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Practice Quiz: Solve Polynomial Equations

Boost skills with multiply polynomials and equation tips

Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 8
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Expand the expression (x + 2)(x + 3).
x^2 + 6x + 7
x^2 + 6x + 5
x^2 + 4x + 6
x^2 + 5x + 6
Apply the FOIL method: multiply the first terms, outer terms, inner terms, and last terms. This gives x*x = x^2, x*3 = 3x, 2*x = 2x, and 2*3 = 6. Combining like terms results in x^2 + 5x + 6.
What is the degree of the polynomial 3x^3 + 2x^2 - x + 7?
3
7
4
2
The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable present. In 3x^3 + 2x^2 - x + 7, the highest exponent is 3. Therefore, the degree is 3.
Multiply the monomials: 5x^2 and 3x^3.
8x^5
15x^5
15x^6
8x^6
When multiplying monomials, multiply the coefficients and add the exponents of like bases. Here, 5 multiplied by 3 gives 15 and x^2 multiplied by x^3 gives x^(2+3) or x^5. Hence, the product is 15x^5.
Expand the expression (2x - 3)(x + 4).
2x^2 + 5x - 12
2x^2 + 7x - 7
2x^2 + 7x - 12
2x^2 + 5x - 7
Use the distributive property (FOIL) to multiply the binomials: 2x*x gives 2x^2, 2x*4 gives 8x, -3*x gives -3x, and -3*4 gives -12. Combining 8x and -3x results in 5x. Thus, the expanded form is 2x^2 + 5x - 12.
Expand the expression (x - 1)(x - 1).
x^2 + 1
x^2 - 1
x^2 + 2x + 1
x^2 - 2x + 1
The expression (x - 1)(x - 1) is equivalent to (x - 1)^2. Expanding a squared binomial gives x^2 - 2x + 1. This is the correct simplified form.
Expand the expression (x + 2)(x^2 - x + 4).
x^3 + x^2 + 2x + 8
x^3 + 2x^2 + 2x + 8
x^3 + x^2 - 2x + 8
x^3 - x^2 + 2x + 8
Multiply x by each term in (x^2 - x + 4) to get x^3 - x^2 + 4x, and 2 by each term to get 2x^2 - 2x + 8. Combining like terms yields x^3 + ( - x^2 + 2x^2) + (4x - 2x) + 8, which simplifies to x^3 + x^2 + 2x + 8.
Solve the quadratic equation x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0.
x = 1 and x = 6
x = -2 and x = -3
x = 2 and x = 3
x = -1 and x = -6
The equation factors neatly into (x - 2)(x - 3) = 0. Setting each factor equal to zero gives x = 2 and x = 3. These are the solutions of the quadratic equation.
Simplify the expression 3*(2x^2 - 4x + 5).
6x^2 - 12x + 15
6x^2 + 12x + 15
6x^2 - 4x + 15
5x^2 - 12x + 15
Distribute the constant 3 to each term inside the parentheses: 3*2x^2 gives 6x^2, 3*(-4x) yields -12x, and 3*5 produces 15. The expanded expression is 6x^2 - 12x + 15.
Solve the quadratic equation 2x^2 + 3x - 5 = 0.
x = -1 and x = -5/2
x = 1 and x = -5/2
x = 1/2 and x = -5
x = -1 and x = 5/2
Using the quadratic formula, the discriminant is calculated as 3^2 - 4(2)(-5) = 9 + 40 = 49. This gives solutions x = (-3 + 7)/4 = 1 and x = (-3 - 7)/4 = -5/2. Thus, the correct answers are x = 1 and x = -5/2.
Factor the quadratic expression 2x^2 + 7x + 3.
(2x - 1)(x + 3)
(2x + 1)(x + 3)
(2x + 3)(x + 1)
(x + 1)(x + 3)
Search for two binomials that multiply to give 2x^2 + 7x + 3. Testing factors reveals that (2x + 1)(x + 3) expands correctly to 2x^2 + 7x + 3. Therefore, this is the proper factorization.
Expand the expression (3x - 2)(2x + 5).
6x^2 - 11x - 10
6x^2 + 11x - 10
5x^2 + 11x - 10
6x^2 + 11x + 10
Multiply the terms using FOIL: 3x*2x gives 6x^2, 3x*5 gives 15x, -2*2x gives -4x, and -2*5 results in -10. Combining the middle terms, 15x - 4x equals 11x, so the final expression is 6x^2 + 11x - 10.
Solve the quadratic equation x^2 + 4x - 5 = 0.
x = -5 and x = 1
x = 5 and x = -1
x = -4 and x = 5
x = 4 and x = -5
The quadratic factors into (x + 5)(x - 1) = 0. Setting each factor equal to zero gives the solutions x = -5 and x = 1. These are the correct roots of the equation.
Multiply f(x) = x^2 - 3x + 2 and g(x) = x + 4.
x^3 + x^2 - 10x + 8
x^3 - x^2 + 10x + 8
x^3 + x^2 + 10x + 8
x^3 - x^2 - 10x + 8
Distribute each term of f(x) to every term in g(x): multiply x^2, -3x, and 2 by both x and 4. Combining like terms results in the cubic polynomial x^3 + x^2 - 10x + 8. This is the simplified product of the two functions.
Given that (x - 2) is a factor, solve the polynomial equation x^3 - 4x^2 + x + 6 = 0.
x = 1, 2, and 3
x = -3, -1, and 2
x = -1, 1, and 2
x = -1, 2, and 3
Since (x - 2) is a factor, divide the cubic polynomial by (x - 2) to obtain a quadratic factor. The resulting quadratic factors as (x - 3)(x + 1). Setting each factor to zero provides the solutions x = 2, x = 3, and x = -1.
Factor the quadratic expression 4x^2 - 12x + 9.
(4x - 3)^2
(2x + 3)^2
(2x - 3)(2x + 3)
(2x - 3)^2
The expression 4x^2 - 12x + 9 is recognized as a perfect square trinomial. It factors into (2x - 3)^2 because (2x - 3)(2x - 3) expands back to the original expression. This is the complete factorization.
Expand and simplify the product (2x^2 - 3x + 4)(x^2 + x - 2).
2x^4 - x^3 - 3x^2 + 10x - 8
2x^4 - x^3 - 3x^2 - 10x - 8
2x^4 - x^3 + 3x^2 + 10x - 8
2x^4 + x^3 - 3x^2 + 10x - 8
Multiply each term from the first polynomial by every term in the second: 2x^2*x^2 gives 2x^4, 2x^2*x gives 2x^3, and 2x^2*(-2) gives -4x^2. Continuing with -3x and 4, and combining like terms results in 2x^4 - x^3 - 3x^2 + 10x - 8.
Solve the quartic equation x^4 - 5x^2 + 4 = 0.
x = -1 and 1 only
x = -2, -1, 1, and 2
x = -2, 1, and 2
x = 1 and 2 only
Let y = x^2, which turns the equation into y^2 - 5y + 4 = 0. Factoring yields (y - 1)(y - 4) = 0, so y = 1 or y = 4. Re-substitute to find x: from x^2 = 1 you get x = ±1, and from x^2 = 4 you get x = ±2.
Using synthetic division, divide (2x^3 + 3x^2 - 5x + 6) by (x - 1) and find the quotient and remainder.
Quotient: 2x^2 + 3x - 5, Remainder: 6
Quotient: 2x^2 + 3x, Remainder: 6
Quotient: 2x^2 + 5x, Remainder: 6
Quotient: 2x^2 + 5x + 6, Remainder: 0
Using synthetic division with the value 1 (from the factor x - 1), bring down the first coefficient 2. Proceeding through the synthetic division steps yields quotient coefficients 2, 5, and a remainder of 6. Thus, the division results in 2x^2 + 5x with a remainder of 6.
Completely factor the polynomial P(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 - 5x + 6, given that (x - 3) is a factor.
(x - 3)(x + 2)(x + 1)
(x - 3)(x + 2)(x - 1)
(x + 3)(x + 2)(x - 1)
(x - 3)(x - 2)(x + 1)
Since (x - 3) is a known factor, divide the polynomial by (x - 3) to obtain the quadratic factor. The resulting quadratic, x^2 + x - 2, further factors into (x + 2)(x - 1). Therefore, the complete factorization is (x - 3)(x + 2)(x - 1).
Solve the equation (x^2 - 4)^2 = 9(x - 2)^2.
x = -5 and 1 only
x = -1, 1, and 2
x = -5, 1, and 2
x = -5, 2, and 3
Rewrite the left side as ((x - 2)(x + 2))^2 which is (x - 2)^2(x + 2)^2. Cancelling the common term (x - 2)^2 (while checking the case x = 2 separately) leads to (x + 2)^2 = 9. Taking square roots gives x + 2 = ±3, resulting in x = 1 or x = -5, and including the case x = 2, the solutions are x = -5, 1, and 2.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze the structure of polynomial expressions to identify like terms.
  2. Apply the distributive property to multiply polynomials effectively.
  3. Evaluate how coefficients and exponents interact during multiplication.
  4. Solve polynomial equations using appropriate factoring methods.
  5. Verify solutions of polynomial equations through substitution techniques.

