POLYNOMIALS , CLASS-9
Class Polynomials
9th Aligned with NEP & NCF-2023
Understanding the meaning of algebraic expressions, defining Polynomials, identify
the degree, terms and coefficients of terms in a polynomial
Themes outlines /key concepts The students will be able to:
01 Algebraic expressions 01 Understand the meaning of an algebraic expression.
02 Definition of a polynomial. Degree of a 02 Define polynomial
polynomial
03 Introduction to linear polynomials and 03 Identify the degree, terms and coefficients of terms in a
applications polynomial
04 Exploring Linear Patterns 04 Model linear growth and decay using linear polynomials.
05 Modelling linear growth and linear decay 05 Explain and identify patterns in linear relationships.
06 Linear relationship 06 Identify the slope and y-intercept of a linear equation in
two variables.
07 Visualising linear relationship 07 Graph a linear equation in two variables.
Use computational thinking to identify patterns, construct
08 Slope and y intercept of a line y=ax+b 08 linear expressions, and systematically represent and
analyse linear relationships using equations and graphs.
CG-3 Discovers and proves algebraic identities and models real-life situations in the form of equations to solve
them.
C-3.2 Models and solves contextualised problems using equations (for example, simultaneous linear equations in
two variables or single polynomial equations), and draws conclusions about a situation being modelled.
CG-9 Develops computational thinking, i.e., deals with complex problems and is able to break them down into a
series of simple problems that can then be solved by suitable procedures/algorithms.
Real life situation-based questions on Algebraic Expressions:
01. A taxi charges ₹50 as base fare and ₹12 per km. Write the expression for total fare for x km.
02. A shopkeeper gives ₹5 discount per item on n items. Write total discount.
03. Rahul buys x pens at ₹10 each and y notebooks at ₹25 each. Find total cost?
04. A rectangle has length (x + 3) and breadth x. Write area.
05. A person earns ₹500 per day for d days. Expression for earnings?
06. Temperature was t°C, then increased by 7°C. New temperature?
07. A water tank already has 200 liters and fills at 15 L/min for m minutes.
08. A student scores x in maths and y in science. Total score?
09. A fruit seller sells apples at ₹20 each. Total earning for a apple?
10. A bike travels at 40 km/h for h hours. Distance covered?
Defining Polynomials:
11. A shopkeeper calculates total cost of x pens as ₹10x. Is this expression a polynomial?
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12. A car travels a distance given by , where x is time. Is this a polynomial?
𝑥
13. The area of a square field is given by 𝑥 2 , where x is side length. Is this expression a
polynomial?
14. A student writes the formula for some quantity as √𝑥 + [Link] it a polynomial?
15. The total salary of a worker is given by 5000 + 200𝑥, where x is extra days worked. Is this a
polynomial?
16. The time taken by a machine is given by 𝑥 −1 .Is this expression a polynomial?
17. A cube has volume 𝑥 3 , where x is side length. Is this a polynomial?
18. A student writes total marks as 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑧.Is this a polynomial?
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19. The expression for growth is written as 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + [Link] this a polynomial?
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20. A formula is written as 𝑥 2 + [Link] this a polynomial?
Identify The Degree:
21. The area of a square garden is given by 𝑥 2 , where x is the side length. Find the degree of the
polynomial.
22. The volume of a cube is given by 𝑥 3 , where x is the side length. Find the degree of the
polynomial.
23. A shopkeeper calculates total cost as 50𝑥 + 20, where x is number of items. Find the degree
of the polynomial.
24. A student writes total marks as 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑧.Find the degree of the polynomial.
25. The total earnings of a worker are given by 2000 + 100𝑥, where x is number of extra days
worked. Find the degree of the polynomial.
26. The area of a rectangular field is given by 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥, where x is length. Find the degree of the
polynomial.
27. The distance covered by a vehicle is given by 60𝑡, where t is time. Find the degree of the
polynomial.
28. The volume of a solid is given by 𝑥 4 + 2𝑥 2 + [Link] the degree of the polynomial.
29. The total cost of production is given by 5𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 10 , where x is number of units
produced. Find the degree of the polynomial.
