I0001

A. Perform long division on the following polynomials. Rewrite the dividend in terms of their
quotient, divisor and remainder. (2 points for the solution, 1 pt. for the answer)
1.

2x 4 + x 3 1
x 2 + 3x 4

2.

2 x 3 + 3x 2 + x + 1
x2 + x + 2

B. Solve for the distinct roots of the following polynomials using synthetic division. Show your
solution. (2 points for the solution, 1 pt. for the answer)
1. g(x) = 2x3 + 3x2 2x 3
2. w(x) = x3 3x 2
C. State the following theorems. (2 pts. each)
1. Rational Zeros Theorem
2. Factor Theorem
3. Remainder Theorem
D. Determine the nature of the roots of the following. Write if the polynomial has two distinct
roots, one root of multiplicity 2 or no roots. (1 pt. each)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

x2 3x + 3
9a2 + 24a + 16
z2 + z + 1
3j2 5j 10
2p2 + 4p + 1
2d2 d + 1
144x2 156x + 169

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*Property of STI
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