RD Sharma Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 8 Division of Algebraic Expressions

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  • Polynomials and degree of a polynomial in two variables.
  • Division of a monomial by a monomial.
  • Division of polynomials in one variable.
  • Division of a polynomial by a monomial.
  • Division of a polynomial by a binomial by using the long division method.
  • Division of polynomials by using factorization.

RD Sharma Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 8 Division of Algebraic Expressions

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EXERCISE 8.1 PAGE NO: 8.2

1. Write the degree of each of the following polynomials:

(i) 2x3 + 5x2 – 7

(ii) 5x2 – 3x + 2

(iii) 2x + x2 – 8

(iv) 1/2y7 – 12y6 + 48y5 – 10

(v) 3x3 + 1

(vi) 5

(vii) 20x3 + 12x2y2 – 10y2 + 20

Solution:

(i) 2x3 + 5x2 – 7

We know that in a polynomial, the degree is the highest power of the variable.

The degree of the polynomial, 2x3 + 5x2 – 7, is 3.

(ii) 5x2 – 3x + 2

The degree of the polynomial, 5x2 – 3x + 2, is 2.

(iii) 2x + x2 – 8

The degree of the polynomial, 2x + x2 – 8, is 2.

(iv) 1/2y7 – 12y6 + 48y5 – 10

The degree of the polynomial, 1/2y7 – 12y6 + 48y5 – 10, is 7.

(v) 3x3 + 1

The degree of the polynomial, 3x3 + 1, is 3

(vi) 5

The degree of the polynomial 5 is 0 (since 5 is a constant number).

(vii) 20x3 + 12x2y2 – 10y2 + 20

The degree of the polynomial, 20x3 + 12x2y2 – 10y2 + 20, is 4.

2. Which of the following expressions are not polynomials?

(i) x2 + 2x-2

(ii) √(ax) + x2 – x3

(iii) 3y3 – √5y + 9

(iv) ax1/2 + ax + 9x2 + 4

(v) 3x-3 + 2x-1 + 4x + 5

Solution:

(i) x2 + 2x-2

The given expression is not a polynomial.

Because a polynomial does not contain any negative powers or fractions.

(ii) √(ax) + x2 – x3

The given expression is not a polynomial.

Because the polynomial has 1/2 as the power of variable x, which is not a non-negative integer.

(iii) 3y3 – √5y + 9

The given expression is a polynomial.

Because the polynomial has positive powers.

(iv) ax1/2 + ax + 9x2 + 4

The given expression is not a polynomial.

Because a polynomial does not contain any negative powers or fractions.

(v) 3x-3 + 2x-1 + 4x + 5

The given expression is not a polynomial.

Because a polynomial does not contain any negative powers or fractions.

3. Write each of the following polynomials in the standard form. Also, write their degree.

(i) x2 + 3 + 6x + 5x4

(ii) a2 + 4 + 5a6

(iii) (x3 – 1) (x3 – 4)

(iv) (y3 – 2) (y3 + 11)

(v) (a3 – 3/8) (a3 + 16/17)

(vi) (a + 3/4) (a + 4/3)

Solution:

(i) x2 + 3 + 6x + 5x4

The standard form of the polynomial is written in either increasing or decreasing order of their powers.

3 + 6x + x2 + 5x4 or 5x4 + x2 + 6x + 3

The degree of the given polynomial is 4.

(ii) a2 + 4 + 5a6

The standard form of the polynomial is written in either increasing or decreasing order of their powers.

4 + a2 + 5a6 or 5a6 + a2 + 4

The degree of the given polynomial is 6.

(iii) (x3 – 1) (x3 – 4)

x6 – 4x3 – x3 + 4

x6 – 5x3 + 4

The standard form of the polynomial is written in either increasing or decreasing order of their powers.

x6 – 5x3 + 4 or 4 – 5x3 + x6

The degree of the given polynomial is 6.

