YEAR 10 PROGRESSIVE MATHEMATICS

2023 POLYNOMIALS – COMMON ASSESSMENT TASK 1 (A)

NAME: __________________________ STUDENT CODE:____________

TEACHER: KNN SFI LES ZHN

WIN MOS DUT VAZ

Show all working to gain full marks for all short answer questions.
CAS, scientific calculators or a bound reference are not permitted.

Mr Macleod has been very busy overseeing the construction of our new
STEAM centre. Many architects and engineers have been involved in the
process. They have had to change their designs and plans as we progressed
through the different stages. The use of Polynomials is very important in the
construction and architectural industry as they provide rules that we can
apply when we do not know exact values. This assists us in being able to
change plans if the need arises. Before you can apply your knowledge of
polynomials, we would like to you practice some of your basic skills.

Part 1: Technology Free / 30 = %

Writing time: 35 minutes
Question 1
Name the following Polynomial 𝑃(𝑥) = (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 1) and state the value of 𝑥-intercepts

Polynomial Name:______________________________

Value of 𝑥 - intercepts:__________________________________________________

(2 marks)
Question 2
𝑥3
If 𝑃(𝑥) = + 2𝑥 2 − 9, find
3

(a) 𝑃(3) (b) 𝑃(−2)

(2 + 2 = 4 marks)

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Question 3
Expand and simplify the following polynomial expressions
(a) 𝑃(𝑥) = (𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 1)2

(b) 𝑄(𝑥) = (𝑥 − 2)2 (𝑥 + 3)

(2 + 3 = 5 marks)

Question 4
(a) Find the remainder when 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 + 12 is divided by the following divisors.
(b) For each divisor, identify if they are a factor of the polynomial.

(a) (i) 𝑥 − 4 (a) (ii) 𝑥 + 2

(b) (i) (b) (ii)

(2 + 2 = 4 marks)

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Question 5
Given that 𝑃(1) = 0 and 𝑃(−1) = 2, find the value of 𝒂 and 𝒃 for 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝒂𝑥 2 − 𝒃𝑥 + 2

(3 marks)
Question 6
Solve these cubic equations, stating all solutions for 𝑥
(a) (4𝑥 − 1)(5𝑥 − 2)(7𝑥 + 2) = 0

(b) −3𝑥 3 − 15𝑥 2 − 18𝑥 = 0

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(12 + 22 = 4 marks)

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Question 7
Consider the cubic polynomial 𝑆(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 − 12
(a) Use long division and factorize, giving your answer in the following format:
𝑆(𝑥) = (𝑥 + 1)𝑄(𝑥)

Factorize 𝑆(𝑥) = (𝑥 + 1)𝑄(𝑥) into its linear factors

(3+1=4 marks)

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Question 8
Sketch the graphs of the following polynomials labelling all intercept coordinates.
(a) 𝑦 = −𝑥 3 − 2

(b) 𝑦 = 𝑥(3 − 𝑥)(𝑥 + 2)

(2 + 2 = 4 marks)

End of Tech Free Task

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 YEAR 10 PROGRESSIVE MATHEMATICS
2023 POLYNOMIALS – COMMON ASSESSMENT TASK 1 (A)

NAME: __________________________ STUDENT CODE:____________

TEACHER: KNN SFI LES ZHN

WIN MOS DUT VAZ

Show all working out to gain full marks for all extended response questions.
The use of CAS, scientific calculators and a bound reference are permitted.

Part 2: Technology Active / 30 %

Writing time: 35 minutes

Multiple Choice (10 x 1= 10 Marks)

Write the correct response in the boxes below.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Question 1
The expression that is a polynomial is
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A. 5𝑥 −2 − 1 B. −𝑥 3 C. √𝑥 + 2 D. 3𝑥 5 + 𝑥 + 𝑥 E. −𝑥 3

Question 2
All cubic polynomials of degree three must cut the x-axis at least

A.  times B.Once C.Twice D.Thrice E.4 times or more

Question 3
(𝑥 2 − 2)(𝑥 + 2𝑥 2 + 7) can be expanded and simplified into

A. 𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 14 B. 4𝑥 4 − 14 C. 2𝑥 4 + 𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 14

D. 4𝑥 4 + 𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 E. 3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 14

Question 4
The remainder when 𝑃(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 1 is divided by 𝑥 + 2 is

A.0 B. C. -30 D. 44 E. -27

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Question 5
The polynomial 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 − 6 has a factor of (𝑥 + 3). The value of 𝑎 is

