

(d) -d/a

Answer: (a) -b/a

Explanation:

Let α be the third zero.

Given that two zeroes of the cubic polynomial are 0.

Sum of the zeroes = α + 0 + 0 = -b/a

α = -b/a

12. If one zero of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 3x + k is 2, then the value of k is

(a) 10

(b) –10

(c) 5

(d) –5

Answer: (b) -10

Explanation:
Given that 2 is the zero of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 3x + k.

⇒ (2)2 + 3(2) + k = 0

⇒4+6+k=0

⇒ k = -10

13. A quadratic polynomial, whose zeroes are –3 and 4, is

(a) x² – x + 12

(b) x² + x + 12

(c) (x²/2) – (x/2) – 6

(d) 2x² + 2x – 24

Answer: (c) (x²/2) – (x/2) – 6

Explanation:

Let the given zeroes be α = -3 and β = 4.

Sum of zeroes, α + β= -3 + 4 = 1

Product of Zeroes, αβ = -3 × 4 = -12

Therefore, the quadratic polynomial = x² – (sum of zeroes)x + (product of zeroes)

= x² – (α + β)x + (αβ)

= x² – (1)x + (-12)

= x² – x – 12

Dividing by 2,

= (x²/2) – (x/2) – 6

14. The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 99x + 127 are

(a) both positive

(b) both negative

(c) one positive and one negative

(d) both equal

Answer: (b) both negative

Explanation:

Given quadratic polynomial is x2 + 99x + 127.

By comparing with the standard form, we get;

a = 1, b = 99 and c = 127

a > 0, b > 0 and c > 0

We know that in any quadratic polynomial, if all the coefficients have the same sign, then the
zeroes of that polynomial will be negative.

Therefore, the zeroes of the given quadratic polynomial are negative.

15. The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 7x + 10 are

(a) -4, -3

(b) 2, 5

(c) -2, -5

(d) -2, 5

Answer: (c) -2, -5

Explanation:

x2 + 7x + 10 = x2 + 2x + 5x + 10

= x(x + 2) + 5(x + 2)

= (x + 2)(x + 5)

Therefore, -2 and -5 are the zeroes of the given polynomial.

16. If the discriminant of a quadratic polynomial, D > 0, then the polynomial has

(a) two real and equal roots

(b) two real and unequal roots

(c) imaginary roots

(d) no roots

Answer: (b) two real and unequal roots

If the discriminant of a quadratic polynomial, D > 0, then the polynomial has two real and
unequal roots.

17. If on division of a polynomial p(x) by a polynomial g(x), the quotient is zero, then the
relation between the degrees of p(x) and g(x) is

(a) degree of p(x) < degree of g(x)

(b) degree of p(x) = degree of g(x)

(c) degree of p(x) > degree of g(x)

(d) nothing can be said about degrees of p(x) and g(x)

Answer: (a) degree of p(x) < degree of g(x)

Explanation:

We know that, p(x)= g(x) × q(x) + r(x)

Given that, q(x) = 0

When q(x) = 0, then r(x) = 0

So, now when we divide p(x) by g(x),

Then p(x) should be equal to zero.

If r(x) = 0, then the degree of p(x) < degree of g(x).

18. By division algorithm of polynomials, p(x) =

(a) g(x) × q(x) + r(x)

(b) g(x) × q(x) – r(x)

(c) g(x) × q(x) × r(x)

(d) g(x) + q(x) + r(x)

Answer: (a) g(x) × q(x) + r(x)

By division algorithm of polynomials, p(x) = g(x) × q(x) + r(x).

In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason

(R). Mark the correct choice as:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

19.Assertion: x2+7x+12 has no real zeroes.

Reason: A quadratic polynomial can have at the most two zeroes.