(iv) (y3 – 2) (y3 + 11)

y6 + 11y3 – 2y3 – 22

y6 + 9y3 – 22

The standard form of the polynomial is written in either increasing or decreasing order of their powers.

y6 + 9y3 – 22 or -22 + 9y3 + y6

The degree of the given polynomial is 6.

(v) (a3 – 3/8) (a3 + 16/17)

a6 + 16a3/17 – 3a3/8 – 6/17

a6 + 77/136a3 – 48/136

The standard form of the polynomial is written in either increasing or decreasing order of their powers.

a6 + 77/136a3 – 48/136 or -48/136 + 77/136a3 + a6

The degree of the given polynomial is 6.

(vi) (a + 3/4) (a + 4/3)

a2 + 4a/3 + 3a/4 + 1

a2 + 25a/12 + 1

The standard form of the polynomial is written in either increasing or decreasing order of their powers.

a2 + 25a/12 + 1 or 1 + 25a/12 + a2

The degree of the given polynomial is 2.


EXERCISE 8.2 PAGE NO: 8.4

Divide:

1. 6x3y2z2 by 3x2yz

Solution:

We have,

6x3y2z2 / 3x2yz

By using the formula an / am = an-m

6/3 x3-2 y2-1 z2-1

2xyz

2. 15m2n3 by 5m2n2

Solution:

We have,

15m2n3 / 5m2n2

By using the formula an / am = an-m

15/5 m2-2 n3-2

3n

3. 24a3b3 by -8ab

Solution:

We have,

24a3b3 / -8ab

By using the formula an / am = an-m

24/-8 a3-1 b3-1

-3a2b2

4. -21abc2 by 7abc

Solution:

We have,

-21abc2 / 7abc

By using the formula an / am = an-m

-21/7 a1-1 b1-1 c2-1

-3c

5. 72xyz2 by -9xz

Solution:

We have,

72xyz2 / -9xz

By using the formula an / am = an-m

72/-9 x1-1 y z2-1

-8yz

6. -72a4b5c8 by -9a2b2c3

Solution:

We have,

-72a4b5c8 / -9a2b2c3

By using the formula an / am = an-m

-72/-9 a4-2 b5-2 c8-3

8a2b3c5

Simplify:

7. 16m3y2 / 4m2y

Solution:

We have,

16m3y2 / 4m2y

By using the formula an / am = an-m

16/4 m3-2 y2-1

4my

8. 32m2n3p2 / 4mnp

Solution:

We have,

32m2n3p2 / 4mnp

By using the formula an / am = an-m

32/4 m2-1 n3-1 p2-1

8mn2p


EXERCISE 8.3 PAGE NO: 8.6

Divide:

1. x + 2x2 + 3x4 – x5 by 2x

Solution:

We have,

(x + 2x2 + 3x4 – x5) / 2x

x/2x + 2x2/2x + 3x4/2x – x5/2x

By using the formula an / am = an-m

1/2 x1-1 + x2-1 + 3/2 x4-1 – 1/2 x5-1

1/2 + x + 3/2 x3 – 1/2 x4

2. y4 – 3y3 + 1/2y2 by 3y

Solution:

We have,

(y4 – 3y3 + 1/2y2)/ 3y

y4/3y – 3y3/3y + (½)y2/3y

By using the formula an / am = an-m

1/3 y4-1 – y3-1 + 1/6 y2-1

1/3y3 – y2 + 1/6y

3. -4a3 + 4a2 + a by 2a

Solution:

We have,

(-4a3 + 4a2 + a) / 2a

-4a3/2a + 4a2/2a + a/2a

By using the formula an / am = an-m

-2a3-1 + 2a2-1 + 1/2 a1-1

-2a2 + 2a + ½

4. –x6 + 2x4 + 4x3 + 2x2 by √2x2

Solution:

We have,

(–x6 + 2x4 + 4x3 + 2x2) / √2x2

-x6/√2x2 + 2x4/√2x2 + 4x3/√2x2 + 2x2/√2x2

By using the formula an / am = an-m

-1/√2 x6-2 + 2/√2 x4-2 + 4/√2 x3-2 + 2/√2 x2-2

-1/√2 x4 + √2x2 + 2√2x + √2

5. -4a3 + 4a2 + a by 2a

Solution:

We have,

(-4a3 + 4a2 + a) / 2a

-4a3/2a + 4a2/2a + a/2a

By using the formula an / am = an-m

-2a3-1 + 2a2-1 + 1/2a1-1

-2a2 + 2a + ½

6. √3a4 + 2√3a3 + 3a2 – 6a by 3a

Solution:

We have,

(√3a4 + 2√3a3 + 3a2 – 6a) / 3a

√3a4/3a + 2√3a3/3a + 3a2/3a – 6a/3a

By using the formula an / am = an-m

√3/3 a4-1 + 2√3/3 a3-1 + a2-1 – 2a1-1

1/√3 a3 + 2/√3 a2 + a – 2


EXERCISE 8.4 PAGE NO: 8.11

Divide:

1. 5x3 – 15x2 + 25x by 5x

Solution:

We have,

(5x3 – 15x2 + 25x) / 5x

5x3/5x – 15x2/5x + 25x/5x

By using the formula an / am = an-m

5/5 x3-1 – 15/5 x2-1 + 25/5 x1-1

x2 – 3x + 5

2. 4z3 + 6z2 – z by -1/2z

Solution:

We have,

(4z3 + 6z2 – z) / -1/2z

4z3/(-1/2z) + 6z2/(-1/2z) – z/(-1/2z)

By using the formula an / am = an-m

-8 z3-1 – 12z2-1 + 2 z1-1

-8z2 – 12z + 2

3. 9x2y – 6xy + 12xy2 by -3/2xy

Solution:

We have,

(9x2y – 6xy + 12xy2) / -3/2xy

9x2y/(-3/2xy) – 6xy/(-3/2xy) + 12xy2/(-3/2xy)

By using the formula an / am = an-m

(-9×2)/3 x2-1y1-1 – (-6×2)/3 x1-1y1-1 + (-12×2)/3 x1-1y2-1

-6x + 4 – 8y

4. 3x3y2 + 2x2y + 15xy by 3xy

Solution:

We have,

(3x3y2 + 2x2y + 15xy) / 3xy

3x3y2/3xy + 2x2y/3xy + 15xy/3xy

By using the formula an / am = an-m

3/3 x3-1y2-1 + 2/3 x2-1y1-1 + 15/3 x1-1y1-1

x2y + 2/3x + 5

5. x2 + 7x + 12 by x + 4

Solution:

We have,

(x2 + 7x + 12) / (x + 4)

By using the long division method

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∴ (x2 + 7x + 12) / (x + 4) = x + 3

6. 4y2 + 3y + 1/2 by 2y + 1

Solution:

We have,

4y2 + 3y + 1/2 by (2y + 1)

By using the long division method

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∴ (4y2 + 3y + 1/2) / (2y + 1) = 2y + 1/2

7. 3x3 + 4x2 + 5x + 18 by x + 2

Solution:

We have,

(3x3 + 4x2 + 5x + 18) / (x + 2)

By using the long division method

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∴ (3x3 + 4x2 + 5x + 18) / (x + 2) = 3x2 – 2x + 9

8. 14x2 – 53x + 45 by 7x – 9

Solution:

We have,

(14x2 – 53x + 45) / (7x – 9)

By using the long division method

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∴ (14x2 – 53x + 45) / (7x – 9) = 2x – 5

9. -21 + 71x – 31x2 – 24x3 by 3 – 8x

Solution:

We have,

-21 + 71x – 31x2 – 24x3 by 3 – 8x

(-24x3 – 31x2 + 71x – 21) / (3 – 8x)

By using the long division method

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∴ (-24x3 – 31x2 + 71x – 21) / (3 – 8x) = 3x2 + 5x – 7

