Chapter 2

Polynomials
SA I (2 Marks)
1. Find the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 12𝑥 + 9 and verify the relationship
2
between the zeros and their
coefficients.
2. Sum and product of zeros of a quadratic polynomial are 2 and -3 respectively. Find the
Quadratic polynomial.
3. Find a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 3 + √5 and 3 − √5.
4. Find the zeroes of the polynomial √3𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 4√3.
5. If the product of the zeroes of the polynomial (𝑎𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 6) is 4. Find the value of 𝑎.
6. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) = √3𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 4√3 and verify the relationship between
zeroes and its coefficients.
7. If α and 𝛽 are zeroes of𝑥2 + 5𝑥 + 5, find the value of 𝛼 −1 + 𝛽 −1 .
8. If m, n are zeroes of 𝑎𝑥2 – 5𝑥 + 𝑐, find the value of '𝑎' and 'c'. If m + n = mn = 10.
𝜶 𝜷
9. If 𝜶 and 𝜷 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝟑𝒙𝟐 + 𝟏𝟏𝒙 − 𝟒, find the value of 𝜷
+𝜶
10. If 𝜶 and 𝜷 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝟐𝒙𝟐 − 𝟕𝒙 + 𝟑, find the value of 𝜶 + 𝜷𝟐 𝟐

of ′𝒌′ .
𝟏
11. If one of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝟐𝒙𝟐 + 𝟑𝒙 + 𝒌 is 𝟐, find the value of 𝒌 and the other
zeroes.
12. If 𝜶 and 𝜷 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝒙𝟐 − 𝒙 − 𝒌, such that 𝜶 − 𝜷 = 𝟗, find 𝒌.
13. If the zeroes of the polynomial 𝒙𝟐 + 𝒑𝒙 + 𝒒 are double in value to the zeroes of 𝟐𝒙𝟐 − 𝟓𝒙 − 𝟑,find the value
of 𝒑 and 𝒒.
14. A quadratic polynomial 𝟐𝒙𝟐 − 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟏 has zeores as 𝜶 and 𝜷. Now form a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes
are 𝟑𝜶 and 𝟑𝜷.
𝟏 −𝟑
15. Show that 𝟐 and 𝟐 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝟒𝒙𝟐 + 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟑 and verify relationship between zeroes
and coefficients of the polynomial.
16. If 𝜶 and 𝜷 are the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial such that 𝜶 + 𝜷 = 𝟐𝟒 and 𝜶 − 𝜷 = 𝟖. Find the quadratic
polynomial having 𝜶 and 𝜷 as its zeroes.
17. Find a quadratic polynomial whose sum of the zeroes is 8 and the difference of the zeroes is 2.
(2024 comp)
𝜶𝜷
18. If 𝜶 and 𝜷 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑷(𝒙) = 𝒙 − (𝒌 + 𝟓)𝒙 + (𝟓𝒌 + 𝟏) such that, 𝜶 + 𝜷 = , then find
𝟐
𝟑
the value of 𝒌. (202 4 comp.)
Assertion and Reason
Direction : 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. Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B). Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. Reason (R) does not give 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 (A):(2 − √3) is one zero of the quadratic polynomial then other zero will be 2 + √3
Reason (R): Irrational zeroes (roots) always occurs in pairs.
20. Assertion (A): If one zeroes of polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) = (𝑘 2 + 4)𝑥 2 + 13𝑥 + 4𝑘 is reciprocal of the other, then 𝑘 = 2
Reason (R): If (𝑥 − 𝛼) is a factor of 𝑝(𝑥), then 𝑝(𝛼) = 0 i.e. 𝛼 is a zeroes of 𝑝(𝑥).
21. Assertion (A): If both zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑥 2 − 2𝑘𝑥 + 2 are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign
1
then the value of 𝑘 is .
2
−𝑏
Reason (R): Sum of zeroes of a quadratic polynomial 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 is .
𝑎
2
22. Assertion: x +7x+12 has no real zeroes.
Reason: A quadratic polynomial can have at the most two zeroes.
23. Assertion: x2+4x+5 has two zeroes.
 Reason: A quadratic polynomial can have at the most two zeroes.
24. 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
25. Assertion: If one zero of polynomial p(x) = (k2+4)x2+13x+4k is reciprocal of the other, then k=2.
Reason: If (x-a) is a factor of p(x), then p(a) = 0 i.e., a is a zero of p(x).
26. Assertion: Degree of a zero polynomial is not defined.
Reason: Degree of a non-zero constant polynomial is 0.
27. Assertion: If the product of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x 2+3x+5k is -10 then value of k is -2.
Reason: Sum of zeroes of a quadratic polynomial ax2+bx+c is -b/a
28. Assertion: 3-2√5 is one zero of the quadratic polynomial then other zero will be 3+2√5.
Reason: Irrational zeros (roots) always occurs in pairs.
29. Assertion: If one zero of polynomial p(x) = (k + 4) x2 + 13x + 3k is reciprocal of other, then k = 2.
Reason: If (x – α) is a factor of p(x), then p(α) = 0 i.e. α is a zero of p(x).
30. Assertion: If the graph of a polynomial intersects the x-axis at exactly two points, then the number of zeroes of
that polynomials 2.
Reason: The number of zeroes of a polynomial is equal to the number of points where the graph of the polynomial
intersects x-axis.