Answer: (d)

20. Assertion: If the sum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2-2kx+8 is 2 then value
of k is 1.
Reason: Sum of zeroes of a quadratic polynomial ax2+bx+c is -b/a

Answer: (a)

SECTION-B

21.A)Check whether the first polynomial is a factor of the second polynomial by dividing the
second polynomial by the first polynomial.
(i) t2 – 3, 2t4 + 3t3 – 2t2– 9t – 12

(OR)

21.B)(ii) x2 + 3x + 1, 3x4 + 5x3 – 7x2 + 2x + 2

Solution:
 (OR)

22. On dividing x3 – 3x2 + x + 2bya polynomial g(x), the quotient and remainder were x – 2
and -2x + 4 respectively. Find g(x).
Solution:
23. Give examples of polynomials p(x), g(x), q(x) and r(x), which satisfy the division
algorithm and:
(i) deg p(x) = deg q(x)
(ii) deg q(x) = deg r(x)
(iii) deg r(x) = 0
Solution:

24.A) Verify that the numbers given alongside of the cubic polynomials below are their
zeroes. Also, verify the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients in each case:
(i) 2x3 + x2 – 5x + 2; 1/4, 1, -2

(OR)
24.B)Verify that the numbers given alongside of the cubic polynomials below are their
zeroes. Also, verify the relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients in each case:
(ii) x3 – 4x2 + 5x – 2; 2, 1, 1

25. Find a cubic polynomial with the sum, some of the product of its zeroes taken two at a
time, and the product of its zeroes as 2, -7, -14 respectively
Solution:

SECTION-C

26. Does the polynomial a4 + 4a2 + 5 have real zeroes?

Solution:

In the aforementioned polynomial, let a2 = x.

Now, the polynomial becomes,

x2 + 4x + 5

Comparing with ax2 + bx + c,

Here, b2 – 4ac = 42 – 4(1)(5) = 16 – 20 = -4

So, D = b2 – 4ac < 0

As the discriminant (D) is negative, the given polynomial does not have real roots or zeroes.

27. Find the quadratic polynomial if its zeroes are 0, √5.

Solution:

A quadratic polynomial can be written using the sum and product of its zeroes as:

x2 – (α + β)x + αβ

Where α and β are the roots of the polynomial.

Here, α = 0 and β = √5

So, the polynomial will be:

x2 – (0 + √5)x + 0(√5)

= x2 – √5x
28.A) How many zeros does the polynomial (x – 3)2 – 4 have? Also, find its zeroes.

Solution:

Given polynomial is (x – 3)2 – 4

Now, expand this expression.

=> x2 + 9 – 6x – 4

= x2 – 6x + 5

As the polynomial has a degree of 2, the number of zeroes will be 2.

Now, solve x2 – 6x + 5 = 0 to get the roots.

So, x2 – x – 5x + 5 = 0

=> x(x – 1) -5(x – 1) = 0

=> (x – 1)(x – 5) = 0

x = 1, x = 5

So, the roots are 1 and 5.

28.B) Find the value of “x” in the polynomial 2a2 + 2xa + 5a + 10 if (a + x) is one of its
factors.

Solution:

Let f(a) = 2a2 + 2xa + 5a + 10

Since, (a + x) is a factor of 2a2 + 2xa + 5a + 10, f(-x) = 0

So, f(-x) = 2x2 – 2x2 – 5x + 10 = 0

-5x + 10 = 0

5x = 10

x = 10/5

Therefore, x = 2
29. Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are reciprocals of the zeroes of the polynomial
f(x) = ax2 + bx + c, a ≠ 0, c ≠ 0.

Solution:

Let α and β be the zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = ax2 + bx + c.

So, α + β = -b/a

αβ = c/a

According to the given, 1/α and 1/β are the zeroes of the required quadratic polynomial.

Now, the sum of zeroes = (1/α) + (1/β)

= (α + β)/αβ

= (-b/a)/ (c/a)

= -b/c

Product of two zeroes = (1/α) (1/β)

= 1/αβ

= 1/(c/a)

= a/c

The required quadratic polynomial = k[x2 – (sum of zeroes)x + (product of zeroes)]

= k[x2 – (-b/c)x + (a/c)]

= k[x2 + (b/c) + (a/c)]

30. If 4 is a zero of the cubic polynomial x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24, find its other two zeroes.

Solution:

Given cubic polynomial is p(x) = x3 – 3x2 – 10x + 24

4 is a zero of p(x).

So, (x – 4) is the factor of p(x).

Let us divide the given polynomial by (x – 4).

Here, the quotient = x2 + x – 6

= x2 + 3x – 2x – 6

= x(x + 3) – 2(x + 3)

= (x – 2)(x + 3)

Therefore, the other two zeroes of the given cubic polynomial are 2 and -3.

31.A) For what value of k, is the polynomial f(x) = 3x4 – 9x3 + x2 + 15x + k completely
divisible by 3x2 – 5?