10. 3y4 – 3y3 – 4y2 – 4y by y2 – 2y

Solution:

We have,

(3y4 – 3y3 – 4y2 – 4y) / (y2 – 2y)

By using the long division method

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∴ (3y4 – 3y3 – 4y2 – 4y) / (y2 – 2y) = 3y2 + 3y + 2

11. 2y5 + 10y4 + 6y3 + y2 + 5y + 3 by 2y3 + 1

Solution:

We have,

(2y5 + 10y4 + 6y3 + y2 + 5y + 3) / (2y3 + 1)

By using the long division method

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∴ (2y5 + 10y4 + 6y3 + y2 + 5y + 3) / (2y3 + 1) = y2 + 5y + 3

12. x4 – 2x3 + 2x2 + x + 4 by x2 + x + 1

Solution:

We have,

(x4 – 2x3 + 2x2 + x + 4) / (x2 + x + 1)

By using the long division method

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∴ (x4 – 2x3 + 2x2 + x + 4) / (x2 + x + 1) = x2 – 3x + 4

13. m3 – 14m2 + 37m – 26 by m2 – 12m + 13

Solution:

We have,

(m3 – 14m2 + 37m – 26) / (m2 – 12m + 13)

By using the long division method

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∴ (m3 – 14m2 + 37m – 26) / (m2 – 12m + 13) = m – 2

14. x4 + x2 + 1 by x2 + x + 1

Solution:

We have,

(x4 + x2 + 1) / (x2 + x + 1)

By using the long division method

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∴ (x4 + x2 + 1) / (x2 + x + 1) = x2 – x + 1

15. x5 + x4 + x3 + x2 + x + 1 by x3 + 1

Solution:

We have,

(x5 + x4 + x3 + x2 + x + 1) / (x3 + 1)

By using the long division method

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∴ (x5 + x4 + x3 + x2 + x + 1) / (x3 + 1) = x2 + x + 1

Divide each of the following and find the quotient and remainder:

16. 14x3 – 5x2 + 9x – 1 by 2x – 1

Solution:

We have,

(14x3 – 5x2 + 9x – 1) / (2x – 1)

By using the long division method

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∴ Quotient is 7x2 + x + 5 and the Remainder is 4.

17. 6x3 – x2 – 10x – 3 by 2x – 3

Solution:

We have,

(6x3 – x2 – 10x – 3) / (2x – 3)

By using the long division method

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∴ Quotient is 3x2 + 4x + 1 and the Remainder is 0.

18. 6x3 + 11x2 – 39x – 65 by 3x2 + 13x + 13

Solution:

We have,

(6x3 + 11x2 – 39x – 65) / (3x2 + 13x + 13)

By using the long division method

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∴ Quotient is 2x – 5 and the Remainder is 0.

19. 30x4 + 11x3 – 82x2 – 12x + 48 by 3x2 + 2x – 4

Solution:

We have,

(30x4 + 11x3 – 82x2 – 12x + 48) / (3x2 + 2x – 4)

By using the long division method

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∴ Quotient is 10x2 – 3x – 12 and the Remainder is 0.

20. 9x4 – 4x2 + 4 by 3x2 – 4x + 2

Solution:

We have,

(9x4 – 4x2 + 4) / (3x2 – 4x + 2)

By using the long division method

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∴ Quotient is 3x2 + 4x + 2 and the Remainder is 0.

21. Verify division algorithm i.e. Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder, in each of the following. Also, write the quotient and remainder:

Dividend divisor

(i) 14x2 + 13x – 15 7x – 4

(ii) 15z3 – 20z2 + 13z – 12 3z – 6

(iii) 6y5 – 28y3 + 3y2 + 30y – 9 2x2 – 6

(iv) 34x – 22x3 – 12x4 – 10x2 – 75 3x + 7

(v) 15y4 – 16y3 + 9y2 – 10/3y + 6 3y – 2

(vi) 4y3 + 8y + 8y2 + 7 2y2 – y + 1

(vii) 6y4 + 4y4 + 4y3 + 7y2 + 27y + 6 2y3 + 1

Solution:

(i) Dividend divisor

14x2 + 13x – 15 7x – 4

By using the long division method

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Let us verify, Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

14x2 + 13x – 15 = (7x – 4) × (2x + 3) + (-3)

= 14x2 + 21x – 8x -12 -3

= 14x2 + 13x – 15

Hence, verified.