30. The expression for growth of a plant is given by 3𝑥 5 + 𝑥 2 + 7, where x is time. Find the degree
of the polynomial.
Terms and coefficients of terms in a polynomial
31. A shopkeeper calculates total cost as 20𝑥 + 50, where x is number of items. Identify the terms
and coefficient of x.
32. The total salary of a worker is given by 5000 + 200𝑥, where x is extra days worked. Identify the
terms and coefficient of x.
33. The area of a rectangular field is 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥, where x is length. Identify the terms and coefficients.
34. A company’s profit is given by 5𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 100, where x is number of products sold. Identify all
terms and their coefficients.
35. The distance travelled by a vehicle is 60𝑡 + 10, where t is time in hours. Identify the terms and
coefficient of t.
36. The volume of a solid is given by 4𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 + 𝑥.Identify all terms and coefficients.
37. A student writes total marks as 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑧.Identify the terms and coefficients.
38. The cost of production is given by 6𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 20, where x is number of units. Identify the terms
and coefficients.
39. The growth of a plant is given by 3𝑥 4 + 2𝑥 2 + 7, where x is time. Identify all terms and
coefficients.
40. A shop calculates discount as 10𝑥 − 2, where x is number of items. Identify the terms and
coefficient of x.
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Mixed Questions based on Algebraic expression, polynomials, degree &
Coefficients:
41. A taxi charges ₹40 as base fare and ₹10 per km. Write an algebraic expression for total fare
for x km.
42. A student buys x books at ₹25 each and y pens at ₹10 each. Write total cost.
43. The temperature increases by 5°C from t°C. Write the new temperature.
44. State whether the following are polynomials:
(a) 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 1
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(b) 𝑥
(c) √𝑥
(d) 5
45. Explain why 𝑥 −2 + 3𝑥is not a polynomial.
46. Find the degree of: 4𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 5
47. Find the degree of: 7𝑥 + 10
48. Find the degree of: 9
49. Identify terms and coefficients in: 5𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 7
50. Identify the coefficient of x in: 8𝑥 − 2
51. The cost of x items is given by 20𝑥 + 50.
(a) Is this a polynomial?
(b) Find its degree
(c) Identify terms and coefficient of x
52. The volume of a cube is given by 𝑥 3 .
(a) Is it a polynomial?
(b) What is its degree?
(c) Identify coefficient
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53. A formula is given as 𝑥 + 2.
(a) Is it a polynomial?
(b) Give reason
54. The area of a field is 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥.
(a) Find degree
(b) Identify terms and coefficients
55. A student says that √𝑥 + 𝑥 is a polynomial. Is the student correct? Justify your answer.
Higher Order Questions
56. A shopkeeper writes total cost as 20𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 10, where x = number of books and y = number
of pens.
(a) Is this a polynomial?
(b) Identify degree
(c) Write all terms and coefficients
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57. A student writes an expression 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + [Link] this a polynomial? Justify. Also identify which part
makes it invalid.
58. The area of a rectangular park is given by 𝑥(𝑥 + 3).
(a) Expand the expression
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(b) Is it a polynomial?
(c) Find degree and coefficients
59. A company models profit as 5𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 20.
(a) Identify the leading term
(b) Find degree
(c) Identify coefficient of x²
60. A student says: “All algebraic expressions are polynomials.”
Do you agree? Give reason with example.
61. The expression for motion is written as 3𝑡 2 + 4𝑡 + 7.
(a) Identify terms
(b) Find coefficient of t
(c) What is degree?
62. A student writes 𝑥 3 + 𝑥1/2 + 2.
(a) Is it a polynomial?
(b) If not, modify it to make a valid polynomial
63. A formula is given as 2𝑥 4 + 3𝑥 2 + 6.
(a) How many terms are there?
(b) Which term has highest degree?
(c) What is coefficient of x²?
64. Two expressions are given:
A = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 1
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B=𝑥+𝑥
(a) Which is a polynomial?
(b) Compare their degrees
65. A student expands an expression and gets 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 6.
(a) Identify number of terms
(b) Write coefficients
(c) Can degree ever be 3? Why/why not?
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