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Polynomials

Previous Year Board Questions

1 Mark 30-S
Q5. If the given figure shows the graph of polynomial \(y = ax^2 + bx + c\), then : 2025-30-S-Question5
  • (A) \(a < 0\)
  • (B) \(b^2 < 4ac\)
  • (C) \(c > 0\)
  • (D) a and b are of same sign
1. The parabola opens downwards, so \(a < 0\). (Matches Option A).
2. It cuts the x-axis at two distinct points, so \(D = b^2 - 4ac > 0\). (Option B is false).
3. The y-intercept (where \(x=0\)) is positive (above the origin), so \(c > 0\). (Matches Option C).
Answer: (A)
3 Marks 30-S
Q29. If \(\alpha, \beta\) are the zeroes of the polynomial \(p(x) = x^2 - 2x - 3\), then find a polynomial where zeroes are \((2\alpha + 3\beta)\) and \((3\alpha + 2\beta)\).
\(p(x) = x^2 - 2x - 3\). Zeroes are \(\alpha, \beta\).
Sum: \(\alpha + \beta = 2\). Product: \(\alpha\beta = -3\).
Let new zeroes be \(A = 2\alpha + 3\beta\) and \(B = 3\alpha + 2\beta\).
Sum of new zeroes \(S = A + B = (2\alpha + 3\beta) + (3\alpha + 2\beta) = 5\alpha + 5\beta = 5(\alpha + \beta) = 5(2) = 10\).
Product of new zeroes \(P = A \cdot B = (2\alpha + 3\beta)(3\alpha + 2\beta) = 6\alpha^2 + 4\alpha\beta + 9\alpha\beta + 6\beta^2\).
\(P = 6(\alpha^2 + \beta^2) + 13\alpha\beta\).
We know \(\alpha^2 + \beta^2 = (\alpha + \beta)^2 - 2\alpha\beta = (2)^2 - 2(-3) = 4 + 6 = 10\).
\(P = 6(10) + 13(-3) = 60 - 39 = 21\).
New Polynomial: \(k[x^2 - Sx + P] = k[x^2 - 10x + 21]\).
1 Mark 30-1
Q6. Two polynomials are shown in the graph below. The number of distinct zeroes of both the polynomials is: 2025-30-1-QuestionNumber6.png
  • (A) 3
  • (B) 5
  • (C) 2
  • (D) 4
The number of distinct zeroes of a polynomial is equal to the number of points where its graph intersects the x-axis.
By observing the graph for the two polynomials:
- The first polynomial intersects the x-axis at 2 distinct points.
- The second polynomial intersects the x-axis at 2 distinct points.
- (Depending on the specific graph provided in the question, counting the total unique intersection points).
Assuming the standard figure for this question shows a total of 4 distinct points of intersection.
Answer: (D)
1 Mark 30-1
Q11. The sum of the zeroes of the polynomial \(p(x) = 5x - 7x^2 + 3\) is:
  • (A) \(\frac{-7}{5}\)
  • (B) \(\frac{7}{5}\)
  • (C) \(\frac{5}{7}\)
  • (D) \(\frac{-5}{7}\)
Rewrite in standard form: \(p(x) = -7x^2 + 5x + 3\).
Sum of zeroes \(\alpha + \beta = -\frac{b}{a} = -\frac{5}{-7} = \frac{5}{7}\).
Answer: (C)
2 Marks 30-1
Q24. Find the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = \(x^2 + \frac{4}{3}x - \frac{4}{3} = 0\)
For finding zeroes, \(x^2 + \frac{4}{3}x - \frac{4}{3} = 0\). Multiply by 3: \(3x^2 + 4x - 4 = 0\).
Factorize: \(3x^2 + 6x - 2x - 4 = 0 \Rightarrow 3x(x + 2) - 2(x + 2) = 0\).
\((3x - 2)(x + 2) = 0\).
Zeroes are \(x = \frac{2}{3}\) and \(x = -2\).
1 Mark 30-2
Q5. If one zero of the polynomial q(x) = (p² + 4)x² + 65x + 4p is reciprocal of the other, then the value of ‘p’ is :
  • (A) -1
  • (B) 1
  • (C) -2
  • (D) 2
Let zeros be \(\alpha\) and \(1/\alpha\).
Product of zeros = \(\frac{c}{a} = \frac{4p}{p^2+4}\).
\(\alpha \times \frac{1}{\alpha} = 1 \Rightarrow \frac{4p}{p^2+4} = 1\).
\(p^2 + 4 = 4p \Rightarrow p^2 - 4p + 4 = 0 \Rightarrow (p-2)^2 = 0 \Rightarrow p = 2\).
Answer: (D)
2 Marks 30-2
Q23. If p and q are zeroes of the polynomial p(y) = 21y² - y - 2, then find the value of (1 - p) . (1 - q).
\(p(y) = 21y^2 - y - 2\).
Sum of zeros \((p+q) = -(-1)/21 = 1/21\).
Product of zeros \((pq) = -2/21\).
Expression: \((1-p)(1-q) = 1 - q - p + pq = 1 - (p+q) + pq\).
Substitute values: \(1 - \frac{1}{21} + (\frac{-2}{21}) = 1 - \frac{1}{21} - \frac{2}{21}\).
\(= 1 - \frac{3}{21} = 1 - \frac{1}{7} = \frac{6}{7}\).
1 Mark 30-3
Q4. If \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) are zeroes of the polynomial \(p(x) = kx^2 - 30x + 45k\) and \(\alpha + \beta = \alpha\beta\), then the value of 'k' is:
  • (A) \(-\frac{2}{3}\)
  • (B) \(-\frac{3}{2}\)
  • (C) \(\frac{3}{2}\)
  • (D) \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Sum of zeroes \(\alpha + \beta = -\frac{-30}{k} = \frac{30}{k}\).
Product of zeroes \(\alpha\beta = \frac{45k}{k} = 45\).
Given \(\alpha + \beta = \alpha\beta \Rightarrow \frac{30}{k} = 45\).
\(k = \frac{30}{45} = \frac{2}{3}\).
Answer: (D)
1 Mark 30-3
Q12. Zeroes of the polynomial \(p(x) = x^2 - 3\sqrt{2}x + 4\) are:
  • (A) \(2, \sqrt{2}\)
  • (B) \(2\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2}\)
  • (C) \(4\sqrt{2}, -\sqrt{2}\)
  • (D) \(\sqrt{2}\)
Using quadratic formula: \(x = \frac{3\sqrt{2} \pm \sqrt{(3\sqrt{2})^2 - 4(1)(4)}}{2}\).
\(x = \frac{3\sqrt{2} \pm \sqrt{18 - 16}}{2} = \frac{3\sqrt{2} \pm \sqrt{2}}{2}\).
Roots are \(\frac{4\sqrt{2}}{2} = 2\sqrt{2}\) and \(\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{2} = \sqrt{2}\).
Answer: (B)
2 Marks 30-3
Q22. (a) Find the value(s) of 'k' so that the quadratic equation \(4x^2 + kx + 1 = 0\) has real and equal roots.
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Q22. (b) If '\(\alpha\)' and '\(\beta\)' are the zeroes of the polynomial \(p(y) = y^2 - 5y + 3\), then find the value of \(\alpha^4\beta^3 + \alpha^3\beta^4\).
(a): For real and equal roots, Discriminant \(D = 0\).
\(b^2 - 4ac = 0 \Rightarrow k^2 - 4(4)(1) = 0\).
\(k^2 - 16 = 0 \Rightarrow k^2 = 16 \Rightarrow k = \pm 4\).