∴ The quotient is 2x + 3 and the Remainder is -3.

(ii) Dividend divisor

15z3 – 20z2 + 13z – 12 3z – 6

By using the long division method

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Let us verify, Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

15z3 – 20z2 + 13z – 12 = (3z – 6) × (5z2 + 10z/3 + 11) + 54

= 15z3 + 10z2 + 33z – 30z2 – 20z + 54

= 15z2 – 20z2 + 13z – 12

Hence, verified.

∴ The quotient is 5z2 + 10z/3 + 11 and the Remainder is 54.

(iii) Dividend divisor

6y5 – 28y3 + 3y2 + 30y – 9 2x2 – 6

By using the long division method

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Let us verify, Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

6y5 – 28y3 + 3y2 + 30y – 9 = (2x2 – 6) × (3y3 – 5y + 3/2) + 0

= 6y5 – 10y3 + 3y2 – 18y3 + 30y – 9

= 6y5 – 28y3 + 3y2 + 30y – 9

Hence, verified.

∴ The quotient is 3y3 – 5y + 3/2 and the Remainder is 0.

(iv) Dividend divisor

34x – 22x3 – 12x4 – 10x2 – 75 3x + 7

-12x4 – 22x3 – 10x2 + 34x – 75

By using the long division method

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Let us verify, Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

-12x4 – 22x3 – 10x2 + 34x – 75 = (3x + 7) × (-4x3 + 2x2 – 8x + 30) – 285

= -12x4 + 6x3 – 24x2 – 28x3 + 14x2 + 90x – 56x + 210 -285

= -12x4 – 22x3 – 10x2 + 34x – 75

Hence, verified.

∴ The quotient is -4x3 + 2x2 – 8x + 30 and the Remainder is -285.

(v) Dividend divisor

15y4 – 16y3 + 9y2 – 10/3y + 6 3y – 2

By using the long division method

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Let us verify, Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

15y4 – 16y3 + 9y2 – 10/3y + 6 = (3y – 2) × (5y3 – 2y2 + 5y/3) + 6

= 15y4 – 6y3 + 5y2 – 10y3 + 4y2 – 10y/3 + 6

= 15y4 – 16y3 + 9y2 – 10/3y + 6

Hence, verified.

∴ The quotient is 5y3 – 2y2 + 5y/3 and the Remainder is 6.

(vi) Dividend divisor

4y3 + 8y + 8y2 + 7 2y2 – y + 1

4y3 + 8y2 + 8y + 7

By using the long division method

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Let us verify, Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

4y3 + 8y2 + 8y + 7 = (2y2 – y + 1) × (2y + 5) + 11y + 2

= 4y3 + 10y2 – 2y2 – 5y + 2y + 5 + 11y + 2

= 4y3 + 8y2 + 8y + 7

Hence, verified.

∴ The quotient is 2y + 5 and the Remainder is 11y + 2.

(vii) Dividend divisor

6y5 + 4y4 + 4y3 + 7y2 + 27y + 6 2y3 + 1

By using the long division method

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Let us verify, Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

6y5 + 4y4 + 4y3 + 7y2 + 27y + 6 = (2y3 + 1) × (3y2 + 2y + 2) + 4y2 + 25y + 4

= 6y5 + 4y4 + 4y3 + 3y2 + 2y + 2 + 4y2 + 25y + 4

= 6y5 + 4y4 + 4y3 + 7y2 + 27y + 6

Hence, verified.

∴ The quotient is 3y2 + 2y + 2 and the Remainder is 4y2 + 25y + 4.

