The polynomial $$\(\mathrm{p}(x)\)$$ is defined by $$\[ \mathrm{p}(x)=a x^{3}-11 x^{2}-19 x-a, \]$$ where $$\(a\)$$ is a constant. It is given that $$\((x-3)\)$$ is a factor of $$\(\mathrm{p}(x)\)$$. When $$\(a\)$$ has this value, factorise $$\(\mathrm{p}(x)\)$$ completely. ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................

Mathematics
IGCSE&ALevel
CAIE
Exam No:9709_s21_qp_21 Year:2021 Question No:7(b)

Answer:

Divide by \(x-3\) at least as far as the \(x\) term
Obtain \(6 x^{2}+7 x+2\)
Conclude \((x-3)(3 x+2)(2 x+1)\)

Knowledge points:

2.1.2 divide a polynomial, of degree not exceeding 4, by a linear or quadratic polynomial, and identify the quotient and remainder (which may be zero)

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