POLYNOMIALS

MCQs
Question 1 : The zeroes of x² - 2x - 8 are:
(a) (2,-4)
(b) (4,-2)
(c) (-2,-2)
(d) (-4,-4)

Question 2 : What is the quadratic polynomial whose sum and the product
of zeroes is √2, 3 respectively?
(a) 3x²- √3(2x + 1)
(b) 3x² + √3(2x + 1)
(c) 3x² + √3(2x - 1)
(d) None of these

Question 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

Question 4 : The degree of the polynomial, x⁴ - x² +2 is

(al 2
(b) 4
(c) 1
(d) 0

Question 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
Question 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 these

Question 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 these

Question 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

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

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) None of these

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

(a) ±9√3
(b) ±3√3
(c) ±7√3
(d) None of these
Question 11 : Which of the following is a polynomial?

(a) x² + 3x - 2
(b) √x + 2
(c) 1/x
(d) 3x² √x

Question 12 : The degree of the polynomial 4x³ + 2x³- 5x + 1 is:

(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) √7
(d) 3/4

Question 13 : The degree of the polynomial 4x³ + 1- 5x + 1 is:

(а) π (рі)
(b) √2
(c) 0.33333...q
(d) -1

Question 14 : The zeros of the polynomial x² - 4x - 5 are:

(a) 5x⁴
(b) 3x³
(c) -2x²
(d) x

Question 15 : The zeros of the polynomial x² - 4x - 5 are:

(a) -1, 5
(b) 1, 5
(c) -1, -5
(d) -5, 1
Question 16 : The polynomial x³ - 6x² + 11x - 6 can be factored as:

(a) (x - 2)(x - 3)(x - 1)

(b) (x + 2)(x + 3)(x + 1)
(c) (x - 2)(x + 3)(x + 1)
(d) (x + 2)(x - 3)(x + 1)

Question 17 : The sum of the coefficients of the polynomial 3x² + 4x + 1 is:

(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 1
(d) 8

Question 18 : The product of the zeros of the polynomial 2x² + 5x - 3 is:

(a) -3/2
(b) 3/2
(c) 3/5
(d) -3/5

Question 19 : Which of the following is not a factor of the polynomial x² -

4x + 3?

(a) (x - 1)
(b) (x - 3)
(c) (x - 2)
(d) (x + 1)

Question 20 : The remainder when the polynomial x³- 3x²- 2x + 5 is

divided by (x - 1) is:

(a) 5
(b) 3
(c) 0
(d) -5
 Answers

1. B
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. D
10. B
11. A
12. C
13. C
14. A
15. A
16. A
17. D
18. A
19. D
10. C
 Subjective Questions
Question 1 : The zeroes of x²-2x-8 are: [NCERT EXEMPLAR]

Solution:
x²-2x-8 = x²-4x+2x-8
= x(x-4)+2(x-4)
= (x-4)(x+2)
Therefore, x =4,-2.

Question 2 : If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial ax²+bx+c, c≠0 are

equal, then
Solution:
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)

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

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

Question 5 : If p(x) is a polynomial of degree one and p(a) = 0, then a is

said to be: [R.D SHARMA]
Solution:
Let p(x) = mx+n
Put x=a
p(a)=ma+n=0
So, a is zero of p(x).
Question 6 : 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:
Solution :
Intersects x-axis.

Question 7 : A polynomial of degree n has:

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

Question 8 : The product of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ax³ + bx² +
cx + d is
Solution :
-d/a.

Question 9 : Find the value of “p” from the polynomial x² + 3x + p, if one of

the zeroes of the polynomial is 2. [CBSE 2020]
Solution :

As 2 is the zero of the polynomial.

We know that if α is a zero of the polynomial p(x), then p(α) = 0
Substituting x = 2 in
⇒ x² + 3x + p
⇒ 22 + 3(2) + p = 0
⇒4+6+p=0
⇒ 10 + p = 0
⇒ p = -10

Question 10 : Does the polynomial a⁴ + 4a² + 5 have real zeroes?

[CBSE 2022]
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.

Question 11 : 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

Question 12: Find the value of “x” in the polynomial 2a² + 2xa + 5a + 10 if
(a +x) is one of its factors. [CBSE 2023]
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
Question 13 : How many zeros does the polynomial (x –3)² – 4 have? Also,
find its zeroes. [NCERT EXEMPLAR]
Solution :
Given polynomial is (x – 3)2 – 4
Now, expanding 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.