22. Divide 15y4+ 16y3 + 10/3y – 9y2 – 6 by 3y – 2 Write down the coefficients of the terms in the quotient.

Solution:

We have,

(15y4+ 16y3 + 10/3y – 9y2 – 6) / (3y – 2)

By using the long division method

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∴ The quotient is 5y3 + 26y2/3 + 25y/9 + 80/27

So the coefficients of the terms in the quotient are:

Coefficient of y3 = 5

Coefficient of y2 = 26/3

Coefficient of y = 25/9

Constant term = 80/27

23. Using the division of polynomials, state whether
(i) x + 6 is a factor of x2 – x – 42
(ii) 4x – 1 is a factor of 4x2 – 13x – 12
(iii) 2y – 5 is a factor of 4y4 – 10y3 – 10y2 + 30y – 15
(iv) 3y2 + 5 is a factor of 6y5 + 15y4 + 16y3 + 4y2 + 10y – 35
(v) z2 + 3 is a factor of z5 – 9z
(vi) 2x2 – x + 3 is a factor of 6x5 – x4 + 4x3 – 5x2 – x – 15

Solution:

(i) x + 6 is a factor of x2 – x – 42

Firstly let us perform long division method

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Since the remainder is 0, we can say that x + 6 is a factor of x2 – x – 42

(ii) 4x – 1 is a factor of 4x2 – 13x – 12

Firstly let us perform long division method

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Since the remainder is -15, 4x – 1 is not a factor of 4x2 – 13x – 12

(iii) 2y – 5 is a factor of 4y4 – 10y3 – 10y2 + 30y – 15

Firstly let us perform long division method

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Since the remainder is 5y3 – 45y2/2 + 30y – 15, 2y – 5 is not a factor of 4y4 – 10y3 – 10y2 + 30y – 15

(iv) 3y2 + 5 is a factor of 6y5 + 15y4 + 16y3 + 4y2 + 10y – 35 

Firstly let us perform long division method

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Since the remainder is 0, 3y2 + 5 is a factor of 6y5 + 15y4 + 16y3 + 4y2 + 10y – 35 

(v) z2 + 3 is a factor of z5 – 9z

Firstly let us perform long division method

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Since the remainder is 0, z2 + 3 is a factor of z5 – 9z

(vi) 2x2 – x + 3 is a factor of 6x5 – x4 + 4x3 – 5x2 – x – 15

Firstly let us perform long division method

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Since the remainder is 0, 2x2 – x + 3 is a factor of 6x5 – x4 + 4x3 – 5x2 – x – 15

24. Find the value of a, if x + 2 is a factor of 4x4 + 2x3 – 3x2 + 8x + 5a

Solution:

We know that x + 2 is a factor of 4x4 + 2x3 – 3x2 + 8x + 5a

Let us equate x + 2 = 0

x = -2

Now let us substitute x = -2 in the equation 4x4 + 2x3 – 3x2 + 8x + 5a

4(-2)4 + 2(-2)3 – 3(-2)2 + 8(-2) + 5a = 0

64 – 16 – 12 – 16 + 5a = 0

20 + 5a = 0

5a = -20

a = -20/5

= -4

25. What must be added to x4 + 2x3 – 2x2 + x – 1 so that the resulting polynomial is exactly divisible by x2 + 2x -3.

Solution:

Firstly let us perform long division method

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By long division method, we got the remainder as –x + 2,

∴ x – 2 has to be added to x4 + 2x3 – 2x2 + x – 1 so that the resulting polynomial is exactly divisible by x2 + 2x -3.


EXERCISE 8.5 PAGE NO: 8.15

1. Divide the first polynomial by the second polynomial in each of the following. Also, write the quotient and remainder:

(i) 3x2 + 4x + 5, x – 2

(ii) 10x2 – 7x + 8, 5x – 3

(iii) 5y3 – 6y2 + 6y – 1, 5y – 1

(iv) x4 – x3 + 5x, x – 1

(v) y4 + y2, y2 – 2

Solution:

(i) 3x2 + 4x + 5, x – 2

By using the long division method

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∴ the Quotient is 3x + 10 and the Remainder is 25.

