The Rational Root Theorem and Polynomial Equations
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Part I ā Fundamentals š§
Choose the best answer. These questions test your understanding of rational roots, factors, and polynomial equations.
1. Before applying the Rational Root Theorem, the polynomial equation should be:
2. Which expression correctly describes the possible rational roots?
3. Which statement about the Rational Root Theorem is true?
4. In the Rational Root Theorem, the fraction p/q should be written:
5. If ā5 is a root of a polynomial equation, which binomial is a factor?
6. If 2/3 is a root, which factor corresponds to it?
7. In 4xĀ³ ā xĀ² + 6x ā 9 = 0, which numbers are possible values of p?
8. In 6xā“ + 5xĀ² ā 10 = 0, possible values of q are:
9. A cubic polynomial equation can have at most how many real roots?
10. After finding one rational root of a higher-degree polynomial, what is usually the next helpful step?
Part II ā Solving Questions āļø
Solve each polynomial equation. These are multiple choice, but they require careful testing and factoring.
11. Solve xĀ³ ā 6xĀ² + 11x ā 6 = 0.
12. Solve 2xĀ³ ā 5xĀ² ā 4x + 3 = 0.
13. Solve xĀ³ + 3xĀ² ā 4x ā 12 = 0.
14. Solve xā“ ā 10xĀ² + 9 = 0.
15. Solve 3xĀ³ + 5xĀ² ā 4x ā 4 = 0.
16. Find k if x ā 2 is a factor of f(x) = xĀ³ + kxĀ² ā 5x ā 6.
17. Find k if the remainder is ā5 when f(x) = 2xĀ³ + kxĀ² ā 3x + 4 is divided by x + 1.
18. Solve xĀ³ ā 7x ā 6 = 0.
19. Solve 2xā“ ā 3xĀ³ ā 8xĀ² + 12x = 0.
20. Solve 4xĀ³ ā 4xĀ² ā 11x + 6 = 0.
Part III ā Dropdown Challenge šÆ
Each question has a dropdown with the 10 choices. Select carefully and trust your work! šš
Answer Choices:
A. ā6
B. ā4
C. ā2
D. ā1
E. 0
F. 1
G. 2
H. 4
I. {ā3, 1, 2}
J. {ā2, 1/3, 3}
A. ā6
B. ā4
C. ā2
D. ā1
E. 0
F. 1
G. 2
H. 4
I. {ā3, 1, 2}
J. {ā2, 1/3, 3}
21. Find k if x ā 1 is a factor of xĀ³ + kxĀ² + 4x + 1.
22. The polynomial xĀ³ + 5xĀ² + 2x ā 8 = 0 has roots 1, ā2, and one more rational root. What is the missing root?
23. Find the negative rational root of xĀ³ ā 4x = 0.
24. Find the repeated rational root of xĀ³ + xĀ² ā x ā 1 = 0.
25. Find the smallest nonnegative rational root of xā“ ā 4xĀ² = 0.
26. Find k if x + 2 is a factor of xĀ³ + 3xĀ² + kx ā 2.
27. Find one positive rational root of xĀ³ ā 5xĀ² + 2x + 8 = 0.
28. Find the missing root of xĀ³ ā 3xĀ² ā 6x + 8 = 0 if two roots are ā2 and 1.
29. Solve xĀ³ ā 7x + 6 = 0.
30. Solve 3xĀ³ ā 4xĀ² ā 11x + 6 = 0.