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    Polynomials

     Graphic Interpretation of the number of Zeros of a Polynomial

    The zero of a polynomial, , (if it exists) is the x-coordinate of the point


    where the graph of y = p(x) intersects the x-axis.

    Example 1:

    In the above graph, the graph intersects the x-axis at only one point.

    The number of zeroes of the corresponding polynomial is 1.

    Example 2:

    In the above graph, the graph intersects the x-axis at exactly two points.
    The number of zeroes of the corresponding polynomial is 2.
    Example 3:
    In the above graph, the graph intersects the x-axis at three points.
    The number of zeroes of the corresponding polynomial is 3.
    Example 4:

    In the above graph, the graph does not intersect the x-axis.
    The corresponding polynomial has no zeroes.

     Zeroes of a polynomial

    A real number ‘k’ is a zero of a polynomial p(x), if p(k) = 0. In this case, ‘k’ is
    also called the root of the equation, p(x) = 0.

    Note: A polynomial of degree n can have at most n zeroes.

    Example:

    1. is the zero of the linear polynomial, 2x + 9, because .


    2. 2 and –3 are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial, .

    Example:
    Find the zeroes of the polynomial,

    Solution:

    By trial, we obtain
    p (1) = 1 – 3 – 6 + 8 = 0
    (x – 1) is a factor p (x) [By factor theorem]

    p (x) = 0, if x = 1, 4, or –2

    Thus, the zeroes of p(x) are 1, 4, and –2.

     Relationship between zeroes and Coefficients of a polynomial

     Linear Polynomial

    The zero of the linear polynomial, , is

    Example: 3x – 5

    Zero of 3x – 5 is

     Quadratic Polynomial

    If aand β are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial, ,


    then are the factors of p(x).

    , where k ≠ 0 is constant.
    Sum of zeroes =

    Product of zeroes =

    Example:
    Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial, , and verify the
    relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients.

    Solution:

    The zeroes of p(x) are given by,

    Zeroes of p(x) are and β = –9

    Sum of zeroes

    Product of zeroes

     Formation of Polynomial using the Sum and Product of Zeroes

    Example:
    Find a quadratic polynomial, the sum and the product of whose zeroes

    are and .

    Solution:
    Given that,
    ,
    The required polynomial is given by,

    For k = 3,

    One of the quadratic polynomials, which fit the given condition, is .

     Cubic polynomial

    If are the zeroes of the cubic


    polynomial, then are the factors
    of f (x).

    , where k is a
    non-zero constant

     Division of polynomial by polynomial of degree more than 1 can be done as


    follows:
    Example:
    Divide x4 – x3 + 3x2 – x + 3 by x2 – x + 1.

    Solution:
    It is given that,
    Dividend = x4 – x3 + 3x2 – x + 3, Divisor = x2 – x + 1

     Division Algorithm of Polynomials states that:


    Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder
    i.e., p(x) = g(x) × q(x) + r(x)
    Here, degree of r(x) < degree of g(x) and degree of q(x) = degree of p(x) –
    degree of g(x)
    Example:
    By applying division algorithm, find the quotient and remainder when p(x)
    = x4 + 3x3 + 2x2 + 5x – is divided by g(x) = x3 + 2x – 1.
    Solution:
    p(x) = x4 + 3x3 + 2x2 + 5x – , g(x) = x3 + 2x – 1
    deg p(x) = 4, deg g(x) = 3

    Degree of quotient q(x) = 4 – 3 = 1, and deg of remainder r(x) < deg g(x) = 3
    Let q(x) = ax + b, r(x) = cx2 + dx + e

    By division algorithm,

    p(x) = g(x) × q(x) + r(x)


    ⇒ x4 + 3x3 + 2x2 + 5x – = (ax + b)(x3 + 2x – 1) + (cx2 + dx + e)
    = ax4 + 2ax2 – ax + bx3 + 2bx – b + cx2 + dx + e
    = ax4 + bx3 + (2a + c)x2 + (–a + 2b + d)x + (–b + e)

    Equating the coefficients of respective powers, we obtain


    a = 1, b = 3
    2a + c = 2
    ⇒ 2 + c =2
    ⇒c=0
    –a + 2b + d = 5
    ⇒ –1 + 6 + d = 5
    ⇒d=0
    –b + e =

    ⇒e=3=

    Quotient, q (x) = x + 3

    Remainder, r (x) =

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