f(x)=9x3+6x2−32x+kf(x) = 9x^3 + 6x^2 - 32x + kf(x)=9x3+6x2−32x+k
Given that (x−2)(x - 2)(x−2) is a factor of f(x)f(x)f(x), use the factor theorem to find the value of kkk.
Hence, show that f(x)f(x)f(x) can be written in the form f(x)=(x−2)(ax+b)2f(x) = (x - 2)(ax + b)^2f(x)=(x−2)(ax+b)2, where a a\,a and b b\,b are integers to be found.
257 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Algebraic Methods, covering 7.1 Algebraic Fractions, 7.2 Dividing Polynomials, 7.3 The Factor Theorem, 7.4 Mathematical Proof, and 7.5 Methods of Proof. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.