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Polynomial Further Mathematics Web Book | Edwin Ogie Library

Polynomial Further Mathematics Web Book | Edwin Ogie Library

Polynomial Further Mathematics Web Book

A complete guide to polynomial operations, factor theorem, remainder theorem, and polynomial division, with worked examples, practice exercises, and a 30-question CBT quiz timed for 15 minutes.

Overview

Introduction to Polynomials

A polynomial is an algebraic expression made of variables, coefficients and non-negative integer powers. Examples include 2x + 3, x² - 4x + 7, and 5x³ - 2x + 1.

Polynomial topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, factor theorem and remainder theorem.

Degree

The highest power of the variable.

Terms

Parts separated by + or −.

Coefficient

The numerical factor of a term.

Remember: a polynomial does not contain negative powers of the variable or the variable in the denominator.
Topic 1

Addition of Polynomials

To add polynomials, combine like terms only. Like terms have the same variable and the same power.

Worked examples

Example 1

(2x + 3) + (4x + 5)

Group like terms: 2x + 4x = 6x, 3 + 5 = 8.

Answer: 6x + 8

Example 2

(3x² + 2x - 1) + (x² - 5x + 4)

Combine x² terms, x terms and constants.

Answer: 4x² - 3x + 3

Example 3

(5a² - a + 7) + (2a² + 3a - 9)

Answer: 7a² + 2a - 2

Topic 2

Subtraction of Polynomials

To subtract polynomials, change the signs of the second polynomial and then combine like terms.

Worked examples

Example 1

(5x + 6) - (2x + 1)

Change signs: 5x + 6 - 2x - 1

Answer: 3x + 5

Example 2

(4x² + 3x - 2) - (x² - x + 5)

Change signs and collect terms.

Answer: 3x² + 4x - 7

Example 3

(6a - 2a² + 7) - (3a + a² - 1)

Answer: -3a² + 3a + 8

Topic 3

Multiplication of Polynomials

Multiply each term in one polynomial by each term in the other. Then simplify by combining like terms.

Worked examples

Example 1

(x + 2)(x + 3)

x·x = x², x·3 = 3x, 2·x = 2x, 2·3 = 6

Answer: x² + 5x + 6

Example 2

(2x - 1)(x + 4)

Answer: 2x² + 7x - 4

Example 3

(3a + 2)(a - 5)

Answer: 3a² - 13a - 10

Example 4

(x - 3)²

Answer: x² - 6x + 9

Topic 4

Division of Polynomials

Polynomials can be divided by another polynomial using long division or synthetic division when applicable. The dividend is divided by the divisor to obtain a quotient and sometimes a remainder.

Worked examples

Example 1

(x² + 5x + 6) ÷ (x + 2)

Answer: x + 3

Example 2

(x² - 9) ÷ (x - 3)

Answer: x + 3

Example 3

(2x² + 7x + 3) ÷ (x + 3)

Answer: 2x + 1

If the divisor is of the form x - a, synthetic division or the factor theorem can be especially helpful.
Topic 5

Remainder Theorem

The remainder theorem states that when a polynomial f(x) is divided by x - a, the remainder is f(a).

Remainder Theorem: If f(x) is divided by x - a, remainder = f(a).

Worked examples

Example 1

Find the remainder when f(x)=x²+3x+1 is divided by x-2.

Compute f(2) = 4 + 6 + 1 = 11.

Answer: 11

Example 2

Find the remainder when f(x)=2x³-x+4 is divided by x+1.

Compute f(-1) = -2 + 1 + 4 = 3.

Answer: 3

Example 3

Find the remainder when f(x)=x³-4x²+2x-5 is divided by x-3.

Compute f(3) = 27 - 36 + 6 - 5 = -8.

Answer: -8

Topic 6

Factor Theorem

The factor theorem states that x - a is a factor of a polynomial f(x) if and only if f(a)=0.

Factor Theorem: x - a is a factor of f(x) when f(a) = 0.

Worked examples

Example 1

Show that x - 2 is a factor of f(x)=x²-5x+6.

Compute f(2) = 4 - 10 + 6 = 0.

Answer: Yes, it is a factor.

Example 2

Test whether x + 1 is a factor of x³ + x² - x - 1.

Compute f(-1) = -1 + 1 + 1 - 1 = 0.

Answer: Yes, it is a factor.

Example 3

Find k if x - 3 is a factor of x² + kx - 12.

Set f(3)=0: 9 + 3k - 12 = 0.

So, 3k - 3 = 0, hence k = 1.

Example 4

Find the factor of x² - 7x + 12.

It factorizes to (x - 3)(x - 4).

Answer: x - 3 and x - 4 are factors.

Practice

20 Exercises

Try the exercises first, then reveal the answers to check your work.

1. Define a polynomial.

Answer: An algebraic expression with non-negative integer powers of the variable.

2. Find the degree of 5x³ - 2x + 1.

Answer: 3

3. Add (2x + 3) and (4x + 1).

Answer: 6x + 4

4. Subtract (3x + 5) from (7x + 2).

Answer: 4x - 3

5. Multiply (x + 1)(x + 5).

Answer: x² + 6x + 5

6. Expand (x - 2)².

Answer: x² - 4x + 4

7. Divide (x² + 7x + 12) by (x + 3).

Answer: x + 4

8. State the remainder theorem.

Answer: The remainder when f(x) is divided by x - a is f(a).

9. Find the remainder when x² + 4x + 1 is divided by x - 1.

Answer: 6

10. Test if x - 2 is a factor of x² - 5x + 6.

Answer: Yes, because f(2)=0.

11. Find the remainder when 2x³ - x + 4 is divided by x + 1.

Answer: 3

12. Factorize x² - 9.

Answer: (x - 3)(x + 3)

13. Factorize x² + 5x + 6.

Answer: (x + 2)(x + 3)

14. Find k if x - 1 is a factor of x² + kx - 2.

Answer: k = 1

15. Find the degree of 3x⁴ + x² - 6.

Answer: 4

16. Multiply (2x - 3)(x + 4).

Answer: 2x² + 5x - 12

17. Subtract (x² - 2x + 1) from (3x² + x - 4).

Answer: 2x² + 3x - 5

18. What is the coefficient of x² in 7x² - 4x + 9?

Answer: 7

19. If f(3)=0, what does that tell you?

Answer: x - 3 is a factor of f(x).

20. Find the quotient of (x² - 4x + 4) ÷ (x - 2).

Answer: x - 2

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