CASE STUDY

31. CASE STUDY:- Application of parabolas-Highway Overpasses/Underpasses.

A highway underpasses is a parabolic in shape.

Parabola
A parabola is the graph that results from 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐. Parabolas are symmetric about a vertical line
known as the axis of Symmetry.
The axis of symmetry runs through the maximum or minimum point of the parabola which is called the vertex.

Based on above information, attempt the following questions.

(i). If the highway overpass is represented by 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 8. Then, its zeroes are
(a). (2,-4) (b). (4,-2) (c). (-2,-2) (d). (-4,-4)
(ii). The highway overpass is represented graphically.
Zeroes of a polynomial can be expressed graphically. Number of zeroes of polynomial is equal to number
of points where the graph of polynomial.
(a). Intersects X-axis (b). Intersects Y-axis
(c). Intersects Y-axis or X-axis (d). None of the above
(iii). Graph of a quadratic polynomial is a
(a). Straight line (b). Circle (c). Parabola (d). Ellipse
(iv). The representation of highway underpass whose one zero is 6 and sum of the zeroes is 0, is
(a). 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 2 (b). 𝑥 2 − 36 (c). 𝑥 2 − 6 (d). 𝑥 2 − 3
(v). The number of zeroes that polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) = (𝑥 − 2)2 + 4 can have is
(a). 1 (b). 2 (c). 0 (d). 3

32. CASE STUDY:- The figure given alongside shows the path of a driver, when she takes a jump from the
diving board. Clearly, it is a parabola. Annie was standing on a diving board, 48 feet above the water level. She
took a dive into the pool. Her height (in feet) above the water level at any time ‘𝑡’ (in seconds) is given by the
polynomial ℎ(𝑡) such that ℎ(𝑡) = −16𝑡 2 + 8𝑡 + 𝑘.

Based on the above information attempt the following questions.

(i). What is the value of 𝑘?

48
(a). 0 (b). -48 (c). 48 (d). −16
(ii). At what time will she touch the water in the pool?
(a). 30 seconds (b). 2 seconds (c). 1.5 seconds (d). 0.5 seconds
(iii). Rita’s height (in feet) above the water level is given by another polynomial 𝑝(𝑡) with zeroes -1 and 2 . then, 𝑝(𝑡) is
given by
(a). 𝑡 2 + 𝑡 − 2 (b). 𝑡 2 + 2𝑡 − 1 (c). 24𝑡 2 − 24𝑡 + 48 (d). −24𝑡 2 + 24𝑡 + 48
(iv). A polynomial 𝑞(𝑡) with sum of zeroes as 1 and the product as -6 is modeling Anu’s height in feet above the water at
any time 𝑡 (in seconds). Then 𝑞(𝑡) is given by
(a). 𝑡 2 + 𝑡 + 6 (b). 𝑡 2 + 𝑡 − 6 (c). −8𝑡 2 + 8𝑡 + 48 (d). 8𝑡 2 − 8𝑡 + 48
(v). The zeroes of the polynomial 𝑟(𝑡) = −12𝑡 2 + (𝑘 − 3)𝑡 + 48 are additive inverse of each other. Then k is
(a). 3 (b). 0 (c). -1.5 (d). -3

33. CASE STUDY:-

The below picture are few natural examples of parabolic shape which is represented by a quadratic polynomial. A
parabolic arch is an arch in the shape of a parabola. In structures, their curve represents an efficient method of load,
and so can be found in bridges and in architecture in a variety of forms.
1. In the standard form of quadratic polynomial, ax2 + bx + c, a, b and c are
a) All are Polynomials. b) All are rational numbers.
c) ‘a’ is a non zero real number and b and c are any Polynomials. d) All are integers.
2. If the roots of the quadratic polynomial are equal, where the discriminant D = b 2 – 4ac, then
a) D > 0 b) D < 0 c) D ≥ 0 d) D = 0
3. If α and 1/α are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 2x 2 – x + 8k, then k is
a) 4 b) ¼ c) –1/4 d) 2
4. The graph of x2+1 = 0
a) Intersects x‐axis at two distinct points. b) Touches x‐axis at a point.
c) Neither touches nor intersects x‐axis. d) Either touches or intersects x‐ axis.
5. If the sum of the roots is –p and product of the roots is –1/p, then the quadratic polynomial is
a) k(–px2 + x/p + 1) b) k(px2 – x/p – 1) c) k(x2 + px – 1/p) d) k(x2 – px + 1/p)

a) 2, 4 b) -2, 4 c) -8, 4 d) 2, -8
5. The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 4√3𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 2√3 are
2 2 2 2
a) b) − c) d) −
√3 √3 √3 √3
, , ,− ,−
√3 4 √3 4 √3 4 √3 4

[Link] STUDY:- 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 indoor on a court made out of wood. The projectile (path traced) of soccer ball and
basketball are in the form of parabola representing quadratic polynomial.

1. The shape of the path traced shown is

a) Spiral b) Ellipse c) Linear d) Parabola
2. The graph of parabola opens upwards, if _______
a) a = 0 b) a < 0 c) a > 0 d) a ≥ 0
3. 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
4. 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