(ii) 10x2 – 7x + 8, 5x – 3

By using the long division method

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∴ the Quotient is 2x – 1/5 and the Remainder is 37/5.

(iii) 5y3 – 6y2 + 6y – 1, 5y – 1

By using the long division method

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∴ the Quotient is y2 – y + 1 and the Remainder is 0.

(iv) x4 – x3 + 5x, x – 1

By using the long division method

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∴ the Quotient is x3 + 5 and the Remainder is 5.

(v) y4 + y2, y2 – 2

By using the long division method

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∴ the Quotient is y2 + 3 and the Remainder is 6.

2. Find Whether or not the first polynomial is a factor of the second:

(i) x + 1, 2x2 + 5x + 4

(ii) y – 2, 3y3 + 5y2 + 5y + 2

(iii) 4x2 – 5, 4x4 + 7x2 + 15

(iv) 4 – z, 3z2 – 13z + 4

(v) 2a – 3, 10a2 – 9a – 5

(vi) 4y + 1, 8y2 – 2y + 1

Solution:

(i) x + 1, 2x2 + 5x + 4

Let us perform long division method,

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Since the remainder is 1, the first polynomial is not a factor of the second polynomial.

(ii) y – 2, 3y3 + 5y2 + 5y + 2

Let us perform long division method,

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Since the remainder is 56, the first polynomial is not a factor of the second polynomial.

(iii) 4x2 – 5, 4x4 + 7x2 + 15

Let us perform long division method,

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Since the remainder is 30, the first polynomial is not a factor of the second polynomial.

(iv) 4 – z, 3z2 – 13z + 4

Let us perform long division method,

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Since the remainder is 0, the first polynomial is a factor of the second polynomial.

(v) 2a – 3, 10a2 – 9a – 5

Let us perform long division method,

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Since the remainder is 4, the first polynomial is not a factor of the second polynomial.

(vi) 4y + 1, 8y2 – 2y + 1

Let us perform long division method,

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Since the remainder is 2, the first polynomial is not a factor of the second polynomial.


EXERCISE 8.6 PAGE NO: 8.17

Divide:

1. x2 – 5x + 6 by x – 3

Solution:

We have,

(x2 – 5x + 6) / (x – 3)

Let us perform long division method,

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∴ the Quotient is x – 2

2. ax2 – ay2 by ax+ay

Solution:

We have,

(ax2 – ay2)/ (ax+ay)

(ax2 – ay2)/ (ax+ay) = (x – y) + 0/(ax+ay)

= (x – y)

∴ the answer is (x – y)

3. x4 – y4 by x2 – y2

Solution:

We have,

(x4 – y4)/ (x2 – y2)

(x4 – y4)/ (x2 – y2) = x2 + y2 + 0/(x2 – y2)

= x2 + y2

∴ the answer is (x2 + y2)

4. acx2 + (bc + ad)x + bd by (ax + b)

Solution:

We have,

(acx2 + (bc + ad) x + bd) / (ax + b)

(acx2 + (bc + ad) x + bd) / (ax + b) = cx + d + 0/ (ax + b)

= cx + d

∴ the answer is (cx + d)

5. (a2 + 2ab + b2) – (a2 + 2ac + c2) by 2a + b + c

Solution:

We have,

[(a2 + 2ab + b2) – (a2 + 2ac + c2)] / (2a + b + c) [(a2 + 2ab + b2) – (a2 + 2ac + c2)] / (2a + b + c) = b – c + 0/(2a + b + c)

= b – c

∴ the answer is (b – c)

6. 1/4x2 – 1/2x – 12 by 1/2x – 4

Solution:

We have,

(1/4x2 – 1/2x – 12) / (1/2x – 4)

Let us perform long division method,

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∴ the Quotient is x/2 + 3

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