2025 SCGS PRELIMS P2 Q5

2025 SCGS PRELIMS P2 Q5

Secondary 4
7 marks
  1. When the expression \(x^3+2kx+2\) is divided by \(x+2\), the remainder is 3 less than the remainder obtained when the expression is divided by \(x-1\). Find the value of \(k\).[3]
  2. Solve the equation \(2x^3-5x^2-3x+10=0\), expressing non-integer roots in exact form.[4]

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Answer:(a) \(k=-1\) (b) \(x=2\) or \(x=\frac{1\pm\sqrt{41}}{4}\)

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