Date | November 2017 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 17N.1.AHL.TZ0.H_3 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 1 (without calculator) | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
Command term | Hence or otherwise | Question number | H_3 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Consider the polynomial .
Given that has a factor , find the value of .
[3]
a.
Hence or otherwise, factorize as a product of linear factors.
[3]
b.
Markscheme
(M1)
A1
A1
[3 marks]
a.
equate coefficients of : (M1)
(A1)
A1
Note: Allow part (b) marks if any of this work is seen in part (a).
Note: Allow equivalent methods (eg, synthetic division) for the M marks in each part.
[3 marks]
b.
Examiners report
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a.
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b.