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Grade 12 · Algebra
Polynomials: Remainder & Factor Theorem (Grade 12)
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Answer all questions. Show all your working — marks are awarded for method as well as the final answer.

  1. 1
    Determine the remainder when f(x) = x³ − 4x² + x + 6 is divided by (x − 1).
    (2)
  2. 2
    Show that (x − 2) is a factor of f(x) = x³ − 4x² + x + 6.
    (2)
  3. 3
    Factorise f(x) = x³ − 4x² + x + 6 completely.
    (2)
  4. 4
    Solve for x: x³ − 4x² + x + 6 = 0
    (2)
  5. 5
    Determine the remainder when f(x) = 2x³ + x − 3 is divided by (x + 1).
    (2)
  6. 6
    If (x − 3) is a factor of f(x), what is f(3)?
    (2)
  7. 7
    Which values should you test first when factorising a cubic with constant term 12?
    (2)
  8. 8
    Solve for x: x³ − 7x + 6 = 0
    (2)
TOTAL: 16 marks
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