CSEC Mathematics · January 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 2(b)(ii)
The question asks to factorize algebraic expressions completely.
Factorize completely a^2 - 1
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- 2(a)(i)Solve the inequality: 3 - 2x < 7[2 marks]
- 2(a)(ii)If x is a whole number, determine the SMALLEST value that satisfies the inequality in (a) (i) above.[1 mark]
- 2(b)(i)Factorize completely x^2 - xy[1 mark]
- 2(b)(iii)Factorize completely 2p - 2q - p^2 + pq[2 marks]
- 2(c)(i)Write an expression, in terms of k, for the amount of money collected from the sale of sponge cakes for the day.[1 mark]
- 2(c)(ii)Write an expression, in terms of k, for the TOTAL amount of money collected.[2 marks]
- 2(c)(iii)Determine the value of k.[2 marks]
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