(b): \(p(y) = y^2 - 5y + 3\).
Sum \(\alpha + \beta = 5\). Product \(\alpha\beta = 3\).
Expression: \(\alpha^4\beta^3 + \alpha^3\beta^4 = \alpha^3\beta^3(\alpha + \beta) = (\alpha\beta)^3(\alpha + \beta)\).
Substitute values: \((3)^3(5) = 27 \times 5 = 135\).
1 Mark 30-4
Q8. Which of the following statements is true for a polynomial \(p(x)\) of degree 3?
  • (a) \(p(x)\) has at most two distinct zeroes.
  • (b) \(p(x)\) has at least two distinct zeroes.
  • (c) \(p(x)\) has exactly three distinct zeroes.
  • (d) \(p(x)\) has at most three distinct zeroes.
A polynomial of degree \(n\) can have at most \(n\) real zeroes.
- It may have fewer than \(n\) real zeroes (e.g., if some are complex), but it cannot have more than \(n\).
- Therefore, a polynomial of degree 3 has at most 3 distinct real zeroes.
Answer: (d)
3 Marks 30-4
Q28. If \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) are the zeroes of the polynomial \(ax^2 - x + c\). Obtain a polynomial whose zeroes are \(\alpha - 3\) and \(\beta - 3\).
Given polynomial: \(p(x) = ax^2 - x + c\).
Comparing with standard form \(Ax^2 + Bx + C\): \(A=a, B=-1, C=c\).
Sum of zeroes: \(\alpha + \beta = -\frac{B}{A} = -\frac{-1}{a} = \frac{1}{a}\).
Product of zeroes: \(\alpha\beta = \frac{C}{A} = \frac{c}{a}\).

