Chapter 2 · Class 9 CBSE · Formula Sheet

Polynomials Formulas — Class 9 CBSE

Understand degree, zeroes of polynomials, remainder theorem, and factor theorem.

Key Formulas

Degree of Polynomial

\text{Highest power of the variable}

Remainder Theorem

p(x) \div (x - a) \text{ gives remainder } p(a)

Factor Theorem

\text{If } p(a) = 0, \text{ then } (x - a) \text{ is a factor of } p(x)

Identity 5

(a + b + c)^2 = a^2 + b^2 + c^2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca

Identity 6

(a + b)^3 = a^3 + b^3 + 3a^2b + 3ab^2

Identity 7

(a - b)^3 = a^3 - b^3 - 3a^2b + 3ab^2

Sum of Cubes

a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)

Difference of Cubes

a^3 - b^3 = (a - b)(a^2 + ab + b^2)

Identity 8

a^3 + b^3 + c^3 - 3abc = (a + b + c)(a^2 + b^2 + c^2 - ab - bc - ca)

Special Case

\text{If } a + b + c = 0, \text{ then } a^3 + b^3 + c^3 = 3abc

Worked Examples

1Using: Linear Equation

Solve 3x + 5 = 20.

Step 1: 3x = 20 - 5 = 15.

Step 2: x = 15 / 3 = 5.

Answer: x = 5

2Using: Algebraic Identity

Expand (a + 3)^2.

Step 1: Using (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2

Step 2: = a^2 + 6a + 9.

Answer: a^2 + 6a + 9

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