An algebraic expression is an expression in one or more variables having different
umber of terms. Depending on the number of terms it may be monomials, binomials,
trinomials or polynomials. Like in the case of real numbers we can also use different
mathematical operations on algebraic expression. Previously we have learnt to add
and subtract the algebraic expression. In this chapter we will learn, how to multiply
or divide the algebraic expression. We will also learn how to find the linear factors
of the algebraic expression as in the case of real numbers and how to forma linear
equation in one variable and to find its solution,
Multiplication of Algebraic Expressions
When two algebraic expressions are multiplied, the result obtained is called the
product. The expressions being multiplied are called factors or multiplicands. While
multiplying algebraic expressions first multiply numerical coefficients, then list all
the variables that occur in the terms being multiplied and add the exponents of like
variables.
> Example:
Find the product of (2x? - 5x + 4) and (x? + 7x - 8).
(A) 2x*- 9x3 — 47x? + 68x + 32 (B) 2x* + 9x3 - 47x? + 68x - 32
(C) 2x*~ 9x3 -— 47x? + 68x - 32 (D) 2x*- 9x3 — 47x? - 68x - 32
{E) None of these
Answer (B)
Explanation: (2x? - 5x + 4) (x? + 7x - 8)
= 2x°(x? + 7x — 8) —5x(x? + 7x = 8) + A(x? + 2x — 8)
= 2x! + 14x? — 16x? ~ 5x? — 35x? + 4Ox + 4x2 + 28x - 32
= 2x! + 9x? — 47x + 6Bx — 32Ss
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Division of Algebraic Expressions
The process for division of algebraic expressions is similar to the multiplicatio,
Process, the only difference is that in division process we have to divide the numericy
coefficients and subtract the exponents instead of adding. The following Points
should be remembered while dividing algebraic expressions.
®> If there are numerical coefficients in the expressions to be divided, just divide
the numerical coefficient and then divide the variables by using the laws of
exponents.
> To divide the variables just subtract the exponents of like variables.
D> Example:
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(A) 3xy (B) 3x (C) 3xy2 (D) 3x2
(E) None of these
Answer (C)
The simplest form of
Explanation: Su. (S)oe-4 (v4) = 3x8
Factorisation
Factorisation of an algebraic expression is the process of writing
expression as a product of two or more linear factors. Each multip|
expression is called factors of the algebraic expression. Thus the
the given algebraic expression into the product of two ormore
factorisation.
of spliting
ctors is called
Factor Theorem
According to the factor theorem if f(x) is polynomial which is completely divisible by
another polynomial g(x) = x —a,, then x —a is called the factor of the polynomial f(x)
and f(a) = 0 for all values of a.
Methods of Factorisation
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Different algebraic expressions can be factorised by different methods. Monomials
can be easily written into their linear factors. Binomials can be factorised by usingPTER 3 ALGEBRA |
" jdentities which you have learnt in previous classes. The quadratic equation can be
fed by spliting the middle term and cubic equation can be factorised by first |
it by linear factors and then reducing it to the quadratic form and then
the middle term. The other methods of factorisation are by grouping the
s having the common coefficients or having some common variables.
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Greatest Common Divisor
Greatest common divisor or simply written as GCD of a polynomial is the largest
mo omial which is a factor of each term of the given polynomial. The common factors
of the given expression or polynomial are the GCD and the quotient thus obtained.
> Example:
y+ 4y+3
(A) (y+ 1) (¥+2) (8) (y+) (y+3)
(c) (y+2)(y +3) (0) (y+3)(y+4)
{E) None of these
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Explanation: y? + 4y+3=y'+3y+y+3
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Linear Equations in One Variable
A statement which states that two algebraic expressions are equal is called 3,
equation and an equation involving any one variable is called a linear equation in
one variable. The expression on the left of the sign of equality is called LHS and the
expression on the right is called RHS. The value of the variable which satisfies the
Biven equation is called solution of the linear equation. We can find the solution of
the linear equation either by hit and trial method or by solving the given equation
for the required variables.
Properties of an Equation
Following are some Properties of an equation:
® If same quantity is added to both sides tl
®> If same quantity is subtracted from bot!
are also equal.
® Ifboth sides of an equation are multiplied
fhe sums on both sides remains equal
th sides of an equation, the differences
by the same quantity, then the products
are equal,
> Dividing both sides of an equation by the same quantity does not alter the sit
of equality.
> Changing LHS into RHS or vice-versa des not alter the sign of equality
Transposition
We know that every equation has two sides LHS and RHS connected with the sign
equality. Sometimes both sides of the equat
contain both constants and variable
In such type of cases we transpose rarsposin cide ofthe equality and const
to another side. So the process of transposing an
‘and variables in an equatio®
is known as transposition. i f
The method of transposition involves the following steps:
Step 1: Identify the variables and constants in the eq
Step 2: Transpose the variables on LHS and constants on 0
Step 3: Simplify the equation to get the solution of the equation.
p> Example:
3x-2_2n+3_2_
Solve for x: “G—-—g—-=g-*
(a) 0HAPTER 3 _
(c) 2 (D) -2
(E) None of these
Answer (C)
. 3x-2 2x+3_2
Explanation: We hi ——-S = =S-
pl fe have, 7 a ae
Multiplying both sides of the equation by 12, we get
=> 9x-6-8x-12=8-12x>
-18=8-12x
=>X+12x=8+ 18> 13x=26 >x=2
Practice Exercise
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= 21 ze
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10. Solve: Tg S am+1
(A) m=2 (8) m=-2 (Cena 1D) 3
(E) None of these
11. Which among the following is a factor of 6m* + 15m‘ + 16m? + 4m? 4 10m
—35u
(A) 3m2+4 (B) 2m?+5
(C) 2m?+5m?+2m-6 (D) 3m?+5
(E) None of these
12. If 15a* - 16a? + 9a? — Za +6 is divided by 3a — 2 then quotient and
remainder are respectively
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(A) Sa*— 2a? + 5a and5 (B) 5a?— 2a?+ 38 and5
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(E) None of these
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13. What must be subtracted from 34a - 22a3- 12a‘ — 10a?
resulting polynomial is exactly divisible by —4a? + 2a? — 8a + 30?
(A) 215 (B) -215 (C) 285 (D) -285 ~
(E) None of these
14. Find the product of (p + q +r) [(p—q)? + (q-r)? + (r — p)?).
(A) P+@er (B) p?+q?+—3pqr
(C) 2(p?+q? +r?— 3pqr) (D) p*+q? +? +2 (pq+ qr+ rp)
(E) None of these
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= Xp + xq + + = 16 i
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which one among the following statements is correct?
(A) An equation is not true for all the values of the variables used in it..
(8) An identity is true for only some certain values of the variable,
(C) Polynomial is an algebraic expression containing one or more terms with
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and (2 ~ 28) then what will be the volume of the rectangular box?
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greatest number.
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Runs scored by Rahul in a match ‘are 38 more than the balls faced by Virat
‘The number of balls faced by Rahul is 8 less than the runs scored by virat.
tf together they have scored 144 runs and the balls faced by Rahul are 18
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