2026 CVSS P2 Q4

2026 CVSS P2 Q4

Secondary 4
9 marks

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A polynomial is given by \(f(x)=4x^3-2px^2+p(p-4)x-8\), where \(p\) is a constant.

  1. Find the remainder when \(f(x)\) is divided by \(x\).[2]
  2. Given that \(x-p\) is a factor of \(f(x)\), show that \(3p^3-4p^2-8=0\).[2]
  3. Find the value(s) of \(p\).[5]

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Answer:(a) \(-8\). (b) Shown. (c) \(p=2\).

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