2026 CCHY P1 Q8

2026 CCHY P1 Q8

Secondary 4
7 marks

The polynomial \(f(x)\) is such that \(f(x)=ax^3+bx^2+cx-4\), where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers. Also, \(f'(0)=5\). It is given that \(f(x)\) has a factor of \(x-1\) and a remainder of 18 when divided by \(x+2\).

  1. Find the values of \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\).[5]
  2. Hence factorise \(f(x)\) completely.[2]

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Answer:(a) \(a=-3,b=2,c=5\). (b) \((-3x-4)(x-1)^2\).

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