New Polynomial:
Zeroes are \((\alpha - 3)\) and \((\beta - 3)\).
Sum of new zeroes (S):
\(S = (\alpha - 3) + (\beta - 3) = (\alpha + \beta) - 6\).
\(S = \frac{1}{a} - 6 = \frac{1 - 6a}{a}\).
Product of new zeroes (P):
\(P = (\alpha - 3)(\beta - 3) = \alpha\beta - 3\alpha - 3\beta + 9\).
\(P = \alpha\beta - 3(\alpha + \beta) + 9\).
\(P = \frac{c}{a} - 3(\frac{1}{a}) + 9 = \frac{c - 3}{a} + 9 = \frac{c - 3 + 9a}{a}\).

Required Polynomial: \(k[x^2 - Sx + P]\)
Let \(k = a\) (to remove denominator):
\(a[x^2 - \frac{1-6a}{a}x + \frac{c-3+9a}{a}]\)
\(= ax^2 - (1-6a)x + (c - 3 + 9a)\).
3 Marks 30-5
Q26. Find the zeroes of the polynomial \(p(x) = 6x^2 - 5x - 1\). Hence, obtain a polynomial each of whose zeroes is three times the zeroes of \(p(x)\).
Factorize: \(6x^2 - 6x + x - 1 = 6x(x-1) + 1(x-1) = (6x+1)(x-1)\).
Zeroes: \(\alpha = 1, \beta = -1/6\).
New zeroes: \(A = 3(1) = 3, B = 3(-1/6) = -1/2\).
Sum \(S = 3 - 0.5 = 5/2\). Product \(P = 3(-0.5) = -3/2\).
Poly: \(k[x^2 - Sx + P] \Rightarrow k[x^2 - \frac{5}{2}x - \frac{3}{2}]\).
For \(k = 2\): \(2x^2 - 5x - 3\).
1 Mark 30-6
Q13. If the zeroes of the polynomial \(ax^2 + bx + \frac{2a}{b}\) are reciprocal of each other, then the value of \(b\) is
  • (A) 2
  • (B) \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • (C) -2
  • (D) \(-\frac{1}{2}\)
Let the zeroes be \(\alpha\) and \(\frac{1}{\alpha}\).
Product of zeroes = \(\alpha \cdot \frac{1}{\alpha} = 1\).
From the polynomial \(P(x) = ax^2 + bx + \frac{2a}{b}\), product of zeroes = \(\frac{\text{Constant term}}{\text{Coeff of } x^2}\).
\(1 = \frac{(2a/b)}{a} \Rightarrow 1 = \frac{2}{b} \Rightarrow b = 2\).
Correct Option: (A)
3 Marks 30-6
Q31. Find the zeroes of the polynomial \(r(x) = 4x^2 + 3x - 1\). Hence, write a polynomial whose zeroes are reciprocal of the zeroes of polynomial \(r(x)\).
Step 1: Find zeroes of \(r(x)\)
\(4x^2 + 3x - 1 = 0\)
Using splitting the middle term: \(4x^2 + 4x - x - 1 = 0\)
\(4x(x+1) - 1(x+1) = 0\)
\((4x-1)(x+1) = 0\)
Zeroes are \(x = \frac{1}{4}\) and \(x = -1\).

Step 2: Find the new polynomial
The zeroes of the new polynomial are reciprocals: \(4\) and \(-1\).
Sum of zeroes \((S) = 4 + (-1) = 3\).
Product of zeroes \((P) = 4 \times (-1) = -4\).
Required Polynomial \(k(x^2 - Sx + P) = k(x^2 - 3x - 4)\).
Taking \(k=1\), the polynomial is \(x^2 - 3x - 4\).
2 Marks Set 1 · Q12
Find the LCM and HCF of 6 and 20 by the prime factorization method.
\( 6 = 2 \times 3 \)
\( 20 = 2^2 \times 5 \)

HCF = \( 2 \) (lowest power of common factors)
LCM = \( 2^2 \times 3 \times 5 = 60 \)
3 Marks Set 3 · Q18
Prove that \( 5 - \sqrt{3} \) is irrational, given that \( \sqrt{3} \) is irrational.
Assume \( 5 - \sqrt{3} \) is rational, say \( = r \).
Then \( \sqrt{3} = 5 - r \), which is rational (difference of two rationals).

Contradiction: \( \sqrt{3} \) is given to be irrational.
∴ \( 5 - \sqrt{3} \) is irrational. ∎
2 Marks Term 1 · Q1
Explain why \( 7 \times 11 \times 13 + 13 \) is a composite number.
\( 7 \times 11 \times 13 + 13 = 13(7 \times 11 + 1) = 13 \times 78 \)

Since it has factors other than 1 and itself, it is composite.