Question 14 : 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
Question 15 : Find a quadratic polynomial each with the given numbers as
the sum and product of its zeroes 1/4, -1
Solution :

From the formulas of sum and product of zeroes, we know,

Sum of zeroes = α + β
Product of zeroes = αβ
Given,
Sum of zeroes = 1/4
Product of zeroes = -1
Therefore, if α and β are zeroes of any quadratic polynomial, then
the polynomial can be written as:-
x² – (α + β)x + αβ
= x² – (1/4)x + (-1)
= 4x² – x – 4
Thus, 4x² – x – 4 is the required quadratic polynomial.

Question 16 : When the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x² + (a + 1) x + b

are 2 and –3, [CBSE 2009]
Solution :
Let α and β be the zeroes of polynomials Ax²+Bx+C.
Then we know that
α+β=−B/A .....(i)
and αβ=C/A .....(ii)
As Given that 2 and −3 are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2
+ (a + 1) x + b,
⇒A=1, B=a+1, C=b
using (i)
2+(−3)=−(a+1)/1
−1=−a−1
a=0
using (ii)
2×(−3)=b/1
b=−6
Question 17: The graphs of y = p(x) are given in the figure, for some
polynomials p(x). Find the number of zeroes of p(x), in each case.

Solution :
(i) The graph does not intersect the x-axis, so there are no
zeros in p(x).
(ii) The graph intersects the x-axis at one place, so here there is
one zero in p(x).
(iii) The graph intersects the x-axis at three places, so that there
are three zeros in p(x).
(iv) The graph intersects the x-axis at two places, so here there are
two zeros in p(x).
(v) The graph intersects the x-axis at four places, so there are four
zeros in p(x).
(vi) The graph intersects the x-axis at three places, so that there
are three zeros in p(x).

Question 18: Write the polynomial, the product and sum of whose zeroes
are -9/2 & -3/2 respectively.
Solution :
Sum of zeroes = -9/2
Product of zeroes = -3/2
The required polynomial is :-
k [x² - (sum of zeroes)x + (product of zeroes)]
k [x² - (- 9/2)x + (- 3/2)]
k [x²+9x/2 - 3/2]
put k = 2 to remove the fraction
2(x² + 9x / 2 - 3/2)
2x² + 9x - 3 is required polynomial

Question 19 : Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial

√3x² - 8x + 4√3 = 0 (CBSE 2010)

Solution :
Given quadratic equation = √3x² - 8x + 4√3 = 0 We should factorize the
equation first.
=√3x²-6x-2x+4√3 = 0
= √3x(x-2√3)-2(x-2√3) = 0
= (√3x-2) (x-2√3) = 0
= (√3x-2)=0, (x-2√3)= 0
x=2/√3, x = 2√3.

Question 20 : α and β are zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 – 6x + y.

Find the value of ‘y’ if 3α + 2β = 20. [CBSE 2019]

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
Question 21 : 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)]

Question 22 : 7y² - (11/3)y - (2/3). Find the zeroes of the polynomial , and
verify the relation between the coefficients and the zeroes of the
polynomial. [R.D SHARMA]
Solution :
Given, the polynomial is 7y² - (11/3)y - (2/3).
We have to find the relation between the coefficients and zeros of
the polynomial
The polynomial can be rewritten as (1/3)[21y2 - 11y - 2]
Let (1/3)[21y² - 11y - 2] = 0
21y2 - 11y - 2 = 0
On factoring,
21y² - 14y + 3y - 2 = 0
7y(3y - 2) + (3y - 2) = 0
(7y + 1)(3y - 2) = 0
Now, 7y + 1 = 0
7y = -1
y = -1/7
Also, 3y - 2 = 0
3y = 2
y = 2/3
Therefore,the zeros of the polynomial are 2/3 and -1/7.
We know that, if α and ꞵ are the zeroes of a polynomial ax² + bx + c,
then
Sum of the roots is α + ꞵ = -coefficient of x/coefficient of x² = -b/a
Product of the roots is αꞵ = constant term/coefficient of x² = c/a
From the given polynomial,
coefficient of x = -11
Coefficient of x² = 21
Constant term = -2
Sum of the roots:
LHS: α + ꞵ
= -1/7 + 2/3
= (-3+14)/21
= 11/21
RHS: -coefficient of x/coefficient of x²
= -(-11)/21
= 11/21
LHS = RHS
Product of the roots
LHS: αꞵ
= (-1/7)(2/3)
= -2/21
RHS: constant term/coefficient of x²
= -2/21
LHS = RHS
Question 23: -8/3, 4/3 find a quadratic polynomial whose sum and product
respectively of the zeroes are as given. Also find the zeroes of these
polynomials by factorisation. [NCERT EXEMPLAR]
Solution :
Given, the sum of two zeros is -8/3.
Product of two zeros is 4/3.
We have to find the quadratic polynomial and its zeros.
A quadratic polynomial in terms of the zeroes (α,β) is given by
x² - (sum of the zeroes) x + (product of the zeroes)
i.e, f(x) = x² -(α +β) x +αβ
Here, the sum of the roots, α +β = -8/3
Product of the roots, αβ = 4/3
So, the quadratic polynomial can be written as x² - (-8/3)x + 4/3.
The polynomial can be rewritten as (1/3)[3x² + 8x + 4].
Let 3x² + 8x + 4 = 0
On factoring the polynomial,
3x² + 6x + 2x + 4 = 0
3x(x + 2) + 2(x + 2) = 0
(3x + 2)(x + 2) = 0
Now, 3x + 2 = 0
3x = -2
x = -2/3
Also, x + 2 = 0
x = -2
Therefore, the zeros of the polynomial are -2/3 and -2.

