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Question 5

f(x)=x3+6x2+px+qf(x)=x^3+6x^2+px+qf(x)=x3+6x2+px+q

Given that f(4)=0f(4)=0f(4)=0 and f(−5)=36f(-5)=36f(−5)=36.

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
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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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