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Question 31

f(x)=x3+2x2+px+qf(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 + px + qf(x)=x3+2x2+px+q

Given that f(5)=0f(5) = 0f(5)=0 and f(−2)=−14f(-2) = -14f(−2)=−14

a.

Find the values of p p\,p and qqq

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b.

Factorise f(x)f(x)f(x) completely.

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Algebraic Methods Questions

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

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.

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