Question 24 : -2√3, -9 find a quadratic polynomial whose sum and product

respectively of the zeroes are as given. Also find the zeroes of these
polynomials by factorisation. [CBSE 2020]
Solution :
Given, the sum of two zeros is -2√3.
Product of two zeros is -9.
We have to find the quadratic polynomial and its zeroes.
A quadratic polynomial in terms of the zeroes (α,β) is given by
x² - (sum of the zeroes) x + (product of the zeroes)
i.e, f(x) = x² -(α +β) x +αβ
Here, sum of the roots, α +β = -2√3
Product of the roots, αβ = -9
So, the quadratic polynomial can be written as x² - (-2√3)x + (-9)
= x² + 2√3x - 9.
Let x² + 2√3x - 9 = 0
On factoring the polynomial,
x² + 3√3x - √3x - 9 = 0
x(x + 3√3) - √3(x + 3√3) = 0
(x - √3)(x + 3√3) = 0
Now, x - √3 = 0
x = √3
Also, x + 3√3 = 0
x = -3√3
Therefore, the zeros of the polynomial are -3√3 and √3.
 Case study
Question 1:
During the skipping through skipping rope, its look like the in the form of
parabola. It is a natural examples of parabolic shape which is represented by
a quadratic polynomial. Similarly, we can observe in many other cases
forming a in a variety of forms of different parabolas.

Based on the above information, choose the correct options.

(i) In the standard form of quadratic polynomial, ax² + bx + c, the condition

between a, b and c are
[A] a may be 0, but b and c must be non-zero.
[B] a, b and c all may be zero.
[C] 'a' is a non-zero real number and b and c are any real numbers.
[D] All are integers.

(ii) If the roots of the quadratic polynomial are unequal, where the
discriminant D = b² - 4ac, then
[A] D > 0
[B] D < 0
[C] D≥ 0
[D] D = 0

(ii) If a and -a are the zeroes of the 2x² - 3(k - 4)x - 8, quadratic
polynomial then k is
[A] 4
[B] 1/4
[C] -1/4
[D] 2
Question 2 :
A rectangular garden has an area of 80 square meters. The length of the
garden is three times its width. Find the dimensions of the garden.
Formulate a quadratic equation to represent the given situation.
Solve the equation to find the width and length of the garden.
Interpret the solution in the context of the problem.

(i) The area of a rectangular garden is 80 square meters. If the length of the
garden is three times its width, what is the width of the garden?
(A) 4 meters
(B) 5 meters
(C) 8 meters
(D) 10 meters

(ii) The area of a rectangular garden is 80 square meters. If the length of the
garden is three times its width, what is the length of the garden?
(A) 12 meters
(B) 15 meters
(C) 20 meters
(D) 24 meters

(iii) The area of a rectangular garden is 80 square meters. If the length of

the garden is three times its width, what does the solution to the equation
represent?

(A) The width of the garden

(B) The length of the garden
(C) The area of the garden
(D) The perimeter of the garden
 Answers

Question 1-
(i) C
(ii) A
(iii) A

Question 2 -
(i) C
(ii) A
(iii) B