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Question 12

It is given that f(x)=x3−3x2−10x+24f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 - 10x + 24f(x)=x3−3x2−10x+24

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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.

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

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c.

Hence solve the equation f(3y)=0f\left(3^y\right) = 0f(3y)=0, giving your answers to 3 significant figures where appropriate.

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1.1 Proof Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /1.1 Proof

132 exam-style questions on OCR (MEI) A Level Maths 1.1 Proof, covering 1.1.1 Structure of mathematical proof, 1.1.2 Disproof by counter example, 1.1.3 Proof by contradiction (A-level only), and 1.1 Proof. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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