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CodeVID-M09-02-REM-01
Division & Remainder Theorem — Assignment
Chapter: Polynomials
Topic: Division of Polynomials and Remainder Theorem
Maximum Marks: 35
Time: 75 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Section A carries 1 mark each, Section B 2 marks, Section C 3 marks and Section D 5 marks.
  • Show all working for Sections B, C and D. Only final answers are given at the end — for full solutions, raise your doubts with your teacher.
Section A — Multiple Choice Questions 5 × 1 = 5 marks
1.
The remainder of $p(x)\div(x-a)$ is:
  • A.$p(0)$
  • B.$p(a)$
  • C.$0$
  • D.$a$
2.
$(x-a)$ is a factor iff:
  • A.$p(a)=1$
  • B.$p(a)=0$
  • C.$p(0)=a$
  • D.$a=0$
3.
The remainder of $x^2+1$ by $(x-1)$ is:
  • A.$0$
  • B.$1$
  • C.$2$
  • D.$-1$
4.
Division algorithm: dividend $=$ divisor $\times$ quotient $+$:
  • A.remainder
  • B.dividend
  • C.zero
  • D.quotient
5.
If $p(2)=0$, a factor of $p(x)$ is:
  • A.$(x+2)$
  • B.$(x-2)$
  • C.$2x$
  • D.$(x-1)$
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks) 4 × 2 = 8 marks
6.
Find the remainder of $x^2-5x+6$ by $(x-2)$.
7.
Find $p(1)$ for $p(x)=x^3-1$.
8.
Is $(x-1)$ a factor of $x^2-1$?
9.
Find the remainder of $x^3+1$ by $(x+1)$.
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks) 4 × 3 = 12 marks
10.
Find the remainder when $x^3-3x^2+4x-4$ is divided by $(x-2)$.
11.
Find $k$ if $(x-1)$ is a factor of $x^2+kx-2$.
12.
Find the remainder when $4x^3-3x+2$ is divided by $(x+2)$.
13.
Find the remainder of $x^3+2x^2-x+1$ by $(x-1)$.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks) 2 × 5 = 10 marks
14.
Find $a$ and $b$ if $(x-1)$ and $(x+1)$ are factors of $x^3+ax^2+bx-1$.
15.
Show that $(x-2)$ is a factor of $x^3-4x^2+x+6$ and find the other factors.

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice Questions
  1. (B) $p(a)$
  2. (B) $p(a)=0$
  3. (C) $2$
  4. (A) remainder
  5. (B) $(x-2)$
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks)
  1. $0$.
  2. $0$.
  3. Yes.
  4. $0$.
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks)
  1. $0$.
  2. $k=1$.
  3. $-24$.
  4. $3$.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks)
  1. $a=1,\ b=-1$.
  2. $(x-2)(x-3)(x+1)$.
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