Algebraic Polynomials & Identities Questions with Solutions
A polynomial is an algebraic expression made of terms with non-negative whole-number powers of a variable. This topic covers the degree and zeros of a polynomial, the remainder and factor theorems, factorisation, and standard algebraic identities such as (a + b)^2, (a - b)^2, a^2 - b^2, (a + b)^3, a^3 + b^3 and a^3 + b^3 + c^3 - 3abc. Identities are among the biggest time-savers in aptitude. Questions that seem to need heavy calculation, such as evaluating x^3 + 1/x^3 when x + 1/x is known, become one-line answers when the right identity is used. The remainder theorem similarly lets you find a remainder without long division: the remainder when p(x) is divided by (x - a) is p(a). Practise the polynomial and identity questions below, each with a step-by-step solution.
- Q1.
If , then is equal to
A. B. C. D.easyView solution āŗ - Q2.
What should be subtracted from to obtain ?
A. B. C. D.easyView solution āŗ - Q3.
The remainder, when is divided by , is equal to
A. B. C. D.mediumView solution āŗ - Q4.
If , then is equal to
A. B. C. D.mediumView solution āŗ - Q5.
If , then equals
A. B. C. D.easyView solution āŗ - Q6.
The value of is
A. B. C. D.mediumView solution āŗ - Q7.
Which of the following is a zero of the polynomial ?
A. B. C. D.easyView solution āŗ - Q8.
For and , the value of is
A. B. C. D.easyView solution āŗ - Q9.
What is the value of , when ?
A. B. C. D.mediumView solution āŗ - Q10.
If the highest common factor of and is , then the values of and will be
A. B. C. D.hardView solution āŗ - Q11.
What is the square root of ?
A. B. C. D.mediumView solution āŗ - Q12.
If and , then what is the value of ?
A. B. C. D.mediumView solution āŗ - Q13.
If are positive integers such that and , then which one of the following will be a possible value of ?
A. B. C. D.mediumView solution āŗ - Q14.
What is the simplified value of ?
A. B. C. D.mediumView solution āŗ - Q15.
If , then what is the value of ?
A. B. C. D.hardView solution āŗ - Q16.
If , then one of the values of is
A. B. C. D.hardView solution āŗ - Q17.
What is the value of , when , and ?
A. B. C. D.easyView solution āŗ - Q18.
If and , then
A. B. C. D.mediumView solution āŗ - Q19.
If and , then the value of will be
A. B. C. D.hardView solution āŗ - Q20.
If , and , then what is the value of ?
A. B. C. D.hardView solution āŗ