Mathematics Practice Test – Polynomials (Questions with Answers & Explanations)

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Find the remainder when 5x3 + 2x2 – 7x – 5 is divided by (x – 2). (WASSCE 2011 FM)

A. – 51    B. – 23   C. 29   D. 49

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If (x – 3) is a factor of 2x2 – 2x + p, find the value of the constant p. (WASSCE 2010 FM)

A. – 12    B. – 6   C. 3    D. 6

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If (x + 1)2 is a factor of f(x) = x3 + ax2 + bx + 3, where a and b are constants, find the values of a and b. (WASSCE 2014 FM)

A. 7, -5    B. -7, -5    C. 5, 7    D. 5, -7

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A polynomial is defined by f(x + 1) = x3 + 3x2 – 4x + 2, find f(2). (WASSCE 2012 FM)

A. – 8    B. – 2    C. 2   D. 8

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The polynomial 2x3 + x2 – 3x + p has a remainder 20 when divided by (x – 2). Find the value of p. (WASSCE 2008 FM)

A. 8    B. 6    C. -6    D. -8

 

 

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