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Question 1

f(x)=2x3−5x2−4x+12f(x) = 2x^3 - 5x^2 - 4x + 12f(x)=2x3−5x2−4x+12

a.

Use the factor theorem to show that (x−2)(x - 2)(x−2) is a factor of f(x)f(x)f(x).

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b.

Hence, show that f(x)=0f(x) = 0f(x)=0 only has two distinct real roots

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c.

Sketch the graph of y=f(x)y = f(x)y=f(x)

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d.

Deduce, giving a reason for your answer, the number of real roots of the equation:

2x3−5x2−4x+10=0 2x^3 - 5x^2 - 4x + 10 = 0 2x3−5x2−4x+10=0
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e.

Given that k k\,k is a constant and the curve with equation y=f(x+k)y = f(x + k)y=f(x+k) passes through the origin, find the two possible values of kkk

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Algebraic Methods Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /Algebraic Methods

40 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.

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