A. −39 B. −5 C. −15 D. 15 E. 5

Question 6
Which of the following is not a solution of 𝑥 4 − 5𝑥 2 + 4 = 0

A.0 B.2 C. 1 D.-1 E. -2

Question 7
Consider the graph given below. The rule of the graph can be given by

A. (𝑥 − 4)(𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2)

B. (𝑥 + 4)(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2)

C. (𝑥 − 4)(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2)

D. (𝑥 + 4)(𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2)

E. (𝑥 + 4)(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2)

Question 8
Consider the graph given below. The rule of the graph can be given by

A. 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2)

B. 𝑦 = (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2)

C. 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2)2

D. 𝑦 = (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2)2

E. 𝑦 = (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 2)2

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Question 9
If the graph of the equation 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 is transformed by
❖ dilating it by a factor of 5 from the 𝑥-axis
❖ translating the graph 3 units to the left
❖ translating the graph 5 units down
The rule of the new graph can be

A. 𝑦 = 5(𝑥 + 3)3 − 5
B. 𝑦 = 5(𝑥 − 3)3 − 5
C. 𝑦 = 5(𝑥 + 3)3 + 5
D. 𝑦 = 5(5𝑥 − 3)3 − 5
E. 𝑦 = 5(5𝑥 − 3)3

Question 10
The zeros of the polynomial 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑘(𝑙𝑥 + 𝑎)(𝑚𝑥 − 𝑏)(𝑛𝑥 − 𝑐)are

𝑎 𝑏 𝑐 𝑎 𝑏 𝑐 𝑎 𝑏 𝑐 𝑎 𝑏 𝑐 𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
A.− 𝑙 , 𝑚 , 𝑛 B. − 𝑙 , 𝑚 , − 𝑛 C. − 𝑙 , − 𝑚 , − 𝑛 D. − 𝑙 , − 𝑚 , 𝑛 E. 𝑙 , 𝑚 , 𝑛

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Applications - Extended Response (20 Marks)

Show all working out to gain full marks for all extended response questions.
Units are to be included with all relevant questions.
The use of CAS, scientific calculators and a bound reference are permitted.

Mr Macleod has been very busy overseeing the construction of our new
STEAM centre. Many architects and engineers have been involved in the
process. They have had to change their designs and plans as we progressed
through the different stages. The use of Polynomials is very important in the
construction and architectural industry as they provide rules that we can apply
when we do not know exact values. This assists us in being able to change
plans if the need arises.

Question 1 (13 marks)

The current garden outside the STEAM centre has one side with a length of (2𝑥 − 7) and width of (𝑥 − 3)
(a) Draw a diagram of this garden labelling the dimensions

(1 mark)
(b) State the expression of the perimeter of the garden, 𝑃(𝑥), in expanded form

(3 marks)

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(c) The area 𝐴(𝑥) of the garden bed is modelled by the rule 𝐴(𝑥) = (2𝑥 − 7)(𝑥 − 3). If the area of
the garden is 91𝑚2 , find the dimensions of the garden.

(3 marks)

(d) Mr Macleod has decided to add flower beds and a rose bush to the original garden as shown in the
diagram below. Show that the new polynomial rule, 𝑄(𝑥), for the area of this extended garden in
terms of 𝑥, is 𝑄(𝑥) = (3𝑥 − 7)(2𝑥 − 3)

𝑥 𝑙
Flower Bed

𝑤 Original Garden

𝑥 Rose Flower Bed

Bush

(1 mark)

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(e) The extended garden will be filled with mulch at a depth of 𝑥 metres. The volume of the mulch
needed is represented by the rule 𝑉(𝑥) = 𝑥(3𝑥 − 7)(2𝑥 − 3).
Sketch the graph of 𝑉(𝑥) including co-ordinates of any axial intercepts. Make sure your graph
meets the constraints of question.

(3 marks)
(f) Find the maximum volume of mulch possible to fill the extended garden bed, correct to 2 decimal
places

(1 mark)
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 (g) Find the depth of the mulch at maximum volume, correct to 2 decimal places

(1 mark)

Question 2 (7 marks)
Mr Macleod decides that he would like a fountain with a circular base in the centre of the original garden
(a) Find the polynomial rule for the shaded area of the fountain base in exact value

(2 marks)

(b) If the total area of the base is 154𝑚2 , find the value of 𝑟, to the nearest m

(2 marks)

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(c) Hence, find the measurement of the fountain base shaded area, round off to the nearest m

(3 marks)
END OF TASK

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