Factorisation of Polynomials
Factorisation of Polynomials: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Factor Theorem, Factor Theorem as Particular Case of Remainder Theorem, Factorisation of Polynomials, Factorisation of Quadratic Polynomials by Method of Splitting the Middle Term, etc.
Important Questions on Factorisation of Polynomials
If ,then find the factors of .

If is a factor of , then . Yes No.

For what value of is the polynomial exactly divisible by ?

If is a factor of , then find the value of .


is a factor of . Which of the following is true?

If is a factor of the polynomial , then the value of is:

Consider the polynomial$ \text{P}\left(x\right)={x}^{4}+{x}^{3}-4{x}^{2}-2\text{x}+4$.
Two of its factors are $ \left(x-\sqrt{2}\right)$ and $ \left(x+\sqrt{2}\right)$
What are the other two factors of $ \text{P}\left(x\right)$?

$ \text{P}\left(x\right)=(x-1)(x-2)(x-3)$
Which of the following is/are factor(s) of the polynomial, $ \text{P}\left(x\right)$?
(i) $ (x-1)$
(ii) $ (x+1)$
(iii) $ ({x}^{2}-3x+2)$
(iv) $ ({x}^{2}-5x+6)$
(v) $ ({x}^{2}-1)$

Which of the following statements is true about the polynomial, $ \text{P}\left(x\right)$ according to factor theorem?

Two factors of a polynomial are and
The third factor of is _____.

Which of the following is a factor of the polynomial $ \text{P}\left(x\right)=(-x-2)(x+3)$?

For the polynomial P(x), P (-2) = 0 and P (1) = 0.
Which of the following is definitely a factor of P(x)?

Shown below are some of values of polynomial P(x):
P(-2) = -2, P(0) = 0, P(1) = 1
Which of the following is definitely a factor of P(x)?

If divides the polynomial without remainder, then find the value of .