Quiz: Solve Polynomial Equations & Multiply Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the Distributive Property - Use this powerhouse rule to multiply each term in one polynomial by every term in another, making sure you cover all combinations without missing a beat. Think of it like pairing up dance partners - every term deserves a partner! OpenStax: Multiply Polynomials
  2. Apply the FOIL Method - FOIL (First, Outer, Inner, Last) is your go-to when juggling two binomials. By breaking the problem into four simple steps, you can keep your multiplication organized and avoid sign slip‑ups. OpenStax: FOIL Method
  3. Use the Box Method - Also known as the area model, the Box Method gives you a visual grid to sort out each term's product. It's like creating a mini spreadsheet for your math - easy to follow and a lifesaver for combining like terms. GeeksforGeeks: Multiplying Polynomials
  4. Remember the Exponent Rule - When you multiply like bases, just add the exponents (for example, x² × x³ = x❵). This rule helps you bypass tedious repeated multiplication and zoom straight to the answer. BYJU'S: Multiplying Polynomials
  5. Distribute Monomials - Multiplying a monomial by a polynomial is simply distributing the monomial to each term in the polynomial, then combining like terms. It's like sprinkling toppings evenly across a pizza - don't miss a slice! OpenStax: Multiply Polynomials
  6. Tackle Binomial by Binomial - For two-binomial multiplication, make sure you multiply each term in the first binomial by each in the second, then combine like terms. Stick to your order and watch those terms stack up neatly. BYJU'S: Binomial Multiplication
  7. Be Cautious with Signs - Multiplying two negatives gives a positive, while a positive and a negative give a negative. A quick sign check after each product can save you from silly mistakes. GeeksforGeeks: Multiplying Polynomials
  8. Handle Different Variables - When variables differ, multiply coefficients and write the variables together (e.g., 3x² × 4y = 12x²y). This builds your skill in managing multi‑letter expressions. BYJU'S: Multivariable Polynomials
  9. Know Your Degrees - The degree of the product is simply the sum of the degrees of the multiplicands. This helps you predict how "big" your answer will be before you even start. BYJU'S: Polynomial Degree
  10. Practice, Practice, Practice - Confidence comes from repetition! Work through a variety of problems - different sizes, variable combos, and methods - to build speed and accuracy. Mathcation: Practice Problems
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