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = 3x4 – 9x3 + x2 + 15x + k

g(x) = 3x2 – 5

Dividing f(x) by g(x),

Given that f(x) is completely divisible by 3x2 – 5.

So, the remainder = 0

k + 10 = 0

k = -10

31.B) Divide the polynomial f(x) = 3x2 – x3 – 3x + 5 by the polynomial g(x) = x – 1 – x2 and
verify the division algorithm.

Solution:

Given,

f(x) = 3x2 – x3 – 3x + 5

g(x) = x – 1 – x2

Dividing f(x) = 3x2 – x3 – 3x + 5 by g(x) = x – 1 – x2

Here,

Quotient = q(x) = x – 2

Remainder = r(x) = 3

By division algorithm of polynomials,

Dividend = (Quotient × Divisor) + Remainder

So,

[q(x) × g(x)] + r(x) = (x – 2)(x – 1 – x2) + 3

= x2 – x – x3 – 2x + 2 + 2x2 + 3
= 3x2 – x3 – 3x + 5

= f(x)

Hence, the division algorithm is verified.

SECTION-D

32.

If the zeroes of the polynomial x3 – 3x2 + x + 1 are a-b, a, a + b, find a and b.

Solution:

32.A)If the polynomial x4 – 6x3 + 16x2 – 25x + 10 is divided by another polynomial x2 – 2x +

k, the remainder comes out to be x + a, find k and a.
Solution:

32.B) If two zeroes of the polynomial x4 – 6x3 – 26x2 + 138x – 35 are 2 ± √3, find other
zeroes.
Solution:

33. Obtain all other zeroes of 3x4 + 6x3 – 2x2 – 10x – 5, if two of its zeroes are and √ 5/3 AND
-√ 5/3
Solution:

34.A) The graphs of y = p(x) are given below for some polynomials p(x). Find the number of
zeroes of p(x) in each caseSolution:
 (OR)

34.B) Compute the zeroes of the polynomial 4x2 – 4x – 8. Also, establish a relationship
between the zeroes and coefficients.

Solution:

Let the given polynomial be p(x) = 4x2 – 4x – 8

To find the zeroes, take p(x) = 0

Now, factorise the equation 4x2 – 4x – 8 = 0

4x2 – 4x – 8 = 0

4(x2 – x – 2) = 0

x2 – x – 2 = 0

x2 – 2x + x – 2 = 0

x(x – 2) + 1(x – 2) = 0

(x – 2)(x + 1) = 0

x = 2, x = -1

So, the roots of 4x2 – 4x – 8 are -1 and 2.

Relation between the sum of zeroes and coefficients:

-1 + 2 = 1 = -(-4)/4 i.e. (- coefficient of x/ coefficient of x2)

Relation between the product of zeroes and coefficients:

(-1) × 2 = -2 = -8/4 i.e (constant/coefficient of x2)

35. α and β are zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 – 6x + y. Find the value of ‘y’ if 3α +
2β = 20.

Solution:
Let, f(x) = x² – 6x + y

From the given,

3α + 2β = 20———————(i)

From f(x),

α + β = 6———————(ii)

And,

αβ = y———————(iii)

Multiply equation (ii) by 2. Then, subtract the whole equation from equation (i),

=> α = 20 – 12 = 8

Now, substitute this value in equation (ii),

=> β = 6 – 8 = -2

Substitute the values of α and β in equation (iii) to get the value of y, such as;

y = αβ = (8)(-2) = -16

SECTION-E

Read the following passage and answer the question 36 TO 38:

Basketball and soccer are played with a spherical ball. Even though an athlete dribbles the
ball in both sports, a basketball player uses his hands and a soccer player uses his feet.
Usually, soccer is played outdoors on a large field and basketball is played indoors on a court
made out of wood. The projectile (path traced) of soccer ball and basketball are in the form of
a parabola representing quadratic polynomial.

36. The graph of parabola opens upwards, if _______

a) a = 0

b) a < 0

c) a > 0

d) a ≥ 0
Answer: c) a > 0

37. Observe the following graph and answer

In the above graph, how many zeroes are there for the polynomial?
a) 0

b) 1

c) 2

d) 3

Answer: d) 3

38. The three zeroes in the above shown graph are

a) 2, 3,-1

b) -2, 3, 1

c) -3, -1, 2

d) -2, -3, -1

Answer: c) -3, -1, 2