2. Functions

Roots Of Polynomials — Quiz

Test your understanding of roots of polynomials with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What is a root of a polynomial?

Question 2

How many distinct roots does $p(x)=(x-4)(x+1)$ have?

Question 3

If $p(5)=0$, what must be true?

Question 4

In $f(x)=(x+2)^3(x-1)$, what is the multiplicity of the root $x=-2$?

Question 5

What is the maximum number of distinct real roots a polynomial of degree $3$ can have?