Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 5 | Reference code | 18M.1.AHL.TZ1.H_1 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 1 (without calculator) | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
Command term | Find | Question number | H_1 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Let f(x) = x4 + px3 + qx + 5 where p, q are constants.
The remainder when f(x) is divided by (x + 1) is 7, and the remainder when f(x) is divided by (x − 2) is 1. Find the value of p and the value of q.
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
attempt to substitute x = −1 or x = 2 or to divide polynomials (M1)
1 − p − q + 5 = 7, 16 + 8p + 2q + 5 = 1 or equivalent A1A1
attempt to solve their two equations M1
p = −3, q = 2 A1
[5 marks]
Examiners report
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