Qatar University Foundation Program Math and Computer Department Mathematics for Sciences and Engineering - Math 3 (814013)

Mini-Exam 2, Fall 2007

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Exam Regulations: 1. Calculators and Graphing Calculators are not allowed. 2. Partial credit may be awarded. You must show all work in order to qualify for full credit. 3. Dont leave questions answered in pencil in order to have the right of regarding them in case of any grading complaints. 4. The time limit is 50 minutes. 5. Your examination should contain 3 pages in addition to the cover page. Please page check your exam.

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Math 3 - Mini Exam 2 - Fall 2007 Note: All variables in Q1. and Q2.

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Q1. (6 points, 3 points each) Write in simplied form. (b) 3 16x3 y 8 z 4 (a) 3 8 + 18

Q2. (6 points, 3 points each) Rationalize denominators, and write in simplied form. 1 (a) 6 5 (b) 3 2 yx

Q3. (6 points) Perform the indicated operations and simplify. 2 {(x 3)(x2 + 2x 1) x[3 x(x 2)]}

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Q4. (20 points, 5 points each) Factor completely relative to the integers. If a polynomial is prime relative to the integers, say so. (a) 2x2 + 3x + 2 = (c) 2x3 8x =

(b) x7 9x5 + 3x2 27 =

(d) 2(x2 16)2 + 18(x2 16) =

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Q5. (6 points, 2 point each) Indicate which of the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. (a) (x2 + 1) is a prime polynomial relative to the integers. ............

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(xn )2 = xn

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If P is a polynomial with degree 7 and Q a polynomial with degree 3 then the degree of (P + Q) is 10.

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Q6. (6 points, 3 points each) Is the following algebraic expression a polynomial? If Yes, give its degree. (a) x2 12x6 + 14x4 24 (b) x7 9 x 4