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3 marksRemainder Theorem

CSEC Additional Mathematics · 2014 · Paper 2 · Question 1(b)

When the expression 2x³ + ax² – 5x – 2 is divided by 2x – 1, the remainder is -3.5.

Determine the value of the constant a.

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  1. 1(a)(i)Show that f is NOT one-to-one.[1 mark]
  2. 1(a)(ii)a)Find fg(x), and clearly state its domain.[2 marks]
  3. 1(a)(ii)b)Determine the inverse, g⁻¹, of g and sketch on the same pair of axes, the graphs of g and g⁻¹.[3 marks]
  4. 1(c)find the values of x and y (the dimensions of the kitchen).[5 marks]

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