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Polynomials Assignment and Solutions

This document is an assignment focused on polynomials, including tasks such as sketching graphs, dividing polynomials, using the remainder theorem, and solving equations. It also involves finding values related to cubic functions and calculating the volume of a cuboid based on given dimensions. The document includes both questions and answers for each task.

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Polynomials Assignment and Solutions

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Chapter 6 Polynomials: Assignment

Name _______________________

1 Sketch the graphs of each of the following and label the axes intercepts:

3
a y = (x + 2) + 5
3
b y = 2(x − 1) + 2
3
c y = −2(x + 2) + 6

2 Sketch the graphs of each of the following. Label the axes intercepts and the turning points.

4
a y = (x + 1) + 3
4
b y = −2(x − 1) + 2

3 Divide x3 + 2x2 − 3x + 6 by x − 2.

4 Use the remainder theorem to find the remainder when the polynomial

P (x) = x3 + 2x2 − x + 3 is divided by:

a x−3

b 2x − 1

c 2x + 1

5 Find the value of a in the polynomial ax3 + 2x2 + 3, if the remainder is 3 when the polynomial
is divided by x − 2.

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6 Factorise each of the following polynomials:

a 2x3 + 5x2 − x − 6

b 2x3 + x2 − 7x − 6

c 2x4 − x3 − 8x2 + x + 6

7 Solve each of the following equations for x:

a 2x3 + 5x2 − x − 6 = 0

b 2x4 − x3 − 8x2 + x + 6 = 0

8 The rule for a cubic function is of the form y = ax3 + bx. The graph passes through the points
(2, 0) and (5, 6). Find the values of a and b.

9 A piece of wire 2000 cm long is used to make the edges of a cuboid with dimensions as shown.

2x cm w cm

3x cm

a Find w in terms of x.

b Find the volume, V cm3 , of the cuboid in terms of x.

c State the possible values of x.

d Find the volume if x = 50.

e Use a calculator to find the maximum volume possible.

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Answers

1 a

(0,13)

(–2, 5)

–1
((–5) –2, 0)
3

(–2, 6)

1–
(3 –2, 0)
3

(0, –10)

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2 a

(1, 2)

(0, 0) (2, 0)

16
3 x2 + 4x + 5 +
x−2
4 a 45
25
b
8
31
c
8
5 −1

6 a (x − 1) (x + 2) (2x + 3)

b (x + 1) (x − 2) (2x + 3)

c (x − 2) (x − 1) (x + 1) (2x + 3)
3
7 a x = 1 or −2 or −
2
3
b x = 2 or 1 or −1 or −
2

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2 8
8 a= ,b=−
35 35
9 a w = 500 − 5x

b V = 6x2 (500 − 5x)

c 0 < x < 100

d 3 750 000 m3
40 000 000
e cm3
9

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