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

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If (x + 2) and (x – 1) are factors of f(x) = 6x4 + mx3 – 13x2 + nx + 14, find the values of m and n. (WASSCE 2006 FM)

A. 9, 12
B. 12, -19
C. 12, 19
D. -19, 12

2. 


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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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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If (x + 1) is a factor of the polynomial x3 + px2 + x + 6 = 0, find the value of p. (WASSCE 2012 FM)

A. – 8    B. – 4    C. 4   D. 8

 

 

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